On June 10, 1985, “I.R.S” label released “Fables of the Reconstruction”, the third R.E.M. studio album. It was recorded February – March 1985, and was produced by Joe Boyd.
Personnel:
- Bill Berry– drums, backing vocals
- Peter Buck– guitar, banjo, harmonica
- Mike Mills– bass guitar, backing vocals, piano
- Michael Stipe– lead vocals
- David Bitelli – tenor and baritone saxophone
- Camilla Brunt – violin
- Jim Dvorak – trumpet
- David Newby– cello
- Peter Thomas– tenor saxophone
- Philippa Ibbotson– violin
- Berry Clempson – engineering
- Tony Harris – engineering
- K. Johnston – photography and art
Track listing:
All tracks by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, except where noted.
- Feeling Gravitys Pull
- Maps and Legends
- Driver 8
- Life and How to Live It
- Old Man Kensey – Jerry Ayers, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe
- Cant Get There from Here
- Green Grow the Rushes
- Kohoutek
- Auctioneer (Another Engine)
- Good Advices
- Wendell Gee