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:

• Michael Stipe– lead vocals
• Peter Buck– guitar, banjo, harmonica
• Mike Mills– bass guitar, piano, backing vocals
• Bill Berry– drums, backing vocals
• David Bitelli – tenor and baritone saxophone
• Peter Thomas– tenor saxophone
• Jim Dvorak – trumpet
• Camilla Brunt – violin
• Philippa Ibbotson– violin
• David Newby– cello
• Berry Clempson – engineer
• Tony Harris – engineer
• K. Johnston – art, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, except where noted.

1. Feeling Gravitys Pull
2. Maps and Legends
3. Driver 8
4. Life and How to Live It
5. Old Man Kensey – Jerry Ayers, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe
6. Cant Get There from Here
7. Green Grow the Rushes
8. Kohoutek
9. Auctioneer (Another Engine)
10. Good Advices
11. Wendell Gee