{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63613a3a0759420012e3e0a8/63b89319e7aeff0011e4b3ce?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Murmur - R.E.M.: Episode 79","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63613a3a0759420012e3e0a8/1702062327535-e1274c488f46d66437948db2b3f24caf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Take a walk West Of The Fields this week as we listen to<strong> R.E.M.'s</strong> debut album <strong>Murmur!</strong> Widely considered one of the first acts in alt rock, learn how the Athens, Georgia band got their start on a $2 budget, overcame producer hardship on the original Catapult, and quickly rose to prominence beyond their wildest expectations thanks to hits like Radio Free Europe! We'll talk about Michael Stipe's unique lyric-writing style, packed with gibberish vowel sounds and loaded to the brim with references and mythology. We'll also examine his near-death experiences, learn who covered a traveler with yogurt, and discover why R.E.M. won't be there for us. Clap clap clap clap! </p><p><br></p><p>Keep Spinning at <a href=\"https://www.spinitpod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.SpinItPod.com!</a></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>","author_name":"James & Connor"}