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Not everyone can carry the weight of the world

"Talk About the Passion" was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from the band's debut album Murmur in 1983. It was released in Europe only, on 12" vinyl. This song failed to follow up on the success of "Radio Free Europe" released earlier in the year, as it did not chart. "Talk About the Passion" is a "hunger song", although the only direct reference in the song is to "empty mouths". Michael Stipe has stated, "Talk About the Passion" was a song about hunger but the lyrics weren't clear enough. The… read more
"Talk About the Passion" was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from the band's debut album Murmur in 1983. It was release… read more
"Talk About the Passion" was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from the band's debut album Murmur in 1983. It was released in Europe only, on 12" vinyl. … read more

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R.E.M. was an American band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe. One of the first alternative rock bands, R.E.M. was noted for Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style, Stipe's distinctive vocal quality and obscure lyrics, Mills's melodic basslines and backing vocals, and Berry's tight, economical style of drumming. R.E.M. released there first single—"Radio Free Europe"—in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. … read more
R.E.M. was an American band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Mich… read more
R.E.M. was an American band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe. One of the first alternative rock b… read more

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