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R.E.M.: Shadows And Murmurs

Jim Sullivan, Record, July 1983

BOSTON — Talk about rock 'n' roll bands — their public images and their music — and certain adjectives jump up and wave their hands in the air. Say the Clash and pretty quickly you get to "political." Mention the Cramps and "voodoo rockabilly" comes tagging along.

Total word count of piece: 1988

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