Monster

R.E.M.

Alternative rock veterans R.E.M. switch to a louder, harder rock sound for the band's ninth album Monster. The album debuts at No. 1 U.S. and No. 1 U.K. and goes 4X Platinum in the U.S. Lead single "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?" hits No. 21 U.S., No. 1 U.S. Alternative and No. 9 U.K.