‘Independents’ Day: the 20 greatest indie albums of all time

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No. 1 Murmur by R.E.M. (1983)


The debut from the legendary foursome from Athens, GA laid the foundation for the contemporary indie rock scene. Strangely innovative yet rooted in classic sounds, this album set the stage for the college rock movement of the 1980s and the later alt-rock crossover of the 90s.


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