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Peter Buck's criticism of Around the Sun reflected the band's struggle post-Bill Berry, with lifeless tracks overshadowing some quality material, though gems still exist.

"It was here in 1980, that R.E.M. played their first show. The church building is long gone, torn down to make way for condos, but the brick and stone steeple remains, a monument to where it all started."

In 'Slacker,' the absurdity of its narrative reflects the concept that spontaneity and contingency govern life, particularly in the artistic marginality of the 90s.