Reveal [Limited] by R.E.M.

Pros: An album-long mood lets the listener relax and truly take in the lyrics.

Cons: Not the rock n' roll, gritty sound that REM has played in the past.

The Bottom Line: This album shows that REM doesn't have to stick to guitar riffs and electronic accents to bring a point across. Deep lyrics and a calming mood prove just as powerful.

Review: REM is most well known for songs that are now long in the past. Their last few albums have been described by many as a long downward slope from the heavier rock days that gained them popularity. However, a quieter band does not mean that they're any less ...