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 Many unfair criticisms for this album, in my opinion exaggerated, as, despite sounding different from other albums, the songs are still in R.E.M.’s style.

 In conclusion, we can say that this 'MONSTER' is a rock, glam rock album and not grunge as mistakenly defined by many music critics.

This detailed review reevaluates R.E.M.'s Monster, highlighting its glam rock style distinct from grunge. The reviewer connects each track to earlier R.E.M. work and honors dedications to late friends. Despite mixed critiques, the album stands as a powerful, underappreciated record deserving a 4.5-star rating. Dive into R.E.M.'s Monster and discover the glam rock masterpiece they've often been misunderstood for!