On August 24, 1982, R.E.M. released their debut EP, "Chronic Town." Even today, it's difficult to categorize the five-song release: Bookended by the ringing, yearning "Wolves, Lower" and the rhythm-heavy "Stumble," the EP turned underground rock on its head, adding equal parts delicacy and tenacity to the music.
"Chronic Town" ... turned underground rock on its head, adding equal parts delicacy and tenacity to the music.
