Studio Album · No. 9

Monster Songwriting Credits by R.E.M.

1994 Warner Bros. 12 tracks 49:15

Produced by Scott Litt, R.E.M.  ·  Engineered by Mark Howard, Pat McCarthy, Stephen Marcussen

Warner Bros. Alternative RockGlam Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether R.E.M. carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by R.E.M. 0 tracksoutside writers
R.E.M.'s roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1994
Released
Data Insight

Twelve tracks, the same shared credit, and the album that sent the band back on the road after six years away.

Monster came out on Warner Bros. in September 1994, a loud guitar record made to be played on tour.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
What's the Frequency, Kenneth? #21
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
2
Crush with Eyeliner
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
3
King of Comedy
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
4
I Don't Sleep, I Dream
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
5
Star 69
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
6
Strange Currencies #47
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
7
Tongue
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
8
Bang and Blame #19
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
9
I Took Your Name
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
10
Let Me In
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
11
Circus Envy
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
12
You
Bill BerryPeter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe William Thomas BerryPeter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Scott LittR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors

BB
Bill Berry
Writer
On this album12 written
JM
John Michael Stipe
Writer
On this album12 written
ME
Michael Edward Mills
Writer
On this album12 written
MS
Michael Stipe
Writer
On this album12 written
MM
Mike Mills
Writer
On this album12 written
PB
Peter Buck
Writer
On this album12 written
PL
Peter Lawrence Buck
Writer
On this album12 written
WT
William Thomas Berry
Writer
On this album12 written
R
R.E.M.
Producer · Performer
On this album12 produced
SL
Scott Litt
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Monster

Who wrote Monster?
Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, credited together on all twelve tracks.
How high did the singles chart?
"Bang and Blame" reached number 19 on the Hot 100, "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" number 21 and "Strange Currencies" number 47.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Mark Howard and Pat McCarthy, with Stephen Marcussen mastering.
Who produced it?
Scott Litt with the band.
What happened on the tour?
Three of the four members had medical emergencies during it, and the run was marred by them.
How long is the album?
49:15 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Monster Wikipedia: R.E.M. discography Wikipedia: R.E.M. Wikipedia: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? Cover Art Archive: Monster by R.E.M.