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Fables of the Reconstruction
Fables of the Reconstruction, also known as Reconstruction of the Fables, is the third studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on I.R.S. Records in 1985. The Joe Boyd-produced album was the first recorded by the group outside the United States. It is a concept album with Southern Gothic themes and characters.
History.
Despite the growing audience and critical acclaim experienced by the band after its first two albums, "Murmur" and "Reckoning", R.E.M. decided to make
the U.S. to write and prepare to record their third album.
However, as soon as they were home, R.E.M. invited True West to join them for the 17-date western U.S. and Canada portion of the Athens combo's 1985 "Fables Of The Reconstruction" tour. Playing venues such as Seattle's Paramount Theatre, L.A.'s Greek Theatre and Irvine Meadows put True West in front of the largest audiences of their career.
History Breakup.
Two years of constant touring and several disappointing close brushes with a major label recording contract