Topic summary
Around the Sun
- "Leaving New York"
Released: September 27, 2004 - "Aftermath"
Released: November 29, 2004 - "Electron Blue"
Released: February 28, 2005 - "Wanderlust"
Released: July 11, 2005
Around the Sun is the thirteenth studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on October 5, 2004 on Warner Bros. Records. The album was supported by several singles and a world tour. It was commercially successful but received mixed reception and is often considered the weakest in the band's catalogue.