In Athens, Georgia, the home of R.E.M., there’s a diner called Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods with a sign that reads: “Automatic for the People.” R.E.M. named their eighth studio album after this phrase, which owner Dexter Weavers says to customers instead of “you’re welcome.” R.E.M.’s new album began before their previous recording was finished. […]
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