Released in 2008, Accelerate was intended as a departure from R.E.M.s previous album, Around the Sun, and was lauded for the aggressive, purposeful sound of the songs. The album was described by Rolling Stone as one of the best records R.E.M. has ever made. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. The LP contains fan favorite Supernatural Superserious. This edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl with a printed insert. Released in 2008, Accelerate was intended as a departure from R.E.M.s previous album, Around the Sun, and was lauded for the aggressive, purposeful sound of the songs. The album was described by Rolling Stone as one of the best records R.E.M. has ever made. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. The LP contains fan favorite Supernatural Superserious. This edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl with a printed insert. Released in 2008, Accelerate was intended as a departure from R.E.M.s previous album, Around the Sun, and was lauded for the aggressive, purposeful sound of the songs. The album was described by Rolling Stone as one of the best records R.E.M. has ever made. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 18 weeks. The LP contains fan favorite Supernatural Superserious. This edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl with a printed insert.