R.E.M. Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Losing My ReligionR.E.M.1rank/position

R.E.M. – Losing My Religion (Official HD Music Video)

R.E.M., the legendary rock band that has had a global impact.

They formed in 1980 and disbanded in 2011, yet their popularity remains strong, and they continue to be widely respected by fans in the alternative rock scene today.

Among their works, the one I especially recommend for summer is Losing My Religion.

It’s alternative rock with a slightly dark, acoustic arrangement, and its deeply atmospheric melody makes it a perfect track to listen to on a late summer night.

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Everybody HurtsR.E.M.2rank/position

R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts (Official HD Music Video)

“Everyone gets hurt, and at times is tormented by loneliness.” This is a gem of a ballad by the American rock band R.E.M.

that gently stays close to such universal suffering.

Its solemn tone, infused with gospel and soul influences, and the all-embracing vocals softly loosen the knots in the listener’s heart.

When life feels on the brink of despair, its message—that you are not alone—sounds exactly like the words you would offer a friend who’s feeling down, evoking a profound form of friendship.

Featured on the 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People and released as a single in April 1993, the song’s powerful message even led to its adoption in a campaign by a UK suicide prevention organization.

It’s a track that shares tears with you on nights of unbearable loneliness and gives you the strength to step into tomorrow when a friend is hurting.

NightswimmingR.E.M.3rank/position

R.E.M. – Nightswimming (Official Music Video) [British Version]

Included on the 1992 release Automatic for the People.

With its simple piano accompaniment, a touch of orchestration, and above all Michael Stipe’s poignant vocals, this song evokes the end of summer and the beginning of autumn for the listener.

Imitation Of LifeR.E.M.4rank/position

R.E.M. – Imitation Of Life (Official Music Video)

This is a song by the American rock band R.E.M., who were selected as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone.

It is included on their 2001 album Reveal.

Its refreshing sound and encouraging lyrics can bring you to tears when you listen to it when you’re feeling worn out.

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I’ll Take The RainR.E.M.5rank/position

R.E.M. – I’ll Take The Rain (Official Music Video)

This song’s lyrics are beautifully crafted.

The slow tempo and clear, gentle vocals feel soothing.

It may be rain, but it seems to be a kind, gentle kind of rain.

The lyrics sing about how to relate to a loved one.

Rather than taking the obvious route, it feels like there’s a strong will that deliberately chooses the rain and accepts it with grace.

There isn’t only one way of thinking.

Clinging to a single idea isn’t good.

I feel it carries a message that there are many different ways of thinking.