9 - 9 ('Nine to Nine') is, appropriately, track number nine on Murmur, the debut album by R.E.M. released June 1983. https://youtu.be/8ikzjDslNSE Before we get into the musicological, here are some facts about the song. It was written at some point in 1981 and started to appear in live sets mid-way through the year. It... Continue Reading →