«I think, honestly, it turned out a little slower than we intended for it to, just in terms of the overall speed of songs.» – Graff, Gary (11. september 2006). ««R.E.M. Bringing Back The Rock On New Album»». Billboard.com. Henta 18. desember 2008.
«'Document' is both confident and defiant; if R.E.M. is about to move from cult-band status to mass popularity, the album decrees that the band will get there on its own terms.» – Pareles, Jon (13. september 1987). ««R.E.M. conjures dark times on 'Document'»». The New York Times. Henta 18. desember 2008.
«[Reveal is] a spiritual renewal rooted in a musical one. [It has got a] ceaselessly astonishing beauty.» – Sheffield, Rob (1. mai 2001). ««R.E.M.: Reveal»». RollingStone.com. Henta 18. desember 2008.
«[The album] sounds like it's taking off from the last couple of records into unchartered R.E.M. territory. Kind of primitive and howling.» – Devenish, Colin (6. september 2002). ««R.E.M. Get Primitive»». RollingStone.com. Henta 18. desember 2008.
«[Accelerate is] one of the best records R.E.M. have ever made.» – Fricke, David (3. april 2008). ««Accelerate review»». RollingStone.com. Henta 18. desember 2008.
