Lifes Rich Pageant is the fourth studio album by R.E.M., released in 1986. It marked a shift towards a more accessible and polished sound, produced by Don Gehman, known for working with John Mellencamp.
The album includes politically conscious songs like 'Cuyahoga' and 'Fall on Me', addressing environmental and social issues. It was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard 200.
The song 'Superman' is a cover of The Clique, and became a popular single. The album was remastered in 2011 with bonus material.