Which R.E.M. album contains the song 'Man on the Moon'?

R.E.M.'s song “Man on the Moon” appears on the album Automatic for the People. Released in 1992, the album was the band's eighth studio album and followed the major international success of Out of Time.

“Man on the Moon” is the album's tenth track and became its second single, released in November 1992. The song combines a country-rock feel with lyrics about comedian Andy Kaufman, whose eccentric performances and uncertain public persona fascinated singer Michael Stipe.

The title also plays on moon-landing conspiracy theories, but the song is primarily a tribute to Kaufman. Its music grew from an instrumental idea developed by drummer Bill Berry and guitarist Peter Buck, while all four members received songwriting credit.

Readers sometimes confuse the song with “Everybody Hurts,” another famous track from the same album. Automatic for the People is known for its reflective mood, orchestral arrangements, and songs that helped establish R.E.M. as one of the leading alternative-rock bands of the early 1990s.