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I am much more into Smiths.

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While I enjoy some Smiths/Morrissey, R.E.M. has always been a favorite of mine.  Their 80s output through Document was just incredible.
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Although i'm American, i prefer the Smiths. I don't find either of these to be my favorite jangle pop though. I love Australia's Hoodoo Guru's more than both. Especially the debut "Stoneage Romeos."
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REM. I'd rather stick a rusted fork in my eye than listen to The Smiths.
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Used to like R.E.M. more than the Smiths...
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I always find The Smiths compelling but go hot and cold with R.E.M. I go for long periods without wanting to hear them and that never happens with Morrisey and Marr.

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It's pretty tight but I'll vote for The Smiths. I lost interest in REM after Automatic for the People, but up until then they were consistently excellent. Although the Smiths made less albums, I don't think they put a foot wrong.

..and for no reason here's one of my fave REM songs..

REM - You are the everything..

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REM.  I like a bit of The Smiths here and there, but those 1st 5 REM albums changed my world Wink
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Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

REM. I'd rather stick a rusted fork in my eye than listen to The Smiths.

Other than a song or two, I don't know The Smiths but I'd rather stick a rusted fork in my eye than listen to anything by REM.  
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REM - not even close!
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R.E.M. is quite enjoyable but I've been more times on the mood for some Smiths. Additionally, REM don't manage to hook me on as much as The Smiths still do these days....quite a few of their songs feature a romantic spirit - also nostalgic at times - that really makes them very unique when it comes to a post-punk band. Very few bands featured such a delightfully tender, sentimental and sweet melodies that are for me The Smiths' trademark.......

My very favourites: 
"Reel Around The Fountain"
"Paint A Vulgar Picture"
"Girlfriend In A Coma"
"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"
"That Joke Isn't Fun Anymore"
"Girl Afraid"

And Morrissey's solo career also has some gems, "Everyday Is Like Sunday" maybe my favourite.
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Originally posted by Jeffro Jeffro wrote:

Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

REM. I'd rather stick a rusted fork in my eye than listen to The Smiths.

Other than a song or two, I don't know The Smiths but I'd rather stick a rusted fork in my eye than listen to anything by REM.  

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I have already voted in this poll.
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Both, thanks.
I like each a lot for different reasons. I never would have thought to compare them, or to see them as somehow "competing" for my affection.
Actually, I have that outlook toward much of art: there are many things which I essentially like equally well. I like to mix it up.
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BTW, I think REM's "Find the River" is a very beautiful song.
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