5 Things to Know About Scott Litt’s Role on R.E.M.’s Automatic for the People

Scott Litt co-produced the album with the band R.E.M. He worked alongside the group to shape the record’s sound.

Clif Norrell handled the engineering for the album. Norrell’s work captured the band’s performances in the studio.

Litt had a long history with R.E.M., producing several of their albums. He worked on Out of Time, Monster, and New Adventures in Hi-Fi, among others.

Automatic for the People was a departure from R.E.M.’s earlier, more guitar-driven sound. Litt helped the band explore a softer, more orchestral style.

The album was recorded at several studios, including Bearsville Studios in New York. Litt and the band spent months refining the tracks to achieve their desired mood.