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Automatic For The People
1992 5:20
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Everybody Hurts

"Everybody Hurts" is a song by American rock band R.E.M., released as a single in April 1993 from their eighth studio album, Automatic for the People (1992). The song is a slow, emotionally driven ballad built around clean, arpeggiated guitar work, making it an accessible yet expressive piece for electric guitarists to learn. Its straightforward chord progressions and restrained playing style offer a solid lesson in dynamics and feel over technical complexity.

  • The song was produced by R.E.M. alongside Scott Litt, a frequent collaborator on their 1990s records.
  • "Everybody Hurts" reached number 18 on the Cash Box Top 100 and entered the top 10 in the UK and several other countries.
  • The music video, directed by Jake Scott and filmed in San Antonio, Texas, won an award for Best Clip of the Year.
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Fender Telecaster

Peter Buck uses the Telecaster for grittier, more articulate tones on R.E.M. tracks, trading the Rickenbacker's chime for a sharper midrange attack. Its bright single-coils cut through the mix with definition when he needs more presence than jangle.

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Buck deploys the Twin Reverb for pristine, spacious cleans that complement his arpeggiated parts with natural reverb bloom. The amp's headroom lets him maintain clarity even when stacking multiple layers of jangly guitars without breakup.

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Vox AC30

The AC30 is Peter Buck's primary amp, delivering the signature chimey sparkle and harmonic richness that defines R.E.M.'s jangle sound. Its natural compression and Top Boost channel paired with his Rickenbacker 360 creates the band's iconic clean, shimmering tone.

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