This band’s singer repeats the line “you don’t owe me anything” on a song about closeted actor Montgomery Clift. 2025 budget cuts inspired this band to re-release their lead single, which repeats “Callin’ on in transit.” A song by this band references theories about faked deaths by asking a comedian “are you goofing on Elvis?” This band took the motto of Weaver D’s diner in Athens, Georgia for the title of their album Automatic for the People. This band pauses to shout “Leonard Bernstein” on a rapid fire verse that also name-drops “Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs.” A somber song by this band opens with the lyric “when your day is long.” On this band’s biggest hit, Michael Stipe sings “that’s me in the corner.” For 10 points, name this alternative band who recorded “Everybody Hurts” and “Losing My Religion.” ■END■
ANSWER: R.E.M.
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