The Athens Demos is the name of two compilations of demos recorded by R.E.M. and included as bonus discs with re-releases of their albums: Fables of the Reconstruction (originally released in 1985, re-released in 2010) Lifes Rich Pageant (originally released in 1986, re-released in 2011) 2010 albums 2011 albums Demo albums R.E.M. albums I.R.S. Records albums