What American rock band that formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 had its albums produced by Mitch Easter from 1981 through 1984?
Mitch Easter:  Frequently associated with the jangle pop style of guitar music, Easter is known as producer of R.E.M.'s early albums from 1981 through 1984, and as frontman of the 1980s band Let's Active. R.E.M.: R.E.M. was an American rock band that formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by lead singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry.
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