. . . "Josh Joplin Group was an American Georgia-based folk rock band led by singer-songwriter Josh Joplin. Joplin brought the group its trademark combination of introspective lyrics, catchy melodies, and lead vocals that, to many, sound identical to those of R.E.M."@en . "1996Z"^^ . . "2003Z"^^ . . . . "group_or_band" . . . "Josh Joplin Group"@en . .