Tag: The Replacements

The Replacements, Let It Be, 1984 on Twin/Tone

Third full length album for The Replacements, following Hootenanny. Recorded at Blackberry Way after using a warehouse in Brooklyn Center for that record. Produced by Steve Fjelstad, Peter…

The Replacements, Hootenanny, 1983 on Twin/Tone

Sophomore album from Minneapolis favorite sons The Replacements. A wonderfully messy record that’s sort of all over the place (rockabilly, blues, country and punk) but still works. The…

The Replacements, Tim, 1985 on Sire

This was The Replacements’ fourth studio LP and their first on major label Sire as opposed to Twin/Tone. It was also the last with Bob Stinson. It’s one…

The Replacements, “Stink”, 1982 on Twin/Tone

This EP aka The Replacements – Stink (“Kids Don’t Follow” Plus Seven) came out in 1982, following the release of Sorry Ma. I always thought it was their…

The Replacements, Don’t Tell a Soul, 1989 on Sire / Reprise

This was the Replacements first album with Slim Dunlop replacing Bob Stinson on guitar. It was recorded in LA, produced by Matt Wallace and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge,…

The Replacements; Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash; 1981 on Twin/Tone

This was the debut album of Minneapolis’ own The Replacements, in all its ragged glory. Somehow – likely because of how I acquired them – I’d always thought…

Cat Power, Covers, 2022 on Domino

Chan Marshall’s third album of covers. Like the previous two, it includes a re-recording of one of her own – the song “Hate” covered here as “Unhate.” Favorites…

Various Artists, Newbury Comics 30th Anniversary, 2008 on Rhino.

Promotional record originally handed out at Newbury Comics on Record Store Day in 2008. I found a copy at Vinyl Destination in Lowell, MA. Not sure what the…

The Replacements, Unsuitable for Airplay: The Lost KFAI Concert, 2022 on Twin/Tone.

Recorded live at the 7th St Entry on January 23rd, 1981 and released on vinyl as part of Record Store Day in April of 2022, this was also…

Various Artists, Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music From Vintage Disney Films), 1988 on A&M.

Various Artists, Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music From Vintage Disney Films), 1988 on A&M. Loved this when it came out in 1988, and I think it’s even…

The Replacements, Pleased To Meet Me, 1987 on Sire.

The Replacements, Pleased To Meet Me, 1987 on Sire. This copy is a Rhino 2020 reissue on translucent blue vinyl. Recorded in between the departure of Bob Stinson…

Slim Dunlap, The Old Me / Times Like This, 2015 on New West / Twin Tone.

Bob “Slim” Dunlap replaced Bob Stinson as lead guitarist in The Replacements in 1987 – his 1993 (The Old New Me) and 1996 (Times Like This) albums released…