The Replacements • Page 2

I got into the band because I read Trouble Boys on a whim and I think they're awesome. I've been loving the Don't Tell a Soul alternate mix and the Pleased to Meet Me box set

 

Been working on a favourite songs of the 80s playlist and so far allowing 5tracks per artist. Think a lot of this band's most popular songs are also their best (although could make a case for many deeper cuts).
So far I have
1. Unsatisfied
2. Swinging Party
3. Here Comes a Regular
4. Bastards of Young
5. Can't Hardly Wait

Outside looking in are Alex Chilton (never been the biggest fan but it's catchy), Left of the Dial (Tim's terrible production ruins this one for me a bit), Skyway (sits behind the other ballads in the top 5 for now), I Will Dare (just not Replacements-y with its REM guitars), Answering Machine (passionate but very dated).

Which others should be strongly considered in your opinion?

 

That top 5 is pretty phenomenal. I'd make an argument for Androgynous, Sixteen Blue and I really do love I'll Be You.

 

yeah that's my top 5 too, though I might switch up the order

 

Had to revisit this one this AM.

 

nah it's great

five other songs:
1. Can't Hardly Wait (Tim Version)
2. Favorite Thing
3. Color Me Impressed
4. Kiss Me On the Bus
5. Little Mascara

 

A top 5 is difficult, but I'll give it a shot after going through a heavy Replacements listening period.

1. Bastards of Young
2. Left of The Dial
3. Never Mind
4. I.O.U.
5. Color Me Impressed

I would add "Seen Your Video" on there, but it's more of an interlude even though I ALWAYS listen to it when I put on The Replacements. I just love it.

 

Ugh here's mine in no order

Can't Hardly Wait
Swinging Party
Hold My Life
I Will Dare
Androgynous

 

"tim's terrible production" blocked

 

Lol it does sound bad, but it's charming and we have multiple different listening options now haha

 

Tim is actually my favourite of the Mats' albums, but my CD copy sounds really flat. It's okay for several of the songs but has always bugged me on Left of the Dial in particular. I think because it's a great song but through my car speakers it can't seem to compete with the road noise. Has made it difficult for me to connect with that track in particular.

There's a reissue with different mixing??

 

Yep, a remaster via Rhino in 2008

 

I definitely have the original, will check that out, thanks

 

Honestly? I think the production on Tim, and their entire discography for that matter, is part of their charm. The production on this band’s discography only makes sense given their legacy. Crash and burn, baby. Rock’n’Roll. Red Red Wine on a Sunday.

At the end of the day it just shows how great the songwriting actually is. A bonus is how well this band translated live.

Fucking-a, just one more album PLEASE!

 

Yeah I feel bad that I've never gotten into Westerberg's solo stuff. I actually quite like the first Chris Mars solo album though!

 

I thought I posted my top 5:

Bastards of Young
My Little Problem (with Johnette Napolitino)
Alex Chilton
Dyslexic Heart (1991-1992 was just a pivotal year for me)
Achin' to Be

(and if solo stuff not allowed, I choose I'll be You)

 

"Unsatisfied" is in that tier where you can stand it up next to basically any song every written.

 

Any Bash & Pop love in here? Two very solid albums. Planning to jam Anything Could Happen today.

 

Goodness, the Live at Maxwell’s version of Unsatisfied is still so fucking good.

 

Agreed, when my fav songs of the 80s list is finalised it will be very high up. Presently number 14 between The Message and Downtown Train.

 

All great picks.

Best song of the 80s? "I Want to Dance with Somebody"

 

I dont think I knew of Bash and Pop. Had to google it. Wasnt there another offshoot from them as well?

 

Paul has a bunch of solo albums and Chris Mars has 3-4 as well.

 

A fine choice, I presently am tossing up between a few. Current top 4:
Just Like Heaven
I Know It's Over (not one of The Smiths' most popular but their crowning achievement for mine)
Atlantic City
Total Eclipse of the Heart

 

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