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Minneapolis, United States (1979 – present)

The Replacements, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979 started off as a hardcore punk band who began to incorporate folk and power-pop influences in their sound to become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American 80’s post-hardcore scene, as well as a major influence on 90’s indie rock.

The band was wild and full of life, featuring vocalist and guitarist Paul Westerberg and Chris Mars the drummer as well as the Stinson brothers Bob playing guitar and Tommy playing bass.

They were infamous for their hard drinking lifestyles and their ragged stage performances, notorious for coming to shows too drunk to play very well at all, or sometimes just performing entire sets of covers.

The sound of this band showed off the very best of independent rock n’ roll. More than possibly any other band since the Rolling Stones, the Replacements embodied the spirit of rock n’ roll, from their raucous performances, drug addictions, charismatic and romantic frontman, and wild, basic rock n’ roll songs. At any given time, almost any list of “The Best Rock Albums Of All Time” will include either the album Let It Be or Tim, and usually both. Their sound started off as a classic-rock influenced punk style, to a melodic hardcore sound reminiscent of local buddies Hüsker Dü and progressed into a (relatively) straightforward but heartfelt rock style with a number of highly soulful ballads from the heart of Westerberg to round out the mix.

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mrshankly_ wrote:
yesterday morning

this band! is becoming one of my favorites like i've been listening to them my entire life

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meatierwhore wrote:
Friday morning

Tim & Let It Be....some fine rock action.

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secretpassage wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

so androgynous

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Dani1727 wrote:
Wednesday morning

EXTREMELY UNDERRATED

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Johnacide_27 wrote:
10 days ago

These guys have some savage songs.

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tikal30 wrote:
11 days ago

Best band ever! They always make me happy.

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impediments1 wrote:
11 days ago

laces, i don't get those particular comparisons either. you've got to check out www.colormeobsessed.com cool doc being done and lots more of us like minded folk. cheers!

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mattmacneil wrote:
12 days ago

I always think these guys, along with Mission of Burma, are british. DERP.

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punkmode wrote:
last month

성지순례 ㅇㅇ

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davidboner wrote:
last month

I'm seeing a Replacements cover band on Halloween woo woo! It seems like a lot of 'Mats cover bands exist, but I'm just now seeing one.

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wjow69 wrote:
last month

Lovely new pic. Check out Tommy's arm/jumpsuit http://www.last.fm/music/The+Replacements/+images/36894951

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andrewc89 wrote:
last month

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ps_FJVL-4Y

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krgf wrote:
last month

http://www.last.fm/group/American+Underground

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cborden1989 wrote:
last month

Uhh, didn't Pitchfork give "Let It Be" a 10/10 not too long ago? Just sayin'. The Hold Steady are pretty dang awesome, by the way.

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LacesOutGarrett wrote:
last month

Also, has anyone else heard comparisons between them and Titius Adronicus? It makes me sick. Titus's angst is so fake and commercial friendly. I don't like all the Hold Steady comparisons either.

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LacesOutGarrett wrote:
last month

The only band I had gotten into during my childhood that I am still into, thanks to my father. Still one of the most underrated bands ever. Maybe it's just cause the Pitchfork and Urban Outfitters kids haven't gotten to them yet, and hopefully they never will. Although I still wish I knew more people who were into them...

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straineryou wrote:
last month

i'm a little upset... only 180,00 listeners? what is going on here.

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Cox_of_Seagulls wrote:
last month

These guys are incredible.

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andrewc89 wrote:
last month

http://www.last.fm/music/The+Replacements/+images/217085 and http://www.last.fm/music/The+Replacements/+images/29986017 are my personal favourites.

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happybivouac wrote:
last month

Here's another good shot: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Replacements/+images/32950695

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