"Bastards Of Young" criticizes corporate America, modernity, and the Baby Boomer generation, all in one shot. It bears the oversimplified, melodramatic perspective one would expect from 26-year-old, perpetually disgruntled frontman, Paul Westerberg. Yet it also shows the subtle philosophical and emotional depth the Replacements are loved for. The word "bastard" has multiple meanings. It can be a term for a despicable, unruly person. It's also a word for something that has been debased from its original form. Its original meaning was a person born to unwed pa… read more
"Bastards Of Young" criticizes corporate America, modernity, and the Baby Boomer generation, all in one shot. It bears the oversimplified, … read more
"Bastards Of Young" criticizes corporate America, modernity, and the Baby Boomer generation, all in one shot. It bears the oversimplified, melodramatic perspective one would ex… read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American post-punk scene in the 80s, being a major influence on 90sindie rock as well. The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Chris Mars (drums). They were infamous for their … read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and po…read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become… read more