{"title":"The Replacements","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Replacements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Replacements formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The classic lineup was Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar, principal songwriter), guitarist Bob Stinson (1959-1995), his younger brother bassist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars. Known affectionately as the Mats, the band built a fervent cult following and a reputation for chaotic, unpredictable live shows, becoming one of the most influential American underground rock bands of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Replacements began as a ragged, fast punk band and evolved into one of the era's finest songwriting vehicles, blending punk energy with power pop, classic rock, and tender balladry. Westerberg's emotionally raw, witty songwriting and the band's loose, heart-on-sleeve delivery made them touchstones for later alternative and indie rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet It Be (1984, Twin\/Tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTim (1985, Sire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleased to Meet Me (1987, Sire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Shook Down (1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Replacements' Twin\/Tone and Sire catalog has been reissued in deluxe and box-set editions with demos and outtakes, including expanded versions of Tim and Let It Be. Original pressings are highly collected by alternative-rock fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Replacements almost always start with Let It Be (1984) or Tim (1985). For related listening, see and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-replacements-let-it-be-vinyl-deluxe-edition","title":"Let It Be 4LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Replacements' 'Let It Be (Deluxe)' 4xLP archival edition celebrates the seminal 1984 album, 'Let It Be', widely hailed as an indie rock cornerstone and consistently ranked among the greatest albums of the 1980s by AllMusic and Rolling Stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540723937463,"sku":"210000101667","price":107.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/418467301277-500.png?v=1781154008"},{"product_id":"the-replacements-pleased-to-meet-me-vinyl","title":"Pleased to Meet Me LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe making of Pleased To Meet Me was a transformative journey for The Replacements, one that began with the combustible Minneapolis combo on the brink of collapse and culminated in one of the definitive albums of the band’s career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540892627127,"sku":"210000033643","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3514411.jpg?v=1781154623"},{"product_id":"the-replacements-let-it-be-vinyl","title":"Let it Be LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet It Be looms large among '80s rock albums, generally regarded as one of the greatest records of the decade. 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