The Replacements

Striking an imprecise balance of recklessness and heart, the Replacements were one of the most beloved bands to emerge from the American rock & roll underground of the 1980s. Hailing from Minneapolis, the band careened through their early years on Twin/Tone Records, earning a reputation for beer-soaked concerts and sloppily recorded albums that sometimes disguised the sardonic wit and empathy of Paul Westerberg, their singer/songwriter and de facto leader. After winning the hearts of critics and college radio, the Replacements made a stab at the big time, signing with Sire Rec...