Red Mosquito
http://archive.theskyiscrape.com/

The Replacements
http://archive.theskyiscrape.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=18027		 Page 1 of 14
Author:  dyingonahilltop [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:55 am ]
Post subject:  The Replacements
My mom is a big fan of Paul Westerberg's solo stuff, and I've always kinda dug it, so I picked up his former band's classic Tim yesterday. Holy crap, what an album. Just balls to the wall rock...well, besides the two country tinged tracks, which are still great anyway.

Anyone else dig these guys? I need to check out more of their stuff as soon as possible.
Author:  no riot code [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:01 am ]
Post subject: 
maybe the greatest band of all time.

and definitely the coolest band of all time.

u'll see that when you start learning more about them...there are some legendary stories about that band.
Author:  dyingonahilltop [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:02 pm ]
Post subject: 
Oh come on, I expected to see some more love for these guys. They seem like a band this board would adore.
Author:  Pat H [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:53 pm ]
Post subject: 
awesome band.

Terribly underrated
Author:  ledbutter [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:55 pm ]
Post subject: 
i'm a huge fan.

i have tim, let it be, and pleased to meet me plus a few bootlegs.

the epitome of unrealized potential and "what could have been". they could/should have been one of the biggest bands of the 80s.
Author:  ledbutter [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:56 pm ]
Post subject: 
just to link it up, i did start a short-lived thread on them a while ago

http://www.theskyiscrape.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12183
Author:  dyingonahilltop [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:01 pm ]
Post subject: 
Why are they nicknamed the 'Mats? I could understand, like, the 'Ments or something. What's the deal?
Author:  ledbutter [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:46 pm ]
Post subject: 
dyingonahilltop wrote:
Why are they nicknamed the 'Mats? I could understand, like, the 'Ments or something. What's the deal?


i don't know, in this case i'm just a sheep following the crowd (i.e. what i've seen written in various places).
Author:  Stelly [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:18 pm ]
Post subject: 
I love this band. Definitely one of the most influential bands of their generation. But anything that has their name on it!
Author:  inadvertent imitation [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:28 pm ]
Post subject: 
Stelly wrote:
I love this band. Definitely one of the most influential bands of their generation. Buy anything that has their name on it!
Author:  ledbutter [ Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:19 pm ]
Post subject: 
inadvertent imitation wrote:
Stelly wrote:
I love this band. Definitely one of the most influential bands of their generation. Buy anything that has their name on it!


even their early stuff?
Author:  mongoloid [ Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:02 am ]
Post subject: 
Oh yes! This was my favorite band when I was in college.
Sorry Ma, Hootenany, and Let it Be were always on my turntable.
When Tim came out there was some controversy because they'd signed with a Major label and some folks thought they'd sold out. Kids can be so idiotic.

I saw them many times back in the day - even with Bob Stinson a couple of times. By the end - they'd sobered up and it was obviously over. The last time I saw them it was similar to the last Clash tour. You could tell the band didn't get along. They're last couple of records were mediocore.
Author:  DirtyFrank [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:54 pm ]
Post subject: 
I heard Kiss Me on the Bus the other day and absolutely loved it. I should pick up some of their stuff later this week (probably Let It Be and Tim).
Author:  Orpheus [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:22 pm ]
Post subject: 
I've been wanting to hear Tim for some time, but I can never find it to download. Westerberg seems like he doesn't take himself too seriously, and that's always a good thing.
Author:  Mick Stubbs [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:44 pm ]
Post subject: 
Hi.

I used to have copies of Don't Tell A Soul and Pleased To Meet Me. I didn't think they were very good. Long time ago but I think I bought them on the strength of the band being regarded as heirs to Big Star. They struck me as a fairly typical American bar band, nothing special.

This is a band with a huge reputation, should I give one of the earlier albums a chance?
Author:  dyingonahilltop [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:01 pm ]
Post subject: 
OrpheusDescending wrote:
I've been wanting to hear Tim for some time, but I can never find it to download. Westerberg seems like he doesn't take himself too seriously, and that's always a good thing.


You should buy it, I see it everywhere and its always like $13 max.
Author:  Orpheus [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:02 pm ]
Post subject: 
dyingonahilltop wrote:
OrpheusDescending wrote:
I've been wanting to hear Tim for some time, but I can never find it to download. Westerberg seems like he doesn't take himself too seriously, and that's always a good thing.


You should buy it, I see it everywhere and its always like $13 max.


I'm the definition of broke, and I never buy stuff without listening to it. But I might if I can get it on Amazon for less than 10 bucks.
Author:  executed anyhow [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:40 pm ]
Post subject: 
Let It Be is my favorite. They are totally sweet.
Author:  62strat [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 9:39 pm ]
Post subject: 
FUCK YES. sticky this bastard.

it amazes me this band isnt on everyones list. Fucking inredible albums, and yes THE COOLEST BAND IN THE WORLD. Please people, go rad anything you can on them, somne of the greatest rock n roll stories that never were...

Tim, let it be and pleased to meet me are three of the greatest records of all time.

And yes, paul westerberg solo in m yopinion is even greater!!

Just saw westerberg 4 times this past year with his new touring band...incredible...total rock n roll, pure....what you see is what you get...

he writes melodies like its nobodys business, does that shit in his sleep.
Author:  Orpheus [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:44 pm ]
Post subject: 
His best of collection is called Besterberg. He seems like a really cool guy.
Page 1 of 14 All times are UTC
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/