There will be some trash likely thrown in the 49 minutes that you listen to this, but there will also be priceless gems. Paul westerberg and tommy stinson of the replacements talk dont tell a soul, lying, and the legacy of the 80s in this 1989 interview with. After a string of saturday song drops via his anonymous soundcloud account, the former replacement snuck out this weeks new song early, releasing come hither, a rollicking ode to morning coffee, last wednesday you can stream that song below, but thats not all westerbergs released this week. Paul westerberg on the passing of prince 042116 youtube.
The replacements, paul westerberg the replacements an interview with paul westerberg vinyl lp white label sire wbms 148 pleased to meet me. Jul 19, 2008 if you are new to paul, get in on the joke as soon as you can. Throwing out the past with his new project the i dont cares a duo featuring altrock heroine juliana hatfield the replacements frontman and indie icon looks back on the. Mnns scott peterson talks to paul westerberg on the day prince passed away.
The replacements on mtv news in 1989 mtv news youtube. But when i was first getting into westerberg in high school, i was always more fond of eventually and suicaine gratifaction. He launched a solo career after the dissolution of that band. Of course, 1992 was a very different time from 1984, when the mats released their breakthrough let it be, or even 1989, when the heavily scrubbed and polished dont tell a soul. Knee replacements and metal allergy live radio interview 2010. As westerberg told sounds magazine in 1989, we still have a good time and all that.
Since the replacements broke up in 1991, westerberg has recorded several solo albums under his own name as well as the moniker grandpaboy, and written songs for movies including. Paul westerberg offers new album for 49 cents billboard he finished it on monday, sent it to me on tuesday and it was out this weekend, westerberg manager darren hill tells. The album is a single track available on s amazon mp3 service for 49 u. This video may contain ed material the use of which has not always been. Although its not as loud or brash as his earlier material with the mats, while. Best known and loved as primary writer for the legendary 80s rock band the replacements, who imploded in the early 90s, paul westerberg has released numerous low key solo albums. Cover paul westerberg the replacements sadly beautiful.
Sound unseen festival debuts paul westerberg documentary. Listen to paul westerberg soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create minneapolis. Yet despite being the music industrys greatest recluse, the guy still manages to be fairly prolific with his output. Paul westerberg 14 songs by paul westerberg 19930615. If you are new to paul, get in on the joke as soon as you can. Sep 07, 2004 listen free to paul westerberg folker jingle, now i wonder and more.
Apr 01, 2017 paul westerberg born december 31, 1959 is an american musician from minneapolis, best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of the replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. In 2002, in an interview with rolling stone, westerberg mentioned that the. The replacements an interview with paul westerberg vinyl lp. Paul harold westerberg is an american musician, best known as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter in the replacements, one of the seminal alternative r. Also, i think its important to note that i wasnt overly fond of the mats all shook down. Eventually is paul westerberg s second solo album originally released in 1996 which has never been issued on vinyl until now. Simon also kindly posted the interview and extensive feature story on his blog, only rock n roll. Paul westerbergs second solo lp we all know the replacements final all shook down was really not a band lp is a damn sight better than his first, with a batch of really nice tunes and some renewed enthusiasm its not as much of a downer. Paul westerberg born december 31, 1959 is an american musician from minneapolis, best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of the replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. Coming 3 years after his solo debut 14 songs put his legendary band the replacements to rest, eventually is the most mature and introspective album he made up to that point in his career.
To paraphrase bono, paul westerberg works in mysterious ways. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Since the replacements broke up in 1991, westerberg has recorded several solo albums under his own name as well as the moniker grandpaboy, and written songs for movies. Paul westerberg s second solo album, eventually, delivered a full three years after his debut, 14 songs, illustrates that he has problems telling the difference between maturity and stodginess. Former replacements leader paul westerberg holds court on a career that often settled for glorious failure while the suckers and sellouts walked off with all the fame and success. He talks with the same mix of piss and pathos thats marked his most famous anthems. Initially a punk rock band, they are considered one of the pioneers of alternative rock. Paul westerberg interview by bob mehr in harp 2004.
Apr 11, 2015 paul westerberg apjack plunkett the best paul westerberg songs you never heard. Eventually follows the same pattern as 14 songs, as he balances uptempo, stonesy rockers with introspective, folky ballads. Paul westerberg 14 songs by paul westerberg 1993 0615 music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Apr 22, 2017 mnns scott peterson talks to paul westerberg on the day prince passed away. A classic interview from my archives paul westerberg.
Drew fortune interviewed him in midfebruary, around the time when josh freese was out in minneapolis recording with paul and juliana. Westerberg, the superlative singer songwriter and rhythm guitarist for the all time great replacements talks briefly about their final album. We decided to recreate the book on the cover of the regular package, so we used the same typography and some of the same photos. The band was composed of the guitarist and vocalist paul westerberg. And for whatever reason, stereo is the first westerberg solo disc that captures the elusive feel and emotional resonance of his best replacements tunes. Paul westerberg charges 49 cents for his new album music. The album was originally slated for a release on july 19, 2008 marketed as june 49, but digital distribution problems delayed its release until july 21. Spin was lucky enough to score a rare interview with paul. And secondly, hes selling his new album for just 49 cents about 25p less than the price of a.
May 19, 2008 former replacements leader paul westerberg holds court on a career that often settled for glorious failure while the suckers and sellouts walked off with all the fame and success. A journey through his surprise 2008 solo gems way before it was called pulling a beyonce, westerberg self. The idea was to make something very intimate because paul westerberg is a very nofrills, very humble and simple guy. Since the replacements broke up in 1991, westerberg has recorded several solo alb read more. Its going to be at least another 24 hours until i can get something more formal up on these pages, but to tide you over, here is a download of paul westerbergs internet only demos collage from 2008.
Riot fest is coming to chicago in a couple weeks and the highly. I might change my mind later but of the two tracks, finally here once is my pick of the two tracks. Paul westerberg shares new song via mysterious soundcloud. Find music from your favorite tv shows and movies at tunefind. Throwing out the past with his new project the i dont cares a duo featuring altrock heroine juliana hatfield the replacements frontman and indie icon looks back on. Hes courtly and not falsely selfeffacing, although perhaps more keenly aware of his mythos than he lets on. The video teaser is just a short clip of paul talking, i wont spoil it for you, but heres hoping it means. Paul westerberg apjack plunkett the best paul westerberg songs you never heard. I saw them in september, 1984, at the late and lamented joes star lounge, weeks after arriving in ann arbor as a freshman. I guess that makes us fabian, he cracks, joking too that pop music had entered some kind of nauseatingly twee paul anka phase. In a 1989 video interview with kurt loder for mtv, paul westerberg of the replacements.
Paul westerberg fan page performing arts facebook 33. Yet despite being the music industrys greatest recluse, the guy. Ive never been a huge fan of 14 songs, which is probably an odd statement coming from a massive fan of both the replacements and much of paul westerbergs solo work. Download on amazon a few minutes of silence play on apple music a few minutes of silence download on itunes a few minutes of silence play on spotify a few minutes of silence play on youtube a few minutes of silence. Listen free to paul westerberg 14 songs knockin on mine, first glimmer and more. In recent years, he has cultivated a more independentminded approach, primarily recording his music at home in his basement. Thanks for sharing this amazing album with us paul. Check out movies and tv shows that have featured music by paul westerberg. Paul westerberg fan page performing arts facebook 33 photos.
In honor the replacements impending reunion shows, i present to you this interview with paul westerberg. Provided to youtube by rykorhino fuck school the replacements stink ep. In recent years, he has cultivated a more independentminded approach. Jul 22, 2008 its like paul westerberg is living a century ago. After the second replacements show in london on june 3, paul was interviewed by simon wright for the u. Paul harold westerberg born december 31, 1959 is an american musician, best known as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter in the replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. In a 1989 video interview with kurt loder for mtv, paul westerberg of the replacements, a mischievous twinkle in his eye, says, weve matured, and draws a pinocchio nose out from his grinsmeared mug. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v.
At 44, paul westerberg doesnt seem all that different from his younger, slightly more inchoate self. Stream tracks and playlists from paul westerberg on your desktop or mobile device. The replacements were touted as the next big thing for so long that when leader paul westerberg struck out for a solo career in 1992, that same sense of expectation carried over to the new phase of his career. Paul westerbergs second solo album, eventually, delivered a full three years after his debut, 14 songs, illustrates that he has problems telling the difference between maturity and stodginess. As the leader of the replacements, paul westerberg was one of the most beloved rockers of the 80s, and on his own he. A classic interview from my archives paul westerberg alan.
The flawed glory of the replacements dont tell a soul the atlantic. Hes as good as ever, and thats nothing short of spectacular. As the leader of the replacements, paul westerberg was one of the most beloved rockers of the 80s, and on his own hes swung between sensitive folkrock and roaring garage rock. A journey through his surprise 2008 solo gems way before it. The replacements were an american rock band formed in minneapolis, minnesota, in 1979. Generally, his slower numbers cut the deepest, like the affectionate bob. Eventually is paul westerbergs second solo album originally released in 1996 which has never been issued on vinyl until now. Days after the first leg of the brooklyn bands boys and girls in america tour, we met with frontman craig finn near his prospect heights apartment to talk.
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