The Replacement's first major label release, and the last one featuring Bob Stinson - fired partly for being unable/unwilling to play the less whack'n'woll tunes, and partly for being too stoned/drunk to even try. The band also fired their manager - also a dude who loved some liquor and cocaine. Before these events tho, they managed to retain the sound they had on Let It Be: power pop + punk energy + bluesy bars = burgeoning alt rock. Although being as consistent as the preceding record, I prefer the more exuberant, less serious vibe of Let It Be. This is still The Mats at their peak, paving the way for the next generation of alternative bands.
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