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“Each album we [The Replacements] made was the one we were capable of making and wanted to make at the time. Each one was a progression or, depending on your opinion, a sidestep or tumble forward. I don't know what.”

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Paul Westerberg

Paul Westerberg, born on December 31, 1959, is an influential American musician. He is best known for his role as the lead singer and primary songwriter for The Replacements, a band that gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. Westerberg's musical style blends punk, rock, and pop elements, and his lyrics often have an autobiographical nature, addressing personal emotions and social commentary. more

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