{"product_id":"replacements-the-ending-the-fun-in-91-compact-disc","title":"REPLACEMENTS, THE ENDING THE FUN IN ’91 Compact Disc","description":"\u003cp\u003eREPLACEMENTS, THE\u003cbr\u003eENDING THE FUN IN ’91\u003cbr\u003eCompact Disc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem no. :SON0413 Barcode :0823564040721 Artist :REPLACEMENTS, THE Product type :Compact Disc Label :SONIC BOOM Release Date :02 October 2026\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDESCRIPTION TRACK LIST\u003cbr\u003eFew bands embodied the reckless spirit of American alternative rock quite like The Replacements. Formed in Minneapolis in 1979, the group emerged from the city's thriving underground scene with a line-up comprising vocalist and guitarist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bassist Tommy Stinson and drummer Chris Mars. Personnel changes marked much of the band's later career. Bob Stinson departed in 1986 and was replaced by Slim Dunlap, while Chris Mars left in 1990, making way for drummer Steve Foley. Initially rooted in fast, chaotic punk, they rapidly developed into one of the most distinctive bands of their era, blending ragged rock 'n' roll with heartfelt songwriting, sharp wit and an unpredictable stage presence. \u003cbr\u003eAlthough it was not promoted as a farewell concert at the time, this appearance at Chicago's Grant Park on 4th July 1991 would ultimately prove to be The Replacements' final performance. Staged as part of radio station WXRT's long-running free concert series, it captures the band's last line-up after six months of touring together, with Steve Foley firmly settled behind the drum kit. The result is an assured, energetic performance that demonstrates just how tightly this final incarnation had gelled.\u003cbr\u003eSongs from All Shook Down (1990) are among the highlights of the set, with 'Merry Go Round', 'Happy Town' and 'Bent Out of Shape' taking on an added vitality in the live environment. True to form, the band also make room for a pair of well-chosen cover versions. The Only Ones' 'Another Girl, Another Planet', by then a regular fixture in The Replacements' live repertoire, receives an enthusiastic outing, while Hank Williams' 'Hey, Good Lookin'' provides another reminder of the group's unpredictable nature. Slim Dunlap takes the lead vocal, as Paul Westerberg responds with an intentionally dissonant guitar solo, perfectly capturing the band's unique ability to entertain, surprise and occasionally bewilder their audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1    I Will Dare  3:57\u003cbr\u003e2    Bent Out Of Shape  3:10\u003cbr\u003e3    Achin’ To Be  3:53\u003cbr\u003e4    Merry Go Round  3:53\u003cbr\u003e5    Happy Town  2:56\u003cbr\u003e6    Swingin’ Party  4:11\u003cbr\u003e7    One Wink At A Time  2:54\u003cbr\u003e8    Waitress In The Sky  2:28\u003cbr\u003e9    When It Began  3:16\u003cbr\u003e10    Someone Take The Wheel  4:09\u003cbr\u003e11    Talent Show  4:25\u003cbr\u003e12    Nobody  3:53\u003cbr\u003e13    Another Girl, Another Planet  2:41\u003cbr\u003e14    Hey Good Lookin’  2:40\u003cbr\u003e15    I’ll Be You  4:06\u003cbr\u003e16    I Don’t Know  1:49\u003cbr\u003e17    Within Your Reach  4:19\u003cbr\u003e18    Can’t Hardly Wait  3:15\u003cbr\u003e19    Hootenanny  3:45\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"punk to funk heaven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277335400705,"sku":null,"price":13.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1837\/1115\/files\/SON0413.jpg?v=1788525474","url":"https:\/\/punktofunkheaven.co.uk\/products\/replacements-the-ending-the-fun-in-91-compact-disc","provider":"punk to funk heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}