Paul Westerberg (Official Thread)

[CellarGhosts]

I don't know if there's much to discuss, but he definitely has some great solo albums, and in my mind is a rather under-appreciated singer/songwriter.


Oh and if anyone hasn't noticed, The Replacements are to me as Split Enz are to Craig. Which I guess makes Paul Westerberg my Tim Finn haha.

Discuss away.

[allhourcymbals]

Nice analogy haha.

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, I thought it worked out pretty well.

[versus_god]

I don't think I've ever listened to his solo stuff, but the Replacements. They're high five city.

[SanePsychotic]

Coming from you, this thread isn't at all surprising.

I don't think I'm ready for any of his solo stuff as I still need to get more Replacements albums. But I've seen some of his live stuff on YouTube and it's pretty solid.

[CellarGhosts]

I don't think I've ever listened to his solo stuff, but the Replacements. They're high five city.
Haha. His solo material is high five city too!

Coming from you, this thread isn't at all surprising.

I don't think I'm ready for any of his solo stuff as I still need to get more Replacements albums. But I've seen some of his live stuff on YouTube and it's pretty solid.
:-D

I know, but hey. Trying to spread the word haha.

Yeah, I understand. It's all good. If you ever want to hear more solo stuff of his, lemme know.

[versus_god]

Share the high five city, Chris. Share it.

[CellarGhosts]

Share the high five city, Chris. Share it.
Right on. But I have to upload the high five city first.

[versus_god]

High five city! Gracias!

[CellarGhosts]

:highfive:

[Genuma]

Never listened to his solo stuff. HINT

[versus_god]

The first half of Besterberg is, indeed, high five city.

[CellarGhosts]

Never listened to his solo stuff. HINT
hint taken, d00d

The first half of Besterberg is, indeed, high five city.
the second half shall arrive soon!

[allhourcymbals]

The second half has arrived and I will be listening in a few minutes.

[CellarGhosts]

:dance:

[allhourcymbals]

the sound is definitely nothing like i expected, i'm really enjoying it so far. i'm glad i took you up on that deal haha. how are you liking try whistling this?

[CellarGhosts]

the sound is definitely nothing like i expected, i'm really enjoying it so far. i'm glad i took you up on that deal haha. how are you liking try whistling this?
Nice! :-) Me too haha.

I actually haven't downloaded it yet but I will later tonight. I'm about to head out for lunch.

[allhourcymbals]

Nice! :-) Me too haha.

I actually haven't downloaded it yet but I will later tonight. I'm about to head out for lunch.
haha sweet. 'man without ties' is a good song... i feel like i should be sitting around a campfire with an acoustic guitar and have a sing along.

[CellarGhosts]

haha sweet. 'man without ties' is a good song... i feel like i should be sitting around a campfire with an acoustic guitar and have a sing along.
Hahaha, nice. In the liner notes he says that that song was literally recorded at home while he had a frozen pizza in the oven.

[allhourcymbals]

Hahaha, nice. In the liner notes he says that that song was literally recorded at home while he had a frozen pizza in the oven.
hahah that's awesome. i love songs like that, that are just done in the moment. and the laughing is great haha.

[CellarGhosts]

hahah that's awesome. i love songs like that, that are just done in the moment. and the laughing is great haha.
Haha yep. I think alot of his songs are recorded like that, with minimal pre-production or whatever. Just done in one take or so, etc. I luff it.

[allhourcymbals]

Haha yep. I think alot of his songs are recorded like that, with minimal pre-production or whatever. Just done in one take or so, etc. I luff it.
everything i've heard so far has been great.

[CellarGhosts]

everything i've heard so far has been great.
Awesome, I'm really glad your digging it. :-)

Once I have some Replacements stuff uploaded for Kirbie, I can send the links your way for those as well if you want to listen.

[IWasaCamera]

Seems like Westerberg and The Replacements have been mentioned around here a lot lately.

[CellarGhosts]

Seems like Westerberg and The Replacements have been mentioned around here a lot lately.
Haha, it's probably mostly my doing. Much like Craig has Split Enz/Finn brothers love, I've got Replacements/Westerberg love haha. Not my absolute favorite band, but just artists I feel should get a little more recognition around here. They are up there though.

I think the re-issues that've been coming out have helped in that department, a little, as far as them gaining more recognition.

[IWasaCamera]

Haha, it's probably mostly my doing. Much like Craig has Split Enz/Finn brothers love, I've got Replacements/Westerberg love haha. Not my absolute favorite band, but just artists I feel should get a little more recognition around here. They are up there though.

I think the re-issues that've been coming out have helped in that department, a little, as far as them gaining more recognition.
Believe me, I understand. I try to whore out artists I enjoy too.

Re-issues always help as well.

[CellarGhosts]

Believe me, I understand. I try to whore out artists I enjoy too.

Re-issues always help as well.
Haha, yeah. I feel like I might be getting kind of annoying with my whoring, but then I guess it'll never be as bad as AFG and his Pink Floyd worship, ha.

Yeah, definitely. The Pogues, another favorite of mine, have been re-issued fairly recently, which helps with getting people into them as well. Although for some reason, even though both bands re-issue series are on Rhino, the Replacements' CDs cost a bit more than the Pogues do. Which is a little odd, but whatever.

[IWasaCamera]

Haha, yeah. I feel like I might be getting kind of annoying with my whoring, but then I guess it'll never be as bad as AFG and his Pink Floyd worship, ha.

Yeah, definitely. The Pogues, another favorite of mine, have been re-issued fairly recently, which helps with getting people into them as well. Although for some reason, even though both bands re-issue series are on Rhino, the Replacements' CDs cost a bit more than the Pogues do. Which is a little odd, but whatever.
I doubt anyone's incessant fandom could ever rival AFG's.

[CellarGhosts]

I doubt anyone's incessant fandom could ever rival AFG's.
Ha, no. I highly doubt it.

[Smash Adams]

new album available for only 49 cents, it's just under 44 minutes
http://members.aol.com/paulspage/4949.htm

[CellarGhosts]

huh, that's unusual. but cool nonetheless. thanks for posting that.

[Smash Adams]

huh, that's unusual. but cool nonetheless. thanks for posting that.

even more unusual, it's just one 40 minute long mp3
interesting though

[CellarGhosts]

even more unusual, it's just one 40 minute long mp3
interesting though
yeah, I read that. I wonder why he decided to release it like that.

[versus_god]

I just bought 5:05 and I am lovin' it. It's currently the only digital music file I've ever purchased.

[versus_god]

Aaaaand I just found 49:00 for download. Get stoked, everybody.

[CellarGhosts]

:-0

How'd I miss this? share, plz?

[dissident]

the two songs he contributed to the Singles soundtrack (dyslexic heart and waiting on somebody) are two of the finest pop songs i've ever heard.

[CellarGhosts]

He's definitely an under-appreciated solo artist, imo.

[ugman_2000]

I haven't heard any of his solo albums what should I check out & if anyone wants to PM me that would be great - wink wink nudge nudge

I really like the two songs by him on the singles soundtrack( I went & dug it out after I sent it to you Chris)

[versus_god]

:-0

How'd I miss this? share, plz?
I'm a douchebag, give me a minute PLS

;-)

[CellarGhosts]

I'm a douchebag, give me a minute PLS

;-)
:-d

H'okay! I'll wait.

[ForeverDelayed]

I downloaded 49:00 last week and I keep forgetting to listen to it. I shall have to do this when the CD I'm currently listening to ends. He's one of my favorite songwriters of all time, I've just been extremely busy and absent minded so it's sat on my comp untouched for way too long.

[SanePsychotic]

I want to hear 49:00 so badly right now. Last night I was on a YouTube kick and watched him do a bunch of Replacements songs solo. I think I am ready for solo Westerberg!

[ugman_2000]

So I downloaded 14 Songs today & oh my god this album is just pure awesomeness :dance:

Chris if you've still got those links to Besterberg that would be sweet if you could PM them to me - been hunting around on the interwebz & can't find it :-(

Watched Singles today & it put in in a Westerberg mood - I'm gonna go listen to Let it be now

[CellarGhosts]

So I downloaded 14 Songs today & oh my god this album is just pure awesomeness :dance:

Chris if you've still got those links to Besterberg that would be sweet if you could PM them to me - been hunting around on the interwebz & can't find it :-(

Watched Singles today & it put in in a Westerberg mood - I'm gonna go listen to Let it be now
sweetness!

yeah I think I've still got it, gimme a bit to see if I can find it haha

[ugman_2000]

sweetness!

yeah I think I've still got it, gimme a bit to see if I can find it haha


Sweet cheers man :beerbros:

[CellarGhosts]

bump for Paulberg

[FeynmanWannabe]

bump for Paulberg
Funny, I just got some non-Replacements Paul material.

[CellarGhosts]

Funny, I just got some non-Replacements Paul material.
Cool deal. What'd you get? I've been digging Come Feel Me Tremble lately.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Cool deal. What'd you get? I've been digging Come Feel Me Tremble lately.
His Grandpaboy material, actually.

[CellarGhosts]

His Grandpaboy material, actually.
Oh nice. Mono is a sweet album.

[CellarGhosts]

I've been on a 'Mats/Westerberg binge the past few days.

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[SanePsychotic]

I've been on a 'Mats/Westerberg binge the past few days.

Really???? We couldn't tell at all!

[AP_Punk]

it's time i should look into his solo material now.

llate pass for me!

[CellarGhosts]

Do it, Kirbie!

[AP_Punk]

:nod:

[TachyonEvan]

This is not the site I'd expect to see a Paul Westerberg thread on.

I'm a moderate Replacements fan, but I have a lot of respect for PW.

[CellarGhosts]

Good on ya. Too bad more people don't. One time in a PW-related news thread somebody referenced the 'Mats song "Beer For Breakfast" and someone was like "yay get up kids!!!". Like...look into the original version, dude.

[versus_god]

moderate Replacements fan
These exist?

[TachyonEvan]

These exist?

:shrug: I exist.

[CellarGhosts]

These exist?
Hahaha.

[AP_Punk]

i'm loving what i'm hearing so far. :music:

so freakin' awesome. shame on me for taking so long to give this stuff a listen!

[CellarGhosts]

i'm loving what i'm hearing so far. :music:

so freakin' awesome. shame on me for taking so long to give this stuff a listen!
haha, glad you like it!

any particular standout songs?

[AP_Punk]

haha, glad you like it!

any particular standout songs?

"dyslexic heart", "seein' her", "a star is bored"

from mono: "high time", "let's not belong", "knock it right out" - but really it's all good from start to finish (same goes for besterberg)! haven't got around to hearing the other albums. will definitely do that later today!

[CellarGhosts]

"dyslexic heart", "seein' her", "a star is bored"

from mono: "high time", "let's not belong", "knock it right out" - but really it's all good from start to finish (same goes for besterberg)! haven't got around to hearing the other albums. will definitely do that later today!
sweet, I love all those songs.

let me know what you think once you've listened some more. :-)

[ugman_2000]

Chris is any chance of getting those links that you sent Kirbie?

Been meaning to check out some more Westerburg besides 49 & 14 Songs

[CellarGhosts]

Chris is any chance of getting those links that you sent Kirbie?

Been meaning to check out some more Westerburg besides 49 & 14 Songs
gimme a second, I'll send them your way dude.

[AP_Punk]

damn. Folker sounds great too.

[CellarGhosts]

mhmm! "Jingle" is so catchy haha.

[AP_Punk]

haha. definitely!

"looking up in heaven" is a sweet song too.

[AP_Punk]

yesterday i found a copy of Besterberg at Hastings for only 8 bucks!

sweet

[CellarGhosts]

haha. definitely!

"looking up in heaven" is a sweet song too.
another one of my favorites.

yesterday i found a copy of Besterberg at Hastings for only 8 bucks!

sweet
Sweet indeed! I presume you picked it up?

[AP_Punk]

Sweet indeed! I presume you picked it up?

yes, sir! :nod:

[CellarGhosts]

yes, sir! :nod:
Good man. I love his liner notes in there haha.

"This song was very much "the hell with AIDS, let's get naked". I don't think anybody got it. I mean the song".

and

"please try to find some pictures of me that don't suck".

[TachyonEvan]

Chris is any chance of getting those links that you sent Kirbie?


Could I second this request?

[shit stroll]

i third that request.

[ugman_2000]

Done & Done

I sent you both The message Chris sent me + I added the Open Season Soundtrack which I sent him

[shit stroll]

downloading now.

[TachyonEvan]

I'll download a little later.

[shit stroll]

so good.

[CellarGhosts]

The Open Season soundtrack is good stuff. forgot to listen to it until yesterday, hah.

[ugman_2000]

Yeah it is a good soundtrack - especially for a kids film :-d

I really like the stuff I grabbed from you but I haven't made my way through it all yet

I forgot how many good tracks are on 14 songs till I was listening to Besterberg - World Class Fad & Runaway Wind are amazing

I still think Dyslexic Heart will always be my favorite Westerberg solo track & whenever it comes on my iPod I have an urge to either listen to the Singles soundtrack or watch the film

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, true that.

Sweet, glad you lie it. "World Class Fad" and "Runaway Wind" are two of my favorites. His voice on "Runaway Wind" is almost haunting.

[ugman_2000]

Cheers for bring up the Westerberg talk - it made me put Open Season on while I cooked, which then played through to the 2 Singles songs & then onto the beggining of 14 Songs :thumbup:

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, not a problem. I'm always ready for some Westerberg appreciation. :-d

[AP_Punk]

"world class fad" and "it's a wonderful lie" are sooo good

[mysterydance]

I really wish this dude would go on tour.

[CellarGhosts]

"World Class Fad" owns. I love that song. I also like that Kurt Cobain thought it was about him, haha.

[shit stroll]

I really wish this dude would go on tour.
didn't he get injured a while ago and can't tour/play guitar because of that?

[CellarGhosts]

I remember him suffering a hand injury sometime recently, but I'm not sure exactly how long ago that was.

[AP_Punk]

the right to arm bears!

[Genuma]

I found a ton of Westerberg and Replacements rarities that I've been listening to all day. I'm still looking for 49:00 though. HINT

[stereomouse]

Listening to Let It Be high might have been the best decision I've ever made.

[AP_Punk]

I found a ton of Westerberg and Replacements rarities that I've been listening to all day. I'm still looking for 49:00 though. HINT

i found it with Google!

[Genuma]

Thanks for the pro tip!

[AP_Punk]

how's that Come Feel Me Tremble DVD anyway?

the album kicks arse.

[shit stroll]

http://pitchfork.com/news/36562-paul-westerberg-releases-surprise-ep/

[CellarGhosts]

Sweet. I'll definitely be checking it out.

[shit stroll]

Sweet. I'll definitely be checking it out.
i had absolutely no idea he was releasing an ep this year, now if only he'd tour!

[CellarGhosts]

Or get The Replacements back together. Haha. But it's not likely to happen any time ever but oh well.

[AP_Punk]

http://pitchfork.com/news/36562-paul-westerberg-releases-surprise-ep/

sweet!

[shit stroll]

Or get The Replacements back together. Haha. But it's not likely to happen any time ever but oh well.
never say never. so many rad 80's/90's bands have gotten back together within the last year or so it could happen. i predict at least two big reunions in 2010. at the very least a replacements dvd would be pretty sweet. although googleing "repleacements dvd" would be extremely annoying. haha.

[AP_Punk]

maybe jimmy fallon will get 'em back together :-d

[CellarGhosts]

never say never. so many rad 80's/90's bands have gotten back together within the last year or so it could happen. i predict at least two big reunions in 2010. at the very least a replacements dvd would be pretty sweet. although googleing "repleacements dvd" would be extremely annoying. haha.
Haha. Yeah, you're right though. It's possible but I'm kind of skeptical that it'll happen. Who knows though, hopefully they prove me wrong ha. In addition to wanting new Replacements material, I'd also like to see Tommy Stinson making music with them and not Guns N' Roses. :-(

[FeynmanWannabe]

Mono is solid.

[cshadows2887]

Hearing 14 Songs for the first time and holy shit is it magnificent.

[BillAftermath]

Yeah, he is one of the great songwriters of his generation.

[JinxRemoving]

Yep, the guy can do no wrong. The Replacements are one of my favorite bands ever. I like all his solo stuff too, especially Stereo/Mono.

[SanePsychotic]

I've never listened to any of his solo stuff. How does it compare to his work with The Replacements? Is it much different or is it just more of the same?

[AP_Punk]

I've never listened to any of his solo stuff. How does it compare to his work with The Replacements? Is it much different or is it just more of the same?

i'd say it's kindaaaaa in the vein of All Shook Down. i love what i've heard. and i'm still trying to catch up with all his solo material!

[cshadows2887]

Saw 3 CDs of his for 2 bucks each at the record store, thus checked him out. Getting some cheap-ass awesome music.