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  1. On This Day February 7 1989 - Don’t Tell a Soul by The Replacements Was Released

    On This Day February 7 1989 - Don’t Tell a Soul by The Replacements Was Released

    On this day February 7 1989, Don’t Tell a Soul by The Replacements was released, marking a pivotal moment in the band’s late 1980s evolution. The album featured a more polished and radio conscious sound while still carrying the emotional honesty and songwriting depth that defined the band’s...
  2. On This Day October 2 1984 – Let It Be Was Released by The Replacements

    On This Day October 2 1984 – Let It Be Was Released by The Replacements

    On this day October 2 1984, Let It Be by The Replacements was released. It was the band’s third studio album and is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential alternative rock albums of the 1980s. The record marked a turning point for the band, shifting from their raw punk...
  3. On This Day September 18 1985 – Tim Album by The Replacements Released

    On This Day September 18 1985 – Tim Album by The Replacements Released

    On this day September 18 1985, The Replacements released their fourth studio album Tim. The record marked the band’s major label debut on Sire Records and showcased their blend of punk energy with melodic, introspective songwriting. Featuring tracks like Bastards of Young, Kiss Me on the Bus...
  4. On This Day: June 24, 1982 - The Replacements Release Stink

    On This Day: June 24, 1982 - The Replacements Release Stink

    On this day June 24, 1982, The Replacements released their EP Stink, a raw and fast blast of punk energy that built on the momentum of their debut album. Clocking in at just under fifteen minutes, the EP delivered aggressive tracks like Kids Don’t Follow and God Damn Job, capturing the band’s...
  5. On This Day: June 17, 1987 - The Replacements Release Pleased to Meet Me

    On This Day: June 17, 1987 - The Replacements Release Pleased to Meet Me

    On this day June 17, 1987, The Replacements released their fifth studio album Pleased to Meet Me, though some sources list the release date as June 15 or later in the month. Regardless of the exact day, the album marked a major turning point for the band. Following the departure of founding...
  6. On This Day: April 29 1983 - The Replacements Released Hootenanny

    On This Day: April 29 1983 - The Replacements Released Hootenanny

    On this day April 29 1983, The Replacements released their second studio album Hootenanny. Building on the raw energy of their debut, the band pushed their sound further with a mix of punk rock chaos, garage rock attitude, and hints of the melodic songwriting they would later be known for...
  7. Don’t Tell a Soul by The Replacements Released in 1989

    Don’t Tell a Soul by The Replacements Released in 1989

    On this day, February 7, 1989, The Replacements officially released their sixth studio album, Don’t Tell a Soul. While some sources mention February 1 as the release date, February 7 is the widely accepted date. This album marked a shift toward a more polished and radio-friendly sound, a...
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