Hootenanny

by The Replacements

Hootenanny cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 April 1983
  • Label: Twin/Tone
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 48:23
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Chris Mars, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On their wildly eclectic sophomore effort, The Replacements bridge the gap between their chaotic hardcore roots and melodic alternative rock. 'Hootenanny' is a delightfully raw, profoundly humorous record that mixes furious punk energy with sarcastic garage-rock experiments, highlighting Paul Westerberg's blossoming, highly passionate songwriting skills.

Genres

Descriptors: party, drugs, alcohol, lo-fi, unpolished, DIY, melodic, witty, jangly

Tracklist

  1. Hootenanny (1:52)
  2. Run It (1:12)
  3. Color Me Impressed (2:27)
  4. Willpower (4:20)
  5. Take Me Down to the Hospital (3:47)
  6. Mr. Whirly (1:57)
  7. Within Your Reach (4:24)
  8. Buck Hill (2:10)
  9. Lovelines (2:01)
  10. You Lose (1:42)
  11. Hayday (2:07)
  12. Treatment Bound (3:13)
  13. Lookin' for Ya - Outtake (1:57)
  14. Junior's Got a Gun - Outtake - Rough Mix (2:08)
  15. Ain't No Crime - Outtake (1:15)
  16. Johnny Fast - Outtake - Rough Mix (2:28)
  17. Treatment Bound - Alternate Version (3:15)
  18. Lovelines - Alternate Vocal (2:05)
  19. Bad Worker - Solo Home Demo (3:57)

Credits

  • The Replacements - primary artist, producer
  • Bob Stinson - bass, guitar, written-by
  • Tommy Stinson - bass, guitar [2nd], written-by
  • Chris Mars - drums, lead guitar, written-by
  • Steve Fjelstad - engineer
  • Paul Westerberg - instruments [all], vocals, drums, vocals, guitar, written-by
  • Howie Weinberg - mastered by
  • Carton - photography by [other photos by]
  • Tim Schuck - photography by [photo of bob]
  • Paul Stark - producer
  • Peter Jesperson - producer
  • Fake Name Communications - sleeve

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