Pleased to Meet Me

by The Replacements

Pleased to Meet Me cover art

Recording as a trio in Memphis, The Replacements infused their sloppy, anxious alternative rock with sharp power-pop hooks, horn sections, and noticeable R&B influences. Paul Westerberg’s songwriting reached a new level of bittersweet, melodic maturity, detailing tales of urban rebellion, heartbreak, and severe alcoholism. 'Pleased to Meet Me' remains a raucous, emotionally charged highlight of 80s college rock.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Power Pop

Tracklist

  1. I.O.U.
  2. Alex Chilton
  3. I Don't Know
  4. Nightclub Jitters
  5. The Ledge
  6. Never Mind
  7. Valentine
  8. Shooting Dirty Pool
  9. Red Red Wine
  10. Skyway
  11. Can't Hardly Wait
  12. Birthday Gal - Demo
  13. Valentine - Demo Version
  14. Bundle Up - Demo
  15. Photo - Demo
  16. Election Day
  17. Alex Chilton - Alternate Version
  18. Kick It In - Demo
  19. Route 66
  20. Tossin' n' Turnin'
  21. Can't Hardly Wait - Alternate Version
  22. Cool Water