"Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash" is a debut from The Replacements, capturing their early punk rock influences. Released on August 25, 1981, the album showcases the band's energetic, rebellious spirit and serves as a foundation for their evolution into other styles in their later works. It's a great example of their early sound, full of raw intensity and youthful exuberance.
"Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash"! The track "Rattlesnake" indeed begins with a musical reference to Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues," highlighting The Replacements' penchant for blending different influences into their punk rock sound.
"Somethin' to Dü" is a clever nod to Hüsker Dü, a band from the same Minneapolis scene as The Replacements, reflecting their mutual influence and camaraderie.
And "Johnny's Gonna Die" being a reference to Johnny Thunders is a poignant touch, considering Thunders' struggles with addiction. It's a fitting tribute to a musician who had a significant impact on punk rock and the broader rock scene.
