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Pleased to Meet Me

by The Replacements

Released: June 17, 1987

Alternative rock, power pop, post-punk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Pleased to Meet Me" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Replacements, released in 1987 on Sire Records. It is also the band's first album as a trio following Stinson's departure. It includes standout tracks like "Alex Chilton," a homage to the lead singer of Big Star, and "Can't Hardly Wait," which became one of their most beloved songs.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Jim Dickinson and the band themselves, and it features a blend of rock, punk, and alternative rock elements. The album is notable for being the last to feature guitarist Bob Stinson, who was fired during the recording sessions but still contributed guitar parts.

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Interesting Facts

The album's sound also incorporates elements of soul…

The album's sound also incorporates elements of soul, blues, and even country music, showcasing the band's versatility and growth.

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Reception

Critics praised the album for its songwriting, energy, and raw emotion. Despite its critical acclaim, "Pleased to Meet Me" did not achieve significant commercial success upon its release. The album received critical acclaim from music critics.

Now

Legacy

However, over the years, it has garnered a strong cult following and is considered one of the defining albums of the alternative rock genre in the late 1980s.

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The Complete Album Story

"Pleased to Meet Me" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Replacements, released in 1987 on Sire Records. The album received critical acclaim from music critics. The album was produced by Jim Dickinson and the band themselves, and it features a blend of rock, punk, and alternative rock elements.

Critics praised the album for its songwriting, energy, and raw emotion. It includes standout tracks like "Alex Chilton," a homage to the lead singer of Big Star, and "Can't Hardly Wait," which became one of their most beloved songs. The album's sound also incorporates elements of soul, blues, and even country music, showcasing the band's versatility and growth.

Despite its critical acclaim, "Pleased to Meet Me" did not achieve significant commercial success upon its release. However, over the years, it has garnered a strong cult following and is considered one of the defining albums of the alternative rock genre in the late 1980s.

The album is notable for being the last to feature guitarist Bob Stinson, who was fired during the recording sessions but still contributed guitar parts. It is also the band's first album as a trio following Stinson's departure.