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- Summary: The former Replacements leader returns with his first solo effort in three years, which actually is two albums in one: Stereo, his new 12-track solo release; and Mono, a second recording by Westerberg and full band under the Grandpaboy name.
- Record Label: Vagrant
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 18
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Mixed: 4 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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[Stereo] is brimming with expressive, beautifully articulated songs that speak to both sides of his personality.
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The most honest-sounding collection of songs Westerberg has penned in years.
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A strong batch of Dylanesque songs.
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UncutA record that grows on you slowly but surely. [May 2002, p.104]
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Two CDs that brim with primitive optimism, as the music shuffles between naked, moody pop (Stereo) to gritty indie rock (Mono) -- like the Replacements, but with half the noise on hold.
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Just as the busking, basement-tapes balladry of Stereo feels wan and undercooked, the rough-and-ready rock of Mono brims with the thoughtfulness and soulful energy of Westerberg's 1993 solo debut, 14 Songs, and his ever-influential Replacements catalog.
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MojoThese songs move so languidly they seem self-pitying. [July 2002, p.104]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 9
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Mixed: 1 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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JonD.May 9, 2002Unique
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Oct 19, 2021A crowning achievement for Paul Westerberg as an artist, his best stuff all around.
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SusieS.May 11, 2002Super
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MatthewH.Jul 15, 2002This is the best album I've picked up in a long time, who cares if its demo quality, when did recording quality make a song good or bad....huh?
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jjOct 21, 2004I forgot i had this great piece of art in my collection
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KKSep 30, 2005
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banjobobMay 20, 2002For $15, I would ask an artist to provide me with more than a demo-quality CD. However, the demo has some great songs! Thanks , Paul.
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