Don't Tell a Soul [LP]

The Replacements: Paul Westerberg, Slim Dunlap, Tommy Stinson, Chris Mars.
The last album the Replacements recorded as a full-fledged band effort, 1989's DON"T TELL A SOUL featured new guitarist Slim Dunlap replacing the departed Tommy Stinson's punk-inspired fervor with more subtle sonic flavors. At the time, fans found it too "soft," but in hindsight it's a solid, mature effort featuring some of the band's most melodic, well crafted tunes. Such songs as "Achin' to Be," and "I'll Be You" are sparkling, effervescent pop-rockers boasting both hooks and bite.