The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Chris Mars (drums). They were infamous for their abrasive, hard drinking lifestyles and their ragged stage performances, notorious for coming to some shows too drunk to play very well at all. Sometimes, they just performed entire sets of covers, their picks showing their debt to 70s hard rock outfits.
The sound of this band showed off what their many fans saw as the very best of independent rock n' roll. More than possibly any other band since The Rolling Stones and the the Ramones, the Replacements embodied the spirit of rock, from their raucous performances, drug addictions, charismatic and romantic frontman, and wild, sometimes basic and sometimes powerfully confessional songs. At any given time, almost any list of 'The Best Rock Albums Of All Time' will include either the album 'Let It Be' or 'Tim', sometimes both.
Their sound started off as a classic rock influenced shade of punk, mutating to a melodic hardcore sound reminiscent of local buddies Hüsker Dü. They also progressed into a relatively straightforward but heartfelt rock style, with a number of highly soulful ballads from the heart of Westerberg to round out the mix.
The band broke up in 1991. Bob Stinson, who was fired from the band in 1986 (and was subsequently replaced by Slim Dunlap), died in 1995. Westerberg and Mars both have solo careers, and Tommy Stinson formed several bands, like Perfect and Bash and Pop, and now plays bass for Guns and Roses and Soul Asylum.
In 2012, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson reformed the Replacements and recorded an EP, "Songs for Slim" as a benefit for former member Slim Dunlap, who had suffered a stroke. The band played their first show since 1991 on August 24, 2013 at RiotFest in Toronto, and has since played at several festivals since. The band also currently includes Josh Freese on drums and Dave Minehan on guitar. The band played its final show in June 2015.
Another Girl Another Planet
The Replacements Lyrics
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I could kill, but I don't care about it
I can face your threats
Stand up tall and scream and shout about it
Oh no
I think I'm on another world with you
I'm on another planet with you
You always get under my skin
I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
I don't need rehabilitating
Oh no
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Space travels in my blood
And there ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out
Oh God we won't live without it
Oh no
Another girl is loving you now
Another planet, forever holding you down
Another planet
The lyrics to The Replacements' song "Another Girl Another Planet" are both simple and complex at the same time. On the surface, they are about a man who is deeply in love with someone who is equally as rebellious and daring as he is. He is always flirting with danger and is not afraid to stare death in the face. He is head over heels in love with this person and feels like he is on another planet with them. Despite the fact that they always challenge him, he doesn't find it irritating and doesn't need any rehabilitating.
However, the lyrics can also be interpreted as a metaphor for addiction. The man in the song is addicted to the feeling of danger and the adrenaline rush that comes with it. He is willing to put himself in harm's way over and over again just to feel alive. He is addicted to the person he is in love with because they enable him to continue down this dangerous path. In this way, the song is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of addiction and how it can consume a person's entire life.
Overall, "Another Girl Another Planet" is a complex song that can be interpreted in many different ways. It is both a celebration of reckless love and a warning about the dangers of addiction. The powerful lyrics and driving beat make it a classic alternative rock song that is still beloved today.
Line by Line Meaning
I always flirt with death
I frequently engage with dangerous situations as if I'm toying with the idea of dying.
I could kill, but I don't care about it
I have the capability to kill, but I am indifferent towards the idea.
I can face your threats
I am not intimidated by any threatening behavior you may exhibit.
Stand up tall and scream and shout about it
I will confidently confront and speak out against any threats or harmful behavior.
Oh no
Expressing surprise or disbelief at an unknown outcome.
I think I'm on another world with you
I feel as though I am transported to a different world or reality when I am around you.
I'm on another planet with you
You and I exist on a different level or plane than others, together.
You always get under my skin
Your actions or words tend to bother or affect me negatively.
I don't find it irritating
Despite your actions affecting me, I don't necessarily find it unpleasant or bothersome.
You always play to win
You are competitive and strive to be victorious.
I don't need rehabilitating
I don't require any intervention or help to deal with your competitive behavior.
Another girl, another planet
There is another woman out there who is experiencing a love that is out of this world.
Another girl, another planet
There is always someone else out there who is going through an incredible love story.
Space travels in my blood
I am inherently drawn to exploring and discovering new horizons, both physically and emotionally.
And there ain't nothing I can do about it
I cannot resist or change the fact that I am naturally inclined to explore the unknown.
Long journeys wear me out
Prolonged travels or undertakings tend to be tiring and draining for me.
Oh God we won't live without it
Expressing that the need for exploration and expansion is essential for survival and growth.
Another girl is loving you now
There is someone else out there who is currently in love with you.
Another planet, forever holding you down
This love is strong and steadfast, keeping you anchored and grounded forever.
Another planet
A higher plane or level of existence that is only accessible through love or heightened emotions.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER ALBERT NEIL PERRETT
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@iggypopisgod9
mats in their ragged glory
@kylesobczak7648
This was recorded in the 80s live at a University of Wisconsin gym. The Replacements weren't ALWAYS shit-faced live.
@EXTRAordinaryRnR
yes they were! haha! sometimes not as shit faced! Tommy played in a Heartbreakers tribute with Walter Lure, Clem Burke, and Mike Ness this year, limited shows in NYC and LA...first show Tommy was so fucked up he nearly fell off the stage...added the Johnny Thunders unpredictability to the whole mess!
@bk8080
I saw the Replacements three times in 1985-6. One of the greatest live band...definitely my favorite.
@Anotherroom
I'm so jealous
@gilbag
Spencer Coe Seriously Jealous
@sudburylawyer
Grandma is a HUGE replacements fan!
@katec8796
oh my god I love this band so much :)
@FenderJunki
Great music, Great people. Long live The Replacements!
@wdrauch
this is great. I really regret never seeing these guys live back in the day