Don't Tell a Soul
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Don't Tell a Soul is an album released in 1989 by The Replacements.
The album was a stylistic change from their previous albums. Where Tim
and Pleased to Meet Me
could be classified as alternative or punk, this album was more of a straightforward rock album. Reviewers noted the music's more mature themes and increasing disillusionment, along with a more private outlook.
The album marked the debut of guitarist Bob "Slim" Dunlap, who filled the slot of Bob Stinson
.
The videos for Don't Tell a Soul ("I'll Be You
" and "Achin' To Be") were more traditional.
The album was produced by Matt Wallace and the band and was recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. The band originally started recording for the album with producer Tony Berg at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, New York. After enough material was recorded to fill out an album, the band decided to scrap the recordings because they were not happy with the raw, loud sound.
The song "I'll Be You
" was the only hit single off the album.
The album was remastered and reissued by Rhino Entertainment
on September 23, 2008 with 7 additional tracks.
The album was a stylistic change from their previous albums. Where Tim
Tim (album)
Tim is an album released in October 1985 on Sire Records by the alternative rock band The Replacements. It was their first major label release...
and Pleased to Meet Me
Pleased to Meet Me
Pleased to Meet Me is the sixth full-length album by The Replacements. It was released on July 7, 1987 .The album to some degree maintains the style of the previous album, and major label debut, Tim...
could be classified as alternative or punk, this album was more of a straightforward rock album. Reviewers noted the music's more mature themes and increasing disillusionment, along with a more private outlook.
The album marked the debut of guitarist Bob "Slim" Dunlap, who filled the slot of Bob Stinson
Bob Stinson
For the baseball player, see Bob Stinson Bob Stinson was the founding member and lead guitarist for the American rock band The Replacements.-The Replacements:...
.
The videos for Don't Tell a Soul ("I'll Be You
I'll Be You
"I'll Be You" was the lead single from The Replacements' seventh studio album Don't Tell a Soul in 1989 and was written by lead singer Paul Westerberg. It became the band's first and only Billboard Hot 100 appearance, peaking at #51 and reaching the top of both the album rock and modern rock...
" and "Achin' To Be") were more traditional.
The album was produced by Matt Wallace and the band and was recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. The band originally started recording for the album with producer Tony Berg at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, New York. After enough material was recorded to fill out an album, the band decided to scrap the recordings because they were not happy with the raw, loud sound.
The song "I'll Be You
I'll Be You
"I'll Be You" was the lead single from The Replacements' seventh studio album Don't Tell a Soul in 1989 and was written by lead singer Paul Westerberg. It became the band's first and only Billboard Hot 100 appearance, peaking at #51 and reaching the top of both the album rock and modern rock...
" was the only hit single off the album.
The album was remastered and reissued by Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty record label and production company. It is owned by Warner Music Group.-History:Rhino was originally a novelty song and reissue company during the 1970s and 1980s, releasing compilation albums of pop, rock & roll, and rhythm & blues successes...
on September 23, 2008 with 7 additional tracks.
Track listing
All songs written by Paul Westerberg except as indicated.- "Talent Show" – 3:32
- "Back to Back" – 3:22
- "We'll Inherit the Earth" – 4:22
- "Achin' to Be" – 3:42
- "They're Blind" – 4:37
- "Anywhere's Better Than Here" – 2:49
- "Asking Me Lies" – 3:40
- "I'll Be YouI'll Be You"I'll Be You" was the lead single from The Replacements' seventh studio album Don't Tell a Soul in 1989 and was written by lead singer Paul Westerberg. It became the band's first and only Billboard Hot 100 appearance, peaking at #51 and reaching the top of both the album rock and modern rock...
" – 3:27 - "I Won't" – 2:43
- "Rock 'n' Roll Ghost" – 3:23
- "Darlin' One" (Westerberg/Stinson/Dunlap/Mars) – 3:39
2008 CD reissue bonus tracks
- "Portland" - 4:28
- "Wake Up" - 2:13
- "Talent Show (Demo Version)" - 2:54
- "We'll Inherit the Earth (Mix 1)" – 4:02
- "Date to Church (with Tom Waits)" - 3:49
- "We Know the Night" - 3:28
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) - 4:09
- Tracks 12 and 13 originally released on All for Nothing/Nothing for AllAll for Nothing/Nothing for AllAll for Nothing/Nothing for All is a two-disc compilation album by The Replacements. The All for Nothing disc contains tracks from Tim through All Shook Down, while the Nothing for All disc is a collection of B-sides and other previously unreleased tracks.-Disc one: All for Nothing:#"Left of the...
. - Tracks 14 and 15 are studio demos.
- Tracks 16 originally released as the B-side of "I'll Be YouI'll Be You"I'll Be You" was the lead single from The Replacements' seventh studio album Don't Tell a Soul in 1989 and was written by lead singer Paul Westerberg. It became the band's first and only Billboard Hot 100 appearance, peaking at #51 and reaching the top of both the album rock and modern rock...
". - Tracks 17 and 18 are studio outtakes.
Personnel
- Tommy Stinson – bass
- Chris Mars – drums, percussion
- Slim Dunlap – guitar
- Paul Westerberg – vocals, guitar