http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4069&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rssMany critics consider Westerberg's former band the Replacements to be one of the most important bands of the '80s. The band grew up drunk in public, from a snotty Punk band to a brilliantly sloppy rock 'n' roll outfit whose anti-hero attitude and brilliant (Westerberg-penned) songs helped pave the way for the alt-rock gold rush of the '90s. The 'Mats never had any chart success, however, and Westerberg as a solo artist hasn't had much to speak of, either. The sound of his solo records is a blend of acoustic guitar or piano-driven ballads, as well as Stones rockers sung in his cigarette-burnished, torn shirt cuff of a voice. His lyrics still deal with issues of love, alienation and loss, but now they're much more introspective and mature. The fact that he is no longer the drunken Dylan Thomas of Indie Rock has left some critics scratching their heads, but he'll probably still be making excellent music long after they've retired. - Tom HeymanAdult Alternativeen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:21:31 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4069&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Many critics consider Westerberg's former band the Replacements to be one of the most important bands of the '80s. The band grew up drunk in public, from a snotty Punk band to a brilliantly sloppy rock 'n' roll outfit whose anti-hero attitude and brilliant (Westerberg-penned) songs helped pave the way for the alt-rock gold rush of the '90s. The 'Mats never had any chart success, however, and Westerberg as a solo artist hasn't had much to speak of, either. The sound of his solo records is a blend of acoustic guitar or piano-driven ballads, as well as Stones rockers sung in his cigarette-burnished, torn shirt cuff of a voice. His lyrics still deal with issues of love, alienation and loss, but now they're much more introspective and mature. The fact that he is no longer the drunken Dylan Thomas of Indie Rock has left some critics scratching their heads, but he'll probably still be making excellent music long after they've retired. - Tom Heyman http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30412546&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:13:01 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 30412546 ply.30412546 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30412546&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29135173&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:06:37 -0800 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 29135173 ply.29135173 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29135173&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29135172&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:57:03 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 29135172 ply.29135172 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29135172&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25312225&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 13 May 2009 12:14:54 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 25312225 ply.25312225 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25312225&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17196895&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:15:55 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 17196895 ply.17196895 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17196895&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17084856&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:13 -0800 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 17084856 ply.17084856 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17084856&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14084032&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:41:39 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 14084032 ply.14084032 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.14084032&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13370904&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:42:22 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 13370904 ply.13370904 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13370904&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11934965&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:35:03 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 11934965 ply.11934965 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11934965&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9273021&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:09:08 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 9273021 ply.9273021 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9273021&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8916678&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:54:47 -0800 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 8916678 ply.8916678 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8916678&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8942149&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:43:19 -0700 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 8942149 ply.8942149 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8942149&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8603186&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring Paul Westerberg on Rhapsody Online 8603186 ply.8603186 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8603186&variant=play&rws=%2Fpaul-westerberg%2Fplaylists.rss