Suicaine Gratifaction (1999)

About this title: Former Replacements leader Paul Westerberg found himself in an awkward position throughout the '90s. Blessed with a songwriting gift that could have made him the next Springsteen, but saddled with a crippling fear of embracing the mainstream, since leaving his former band Westerberg had been faced with the unenviable task of trying to win a new audience 20 years after his career began. On his album Suicaine Gratifaction the singer seems to be meditating on the very same point. In the brilliant opening track, "It's a Wonderful Lie," in a tone of both honesty and irony he sings, "How am I ... read more

Tracks:

1. It's a Wonderful Lie [Westerberg]
2. Self-Defense [Westerberg]
3. Best Thing That Never Happened [Westerberg]
4. Lookin' Out Forever [Westerberg]
5. Born for Me [Westerberg]
6. Final Hurrah [Westerberg]
7. Tears Rolling up Our Sleeves [Westerberg]
8. Fugitive Kind [Westerberg]
9. Sunrise Always Listens [Westerberg]
10. Whatever Makes You Happy [Westerberg]
11. Actor in the Street [Westerberg]
12. Bookmark [Westerberg]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.