It took THE REPLACEMENTS no less than five years and three longplays for major labels to notice them and want to cash in on the success of their “Let It Be” album, so its successor, “Tim” from 1985, signaled a new beginning for the Minneapolis ensemble – and the end of an era for the original foursome too. The platter was not hugely successful, yet the fans grew to love it over the years, even though Paul Westerberg and his friends never liked the record’s sound. Now, that issue is remedied, as the forthcoming deluxe box set – subtitled “Let It Bleed Edition” and scheduled for release on September 22nd – improves on the familiar material.
