Don't Tell a Soul
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Don't Tell a Soul is the sixth studio album by the American rock band The Replacements, released on February 7, 1989 by Sire Records.
Recording and release
Don't Tell a Soul marked the debut of Bob "Slim" Dunlap, who replaced founding guitarist Bob Stinson.[1] The album was recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Matt Wallace and the band. It was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, who decided to give the record "a three-dimensional, radio-ready sound".[2] However, singer and guitarist Paul Westerberg was not satisfied with the new direction, commenting: "I thought the little things I'd cut in my basement were closer to what I wanted."[2]
Don't Tell a Soul was released on February 7, 1989 by Sire Records. The song I'll Be You was released as a single.[3] In 2008, the album was remastered and reissued by Rhino Entertainment with 7 additional tracks.[4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B+[5] |
| Rolling Stone | [6] |
| Pitchfork Media | 8.0/10[4] |
Don't Tell a Soul received generally favorable reviews, with critics noting the music's more mature themes and increasing disillusionment, along with a more private outlook.[7] Ira Robbins of Rolling Stone praised Westerberg's writing, stating that Don't Tell a Soul "is full of his sharp-tongued wordplay and idiosyncratic musical structures."[6] In February 1990, the album was ranked at number 16 in The Village Voice's 1989 Pazz & Jop critics' poll.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Paul Westerberg, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Talent Show" | 3:32 | |
| 2. | "Back to Back" | 3:22 | |
| 3. | "We'll Inherit the Earth" | 4:22 | |
| 4. | "Achin' to Be" | 3:42 | |
| 5. | "They're Blind" | 4:37 | |
| 6. | "Anywhere's Better Than Here" | 2:49 | |
| 7. | "Asking Me Lies" | 3:40 | |
| 8. | "I'll Be You" | 3:27 | |
| 9. | "I Won't" | 2:43 | |
| 10. | "Rock 'N' Roll Ghost" | 3:23 | |
| 11. | "Darlin' One" | Paul Westerberg, Slim Dunlap, Chris Mars, Tommy Stinson | 3:39 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Portland" | 4:28 | |
| 13. | "Wake Up" | 2:13 | |
| 14. | "Talent Show" (Demo Version) | 2:54 | |
| 15. | "We'll Inherit the Earth" (Mix 1) | 4:02 | |
| 16. | "Date to Church" (with Tom Waits) | 3:49 | |
| 17. | "We Know the Night" (Outtake) | 3:28 | |
| 18. | "Gudbuy t'Jane" (Outtake) | Noddy Holder, Jim Lea | 4:09 |
Personnel
- Paul Westerberg – vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Tommy Stinson – bass
- Chris Mars – drums, percussion
- Slim Dunlap – guitar, mellotron, keyboards
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing engineer, piano, synthesizers
References
- ^ a b Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Don't Tell a Soul". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Bob Mehr (2016). Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements, the Last Rock 'n' Roll Band. Da Capo Press. p. 315. ISBN 0306818795.
- ^ "I'll Be You". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2016-03-26. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Mark Richardson (2008-09-26). "Tim / Pleased to Meet Me / Don't Tell a Soul / All Shook Down". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on 2015-02-01. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Robert Christgau. "The Replacements". Robertchristgau.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Ira Robbins (1989-02-09). "Don't Tell A Soul". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
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{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The 1989 Pazz & Jop Critics Poll". The Village Voice. 1990-02-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
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External links
- Don't Tell a Soul at Discogs (list of releases)