Brothers and Sisters -

I think that "Bastards of Young" by the Replacements is one of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs ever recorded. If an alien from outer space came to earth, and he knew nothing of human culture, and he asked me, "What is this rock 'n' roll you speak of?" I would say, "This is," and then I would play "Bastards of Young" for him, and he would understand. Right after the introductory lick, the whole band hits, and Paul Westerberg just screams, and the scream comes from his guts, and I am awestruck and dumbstruck by the purity of the rock 'n' roll that ensues.

Your Friend to the Bitter End,
-zfa