On the eve of Rhino’s reissues of their first four albums, there is more buzzing regarding a possible Replacements reunion. The buzz is all stemming from a recent interview with Billboard.com. I must say, my nerdy soul is torn over all these rumors. After all, this is one of those bands for me. I worship the band, through and through. So the question remains, would I go see a Replacements reunion show?

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I’ve seen Paul Westerberg live before and hearing all the old ‘Mats songs was special and I let out many an awkward yell in his general direction. So yeah, having Tommy Stinson and him together again for another round would be cool in that way. I think, however, Westerberg realizes that this is a different kind of beast compared to those other huge reunions that have happened over the last few years with The Pixies and even Dinosaur Jr. Those type of bands can reunite and make it work, but I’m not really sure about the ‘Mats. Seeing how it would only be half of the original band.

“So if I was ever going to play, I’d like to play once the whole shooting match is out, because I don’t think I could physically get up there and bellow these 18 songs (from) that first record. That’s just sheer youth there. I can’t find that in a bottle or a pill. I’m just too creaky for that,” Westerberg says in the article.

The Replacements at Coachella? No thanks. I don’t want this band I hold so dear in my heart reuniting for some uber-huge, corporate sponsored mega-concert. So, that being said, would I go see a Replacements reunion if it were to happen? If it was in a medium-sized venue and not $70? Yes. Do I think they should reunite? No. I think they should leave their legacy alone and just form a new band. But hey, don’t be afraid to throw in some classics along the way gents.

Thoughts?

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