There aren't many bands less soothing than the Replacements, but that hasn't stopped the Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star series from creating an album of ethereal, instrumental lullabies based on the Minneapolis rockers' music.
The collection, which is oddly poignant, starts out—with a cover of the band's 1985 anthem "Bastards of Young." The track listing is an interesting illustration of how readily the band's young-and-anxious songbook can be adapted for the very young (and hopefully not very anxious): the album includes "Achin' to Be," "I'll Be You," and "We'll Inherit the Earth." Weary parents waking up for late-night feedings will find new resonance in the band's barroom ballad "Here Comes a Regular."
The Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star series now has over 200 titles, including lullaby adaptations of songs by such unlikely artists as Iron Maiden, the Misfits, and Deadmau5. The Replacements album, released on June 29, is now available via all major retailers and streaming services.
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