The Replacements reform to raise funds for ill guitarist
15 January 2013, 16:15
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
Punk legends The Replacements have reunited to raise funds for their former guitarist, who is currently recovering from a stroke.
The Minneapolis band recorded their first new material in 23 years to help contribute to the recovery of their ailing former member, Slim Dunlap.
The group are set to release the Songs For Slim EP digitally on 5 March, before the 12″ vinyl gets a physical outing in April.
A limited-edition 10″ version is currently being auctioned here.
The full tracklist reads as below:
Side A:
1. Busted Up
2. Radio Hook Word Hit
Side B:
1. I’m Not Sayin’
2. Lost Highway
3. Everything’s Coming Up Roses
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