Sevens the Easy Way (series)

Eventually

by Paul Westerberg

Product Description:

Personnel: Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar, alto saxophone, piano, organ, bass); Laurie Lindeen (vocals); Randall Davidson (strings); Brendan O'Brien (acoustic guitar, keyboards, bass); Michael Urbano (trumpet, drums, percussion); Tommy Stinson (trombone, bass); Davey Farragher, Keith Christopher (bass); Josh Freese, Michael Bland (drums, percussion); Eddie Miller (percussion).

Producers: Paul Westerberg, Brendan O'Brien.

Engineers: Lou Giordano, Nick DiDia.

Recorded at Southern Tracks, Atlanta, Georgia; Ocean Way, Los Angeles, California; Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota.

It took Paul Westerberg three years to issue a follow up to his 1993 solo debut, 14 SONGS. But when his sophomore effort, 1996's EVENTUALLY, finally appeared, Westerberg fans were treated to his finest work since the days of his former band, the late, great Replacements.

EVENTUALLY has a slightly glossier production than its predecessor, but the excellence of the work makes up for any sonic slickness. Westerberg certainly hasn't forgotten how to pen sloppy Stonesy rockers and gritty yet warm folk ballads--both styles are featured throughout the album. Standouts include such tranquil moments as "Good Day," a tribute to Westerberg's recently fallen former Replacements buddy Bobby Stinson, "Mamadaddydid," "Ain't Got Me," and "Love Untold."