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Let It Be
The 120th greatest album of all time
Let It Be, released in 1984 by The Replacements, blends raw garage rock and post-punk energy with melodic power pop and indie sensibilities. The album alternates raucous, loose performances and more reflective, melodic songs, showcasing Paul Westerberg's confessional songwriting on tracks such as I Will Dare, Bastards of Young and Androgynous. Its mix of rough-edged guitars, direct vocals and hooky melodies helped define a rough-hewn alternative rock sound that influenced many bands in the indie and college-rock scenes.
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