New Westerberg Release Possibly Features Tom Waits

(Pitchfork) Just over a month ago, Paul Westerberg announced the digital release of a 49-cent album. Then, in early August, came the "5:05" single, a digital track that clocked in at, yes, five minutes and five seconds. Now, he has released a mini-album called 3oclockreep


It seems that Tom Waits is featured in the 20-minute banter/song collage of "3oclockreep", though his involvement is unconfirmed. But around the track's 15-minute mark, there's certainly a singer that sounds like Waits. As for "Finally Here Once", it's a satisfyingly straightforward rootsy pop song. 3oclockreep can be downloaded via TuneCore.


On a sadder Replacements-related note, drummer Steve Foley died last weekend at his Minneapolis home, according to Westerberg's website. Foley was a replacement Replacement, filling in for original drummer Chris Mars on the band's final tour in 1990 and 1991. According to Westerberg's website, "The cause of death is believed to be an accidental overdose of prescription medication." He was 49 years old. featuring two more new tracks for download, the title track and "Finally Here Once". Dude's on a roll.

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