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Suicaine Gratifaction (Limited Edition) | 
 enlarge | Artist: Paul Westerberg
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 410427
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
UPC: 724349893924
EAN: 0724349893924
ASIN: B00000I40W
Release Date: February 23, 1999
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| Tracks:
| • | It's a Wonderful Lie | | • | Self-Defense | | • | Best Thing That Never Happened | | • | Lookin' Out Forever | | • | Born for Me | | • | Final Hurrah | | • | Tears Rolling up Our Sleeves | | • | Fugitive Kind | | • | Sunrise Always Listens | | • | Whatever Makes You Happy | | • | Actor in the Street | | • | Bookmark |
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| Customer Reviews:
 This might be sacrilege... November 19, 2008
Michael Anthony Stephens (Colorado Springs)
...but this is pound for pound my favorite collection of Westerberg tunes. That includes the entire Replacements catalog. Paul has always been an extraordinary lyricist, but he just plain outdid himself on Suicaine. He's the master at walking the fine line between emotion and melodrama. "It's a Wonderful Lie might be the best song he's ever written. Unlike his other solo efforts, which are all still better than most songwriter's best albums, Suicaine has no filler. This is his masterpiece in my opinion. And when talking about Paul, that says a lot. Buy it!!!!!!
Heaven March 27, 2000
Dan Pienta (Chicago, Ilinois)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Paul Westerberg is the best song writer this side of heaven.
Unbelievable effort February 17, 2000
Kristopher Walker (Wabash College)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are a Paul Westerberg fan, you know how good his material is. If you are not, then its time you picked up Suicane. This is Paul's best solo release, and quite possibly the best album he has been associated with since the Replacement(s) days with Tim. 14 songs is amazing, and Eventually is pretty good, but neither can compare to the soft force and quiet confidence that his latest effort does. "Its a Wonderful Lie" is perhaps the most honest, and non-cliched song I have ever heard. Followed all the way to the end with the ever-so-sad "Bookmark. All points in between are keepers. While Eventually was a bit spotty, and hit-or-miss, this album reinstates Paul as the best living songwriter.
The best yet ... the Westerberg album I've been waiting for December 6, 1999
Steven Wagner (Minnesota)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I own every Replacements and Westerberg album produced by a record label, and there is something special about Suicaine Gratification. When the album came out, I asked a trusted clerk at a music dealer to describe the album. He said melodramatic. I said that is what I like. But his description isn't complete, because through and through, this is the best Westerberg solo album yet. It keeps his classical sound and powerful lyrics. This album has all the emotion, passion and drama one would expect from this great song writer. I expected typical Westerberg when I bought this, but I received more than that. I agree with previous reviews about the collection of songs, but one that has been overlooked is "Fugitive Kind," an absolutely brilliant song. It may be my favorite Westerberg song since that dark day when the Replacements ceased to exist. This is a must buy for any 'Mats fan, but also a must-have for any who prides themselves on having a wide musical taste. Westerberg's treatment of human emotion is unmatched, and he continues to write about topics that others don't, or couldn't. Still, there's a humor in his lyrics that doesn't seem hokie. No other album this year is like Suicaine Gratification.
 Paul returns with a mixed bag... November 2, 1999
I have been a fan of Paul Westerberg for years. The man can write damn good songs. I mean, lyrically can anyone touch him? I say no way. the only thing lacking on this album is the pop catchy-ness that pervaded his last record, Eventually. Several of the Suicaine tracks are astounding, though. Especially "Self-Defense" which makes me wish that I hadn't have quit piano lessons when I was 11 and opt for the drums. Same Westerberg sound, too. It's classic, but I wanna see Paul really take a trip in another direction...Paul meets The Dust Bros.? I'm babbling, buy the record, but if you must choose, I say get "14 Songs" first, save up, and THEN get "Suicaine"...
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