The first time I listened to this I ran off to find more of John Doe and ended up delving into X, The Knitters and The Replacements.  
Most of the 80s disappeared in a blur of obligations with music limited to my own collection or what fell into my lap; so, for me, bands like this are often as "new" as Lissie. 
Listening to more and remembered I'd bookmarked a link to bring back.  I found the ' liner notes ' very interesting.  (probably you've seen it before KC )
http://medialoper.com/why-the-replacements-saved-my-life/