Stereo

Westerberg’s transformation from inelegantly wasted young wunderkind to mature, bruised troubadour continues with this fine set of folksy ditties. Thankfully, our hero hasn’t lost his knack for breaking your heart with a turn of phrase or a gauzy guitar motif. A bonus disc of grittier fare, recorded under the alias Grandpa Boy and previously released as Mono, is included, presumably for those who prefer their Paul in harder-rockin’ mode. Stereo: A- Mono: