Yes, we all know where he came from. And yes, we all know he's legendary as the frontman of one of the greatest outfits of indie rock ever (The Replacements). But here's a thought worth a pill or two: Isn't it about time the name Paul Westerberg stands on its own in the annals of rockdom?

Paul Westerberg, as in songwriter extraordinare, as in the composer of five solo albums. Widely acclaimed as one of the finest lyricists in rock.