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Paul Westerberg often cited the Faces as a major influence on the  Replacements, and it's easy to see how careening barroom rockers like this 1973  album's "Borstal Boys" made a dent in the aesthetic that produced  "I.O.U." and "Takin a Ride." More than anything, though,  Westerberg was affected by the late Ronnie Lane's closed-door weepers  ("Flags and Banners" and dejected apologias ("Glad and  Sorry"). Rod Stewart also essays a sensitive moment or two, notably on the  single "Cindy Incidentally," which nearly equals "You Wear It  Well" as a masterpiece of the heartfelt affection he once commanded so  effortlessly.--Rickey Wright