The Replacements: Left of the Dial (1985)

"Left of the Dial" refers to the position of most alternative radio stations. Underground rock that led to Nirvana began in earnest in punk's aftermath. By the late 80s, it was about to explode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J004aQUKbO4

The Replacements: I'll Be You (1989)

The Replacements are an iconic band. Despite this, they made only one appearance on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. It came in 1989 with "I'll Be You." A couple of years later, Paul Weterberg's contributions to the Singles soundtrack broke into the mainstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6cud1gp4RE