A masterpiece by Mellencamp that deepens roots music.
This is a masterpiece that uses fiddles and accordions to elevate the original landscape of rural areas and working people into rock music.
This ambitious work takes a step beyond the straightforward rock sound of his previous albums, incorporating folk elements into his own interpretation. The fusion of indigenous sounds and universal melodies is stunning. This is one of his most sincere works.
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A:
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1)
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Paper In Fire
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2)
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Down And Out In Paradise
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3)
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Check It Out
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4)
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The Real Life
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5)
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Cherry Bomb
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B:
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1)
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We Are The People
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2)
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Empty Hands
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3)
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Hard Times For An Honest Man
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4)
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Hotdogs And Hamburgers
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5)
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Rooty Toot Toot
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Fiddle - Lisa Germano
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Producer - Don Gehman
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Producer - Don Gehman
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Producer - John Cougar Mellencamp
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Producer - John Cougar Mellencamp
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Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Banjo, Dulcimer, Backing Vocals - Mike Wanchic
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Drums, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Dulcimer, Congas, Backing Vocals - Kenny Aronoff
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Autoharp, Banjo, Backing Vocals - Larry Crane
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Bass, Banjo, Backing Vocals - Toby Myers
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Backing Vocals - Crystal Taliefero
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Backing Vocals, Cowbell, Tambourine - Pat Peterson
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Accordion, Keyboards, Saxophone, Melodica, Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle], Claves - John Cascella