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Personnel: John Mellencamp (vocals, guitar); Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Mike Wanchic (guitar, background vocals); Larry Crane, Andy York (guitar); Miriam Sturm (violin); John Cascella (accordion); Nancy Arnold (oboe); Michael Ramos (organ); Jay Ferguson (keyboards); Reggie Hamilton, Willie Weeks (bass instrument); Kenny Aronoff (drums, percussion); Ricky Lawson (drums); Toby Myers, Carroll Sue Hill (background vocals).

Liner Note Author: Jann Wenner.

Over the course of nearly 30 years, more than 15 albums, four name changes, and one near-death experience, John Mellencamp forged a widely imitated sound that established the blueprint for the musical sub-genre commonly referred to as "Heartland Rock." The Indiana native made a name for himself by combining a powerful, Stones-like guitar attack with a country twang, along with rhythms informed by tough, blue-eyed soul and a lean lyrical style dotted with striking Steinbeck-esque rural imagery.

Remarkably enough, Mellencamp pulled the unusual trick of becoming a genuine pop superstar while maintaining a regular-guy image. Close listening to any of the tracks on WORDS & MUSIC, however, reveals Mellencamp's secret--he really is a regular guy. Tunes such as the defiant "Authority Song" and the gentle "Hand to Hold On To" are sung without a trace of irony, which is a big part of his music's appeal. Another thing that separates Mellencamp from his contemporaries is his willingness to tinker with his signature sound. The man who made the accordion cool in rock again raps on "Peaceful World," and, on 2004's "Walk Tall," even employs the services of R&B producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds--not too bad for an ordinary guy.

What the critics say...

Rolling Stone (No. 966, p.64) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[M]ore than just an impressive retrospective from the bard of Belmont, Indiana....[features] a cherry-picked selection of lesser-known gems..."

Track Listing:

Disc 1:
  1. Walk Tall
  2. Pink Houses
  3. Lonely Ol' Night
  4. Jackie Brown
  5. Rain On The Scarecrow
  6. Love And Happiness
  7. Check It Out
  8. Peaceful World
  9. Paper In Fire
  10. Your Life Is Now
  11. Human Wheels
  12. When Jesus Left Birmingham
  13. Authority Song
  14. What If I Came Knocking
  15. Crumblin' Down
  16. Small Town
  17. R.O.C.K. In The USA
  18. Cherry Bomb
  19. Pop Singer
Disc 2:
  1. Thank You
  2. Martha Say
  3. Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)
  4. Hand To Hold On To
  5. I Need A Lover
  6. Hurts So Good
  7. Get A Leg Up
  8. Wild Night
  9. Dance Naked
  10. Teardrops Will Fall
  11. Ain't Even Done With The Night
  12. Just Another Day
  13. Jack & Diane
  14. Rumble Seat
  15. I'm Not Running Anymore
  16. Again Tonight
  17. This Time
  18. Now More Than Ever
Release date NZ
October 19th, 2004
Label
Island Records (USA)
Number of Discs
2
Original Release Year
2004
Box Dimensions (mm)
142x125x10
UPC
0602498642368
Product ID
1524630

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