Name: John Mellencamp by John Mellencamp
Brand: John Mellencamp
SKU: 074646960226
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John Mellencamp reinvents himself on this self-titled album as a fresh start on a new label after spending 20 years signed to Mercury Records. Like his last record MR. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, Mellencamp's musical wanderlust has led him beyond the standard instrumental lineup of guitar, bass & drums. The carefree "I'm Not Running Anymore" finds him using vocal and rhythmic loops whereas the lo-fi aesthetics and hip-hop vocals of "Break Me Off Some" bring to mind Beck's sensibilities crossed with the Mitchell Froom/Tchad Blake production techniques usually employed by Los Lobos.

Befitting the elder statesmanhood worn by this cantankerous Hoosier, the topics he writes about go beyond the girl-meets-boy scenarios of his youth. Some of the personal and biblical imagery Mellencamp deals with includes raising children ("Your Life Is Now"), our collective origins ("Where The World Began"), karmic philosophy ("It All Comes True") and a fictional argument between Cain and Abel ("Fruit Trader"). Pretty heady stuff coming from the gritty and uncompromising package that is John Mellencamp.

12. Days Of Farewell (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Composer: Toby Myers
John Mellencamp; Composer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Andy York
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Lyricist: Toby Myers
John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Toby Myers
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener
Bob Ludwig; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

2. Your Life Is Now (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Andy York
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Composer: George M. Green
John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: George M. Green
John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

7. Where The World Began (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Mike Wanchic
Andy York; Performer
Composer: George M. Green
John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: George M. Green
John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Engineer: David Thoener; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Miriam Sturm
Moe Z. Md; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Sturm
Andy York
Toby Myers
Moe Z. Md
Janas Hoyt
Jimmy Ryser
Kílla
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
John Mellencamp
Paul Mahern; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Paul Mahern
Mike Wanchic; Production

3. Positively Crazy (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Andy York
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Composer: George M. Green
Andrew York
John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: George M. Green
Andrew York
John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

1. Fruit Trader (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Mike Wanchic
Andy York; Performer
Composer: John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

5. It All Comes True (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Vess Ruhtenberg
Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Andy York
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Composer: George M. Green
John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: George M. Green
John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

10. Break Me Off Some (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Andy York
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Composer: Moe Z. Md
George M. Green
John Mellencamp
Moe Zmd; Composer
Lyricist: Moe Z. Md
George M. Green
John Mellencamp
Moe Zmd; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

11. Summer Of Love (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Composer: Andrew York
John Mellencamp; Composer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Andy York
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Lyricist: Andrew York
John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Toby Myers
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener
Bob Ludwig; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

4. I'm Not Running Anymore (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Mike Wanchic
Andy York; Performer
Composer: John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

8. Miss Missy (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark
Stan Lynch; Performer
Guitar: Mike Wanchic
Izzy Stradlin
Andy York; Performer
Harmonica: Lisa Germano; Performer
Composer: John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Miriam Sturm
Moe Z. Md; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm
Lisa Germano; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Sturm
Moe Z. Md
Janas Hoyt
Pat Peterson
Andy York
Toby Myers
Jimmy Ryser
Kílla
Mike Wanchic; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Paul Mahern
David Thoener
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Paul Mahern
Mike Wanchic; Production

6. Eden Is Burning (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Mike Wanchic
Andy York; Performer
Composer: John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

9. Chance Meeting At The Tarantula (Album Version)

by John Mellencamp

Bass: Toby Myers; Performer
Drums: Dane Clark; Performer
Guitar: Mike Wanchic
Andy York; Performer
Composer: John Mellencamp; Composer
Lyricist: John Mellencamp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Fettig; Production
Loops: Moe Z. Md; Performer
Performer: John Mellencamp; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Dane Clark; Performer
Piano: Andy York
Moe Z. Md
Miriam Sturm; Performer
Violin: Miriam Sturm; Performer
Vocals: Moe Z. Md
Toby Myers
Miriam Sturm
Mike Wanchic
Jimmy Ryser
Janas Hoyt
Andy York
Kílla; Performer
Mixing Engineer: David Thoener
Paul Mahern
John Mellencamp; Production
Recording: Paul Mahern
David Thoener; Production
Primary Artist: John Mellencamp; Main Performer
Producer: John Mellencamp
Mike Wanchic
Paul Mahern; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 56 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Roots Rock, Arena Rock, Adult Contemporary

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 5, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74646960226

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John Mellencamp

12. Days Of Farewell (Album Version)

2. Your Life Is Now (Album Version)

7. Where The World Began (Album Version)

3. Positively Crazy (Album Version)

1. Fruit Trader (Album Version)

5. It All Comes True (Album Version)

10. Break Me Off Some (Album Version)

11. Summer Of Love (Album Version)

4. I'm Not Running Anymore (Album Version)

8. Miss Missy (Album Version)

6. Eden Is Burning (Album Version)

9. Chance Meeting At The Tarantula (Album Version)

Technical Specifications

John Mellencamp

Product information

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12. Days Of Farewell (Album Version)

2. Your Life Is Now (Album Version)

7. Where The World Began (Album Version)

3. Positively Crazy (Album Version)

1. Fruit Trader (Album Version)

5. It All Comes True (Album Version)

10. Break Me Off Some (Album Version)

11. Summer Of Love (Album Version)

4. I'm Not Running Anymore (Album Version)

8. Miss Missy (Album Version)

6. Eden Is Burning (Album Version)

9. Chance Meeting At The Tarantula (Album Version)

Technical Specifications