A Biography
John Mellencamp · 1978
46 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · heartland rock
A gritty blend of heartland rock and pop influences, reflecting the struggles of American life in the late '70s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- gritty tales of everyday life
- for late-night drives
- background warmth for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced thrills
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as John Mellencamp's debut album in January 1978, 'A Biography' marked the beginning of his journey in the music industry. At this time, he was still establishing his identity as an artist, transitioning from his earlier work under the name Johnny Cougar. This album laid the groundwork for his future success and solidified his role in the heartland rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Tom Petty· Bob Seger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born Reckless 4:35
- 2 Factory 3:03
- 3 Night Slumming 4:36
- 4 Taxi Dancer 4:05
- 5 I Need a Lover 5:37
- 6 Alley of the Angels 3:55
- 7 High C Cherrie 5:02
- 8 Where the Sidewalk Ends 3:54
- 9 Let Them Run Your Lives 5:56
- 10 Goodnight 2:15
- 11 I Need a Lover (UK single version) 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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