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Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings

John Prine · 1995

57 min · 14 tracks · country · folk

A blend of wry storytelling and heartfelt melodies, evoking nostalgia and the complexities of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • wry storytelling with emotional depth
  • nostalgic themes of love and
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, John Prine was a respected figure in folk and country music, having released several acclaimed albums since his debut in 1971. 'Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings' came as his first studio album after a five-year hiatus, reflecting a period of personal challenges including health issues that shaped his songwriting during this time.
Stylistic neighbors
Steve Goodman· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 New Train 3:24
  • 2 Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody 5:00
  • 3 All the Way With You 3:53
  • 4 We Are the Lonely 4:28
  • 5 Lake Marie 6:00
  • 6 Humidity Built the Snowman 4:27
  • 7 Day Is Done 3:33
  • 8 Quit Hollerin’ at Me 4:16
  • 9 Big Fat Love 3:58
  • 10 Same Thing Happened to Me 3:18
  • 11 This Love Is Real 3:18
  • 12 Leave the Lights On 3:28
  • 13 He Forgot That It Was Sunday 5:38
  • 14 I Love You So Much It Hurts 2:31

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