Nothin' Matters and What If It Did
John Mellencamp · 1980
35 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · heartland rock
A blend of heartland rock and pop, filled with raw emotion and storytelling in every note.
Why this album works
This album features the hit single 'Ain't Even Done With the Night,' which helped land Mellencamp on the Billboard charts, marking a significant commercial milestone. Critics noted its mature songwriting style, which set the tone for his future works, influencing the heartland rock movement that defined the early '80s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow emotionally resonant lyrical themes for late-night drives
- Context
- Released as John Mellencamp's third studio album, 'Nothin' Matters and What If It Did' followed his breakthrough success with 'American Fool' in 1982. At this point, Mellencamp was solidifying his distinctive voice in American rock music, transitioning from a lesser-known artist to a prominent figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ricky Martin· Prince· Alanis Morissette· No Doubt· Backstreet Boys· Weezer· Cher· Green Day
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hot Night in a Cold Town Standout 3:51
- 2 Ain’t Even Done With the Night Standout 4:41
- 3 Don’t Misunderstand Me 3:36
- 4 This Time 4:20
- 5 Make Me Feel 4:07
- 6 To M.G. (Wherever She May Be) 4:56
- 7 Tonight 3:17
- 8 Cry Baby 0:25
- 9 Wild Angel 3:14
- 10 Peppermint Twist 0:29
- 11 Cheap Shot Standout 2:59
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