Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theatre
John Mellencamp · 2018
72 min · 16 tracks · pop rock · heartland rock
A heartfelt blend of rock and storytelling, capturing the essence of American life through evocative melodies and poignant lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt storytelling throughout album
- evocative melodies for reflection
- for late-night introspection
- nostalgic vibes of small-town life
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2018, John Mellencamp was a seasoned artist with a career spanning over three decades. 'Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theatre' is a live recording that showcases his evolution as a performer and storyteller, following his previous studio album 'Sad Clowns & Hillbillies' from 2017.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Tom Petty· Bob Seger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lawless Times 4:31
- 2 Troubled Man 4:05
- 3 Minutes to Memories 4:20
- 4 Small Town 5:09
- 5 Stones in My Passway 3:50
- 6 Pop Singer 3:24
- 7 Check It Out 5:18
- 8 Longest Days 4:00
- 9 The Full Catastrophe 4:01
- 10 My Soul's Got Wings 2:58
- 11 Overture 3:05
- 12 Rain on the Scarecrow 4:49
- 13 Paper in Fire 4:39
- 14 Authority Song 4:35
- 15 Pink Houses 7:14
- 16 Cherry Bomb 6:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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