Plain Spoken: From the Chicago Theatre cover

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

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