The Kid Inside
John Mellencamp · 1977
45 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · heartland rock
A raw exploration of youthful angst and disillusionment wrapped in heartland rock melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective late-night listening
- emotional storytelling journeys
- introspective mood exploration
- short, impactful song moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'The Kid Inside' was John Mellencamp's second studio album, following his debut 'Chestnut Street Incident.' At this point, Mellencamp was still shaping his identity as a rock artist, experimenting with themes that would later define his career. The album reflects his early attempts to blend personal storytelling with the burgeoning heartland rock sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Tom Petty· Bob Seger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kid Inside 5:32
- 2 Take What You Want 3:14
- 3 Cheap Shot 3:53
- 4 Sidewalk and Streetlights 4:08
- 5 R. Gang 2:30
- 6 American Son 4:52
- 7 Gearhead 2:38
- 8 Young Genocides 2:26
- 9 Too Young to Live 7:45
- 10 Survive 4:09
- 11 The Whore 1:21
- 12 The Man Who Sold the World 2:27
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