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With 1985's SCARECROW, John Cougar Mellencamp established himself as an uncompromising artist fully in control of his professional and artistic pursuits. With THE LONESOME JUBILEE, however, he set out to paint his masterpiece. Fully embracing the aesthetic found on the classic hits "Pink Houses" and "Jack and Diane," the Indiana native explores rock's rootsier elements, while forgoing the poetic aspirations of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan in favor of simpler, straight-from-the-gut lyricism.
In the process, Mellencamp created the trademark working-class pop hybrid that defined his brand of "heartland rock." Backed by folksy fiddle and accordion, jangling power-pop guitars, and a pounding beat equal parts Memphis soul and Rolling Stones, the singer repeatedly explores the twin themes of broken dreams ("Paper in Fire," "The Real Life") and simple pleasures ("Cherry Bomb," "Rooty Toot Toot"). Simultaneously an arena-ready Grand Statement and a Saturday night hoe-down, THE LONESOME JUBILEE goes a long way towards fusing the rebel spirit and brash roar of no-frills rock & roll with the emotionally direct twang of the best country music.
Audio Remasterer: Bob Ludwig.
Personnel: John Cougar Mellencamp (vocals, guitar); Larry Crane (guitar, steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica); Mike Wanchic (guitar, banjo, dobro, dulcimer); Kenny Aronoff (hammered dulcimer, vibraphone, percussion); Toby Myers (banjo, bass); Lisa Germano (fiddle); John Cascella (accordion, melodica, keyboards); Pat Peterson (percussion, background vocals); Crystal Talifero (background vocals).
Personnel: John Mellencamp (vocals); Larry Crane (guitar, mandolin); Mike Wanchic (guitar, background vocals); Lisa Germano (violin); John Cascella (pennywhistle, accordion, Farfisa, Hammond b-3 organ); Kenny Aronoff (vibraphone, drums); Toby Myers (bass guitar, background vocals); Crystal Taliefero, Pat Peterson (background vocals).
Lonesome Jubilee Music | List Price | $9.95 (You save $3.26) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Folk Rock | | Label | Island | | Orig Year | 1987 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5836  | | CD Universe Part number | 6853196 | | Catalog number | 000451302 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 24, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | John Mellencamp; Don Gehman | | Personnel | Kenny Aronoff - vibraphone, drums
John Mellencamp - vocals
Crystal Taliefero
Lisa Germano - fiddle
Mike Wanchic - guitar, banjo, dobro, dulcimer
Larry Crane - guitar, steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica
Toby Myers - banjo, bass
John Cougar - vocals, guitar
Pat Peterson - percussion, background vocals
John Cascella - accordion, melodica, keyboards
Crystal Califero - background vocals
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John Mellencamp Lonesome Jubilee Songs Lonesome Jubilee Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  Check Out "Check it Out"
"Check it Out" is one of the all-time folk-rock classics.
Submitted by johngonda298 (Falls Church, VA USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. One of his best!!
Great album, somewhat uncharacteristic of John. Awesome music and composition.
Submitted by cub (Rio Vista, Ca.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Outstanding Even 20 Years Later
I bought the audio tape back in '87 when it was first released. After I read reviews in Playboy Magazine and listened to "Paper & Fire" on the radio,I knew the album had to be great. Boy was I ever right! Ten years late I bought the CD after my tape was completely wasted. When I bought my first mp3 player in July of 2007, I figured I would put this CD on it. This is by far the best overall album I have truly heard in years. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
Submitted by The Steeleman (Bellaire, OH USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Straight From The Heartland
While Ronald Reagan pontificated about making America great in the 1980's, John Mellencamp wasn't buying any of it. With honest lyrics and gritty music, Indiana's favorite son chronicled trouble in the heartland, where the rich got richer and the working class had trouble finding work. The Real Life, so aptly named, expressed the aspirations of ordinary people and is one of JM's most underrated songs. Paper in Fire smolders with human frustration. Every song rings true, even today.
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