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The Lonesome Jubilee is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Cougar Mellencamp, released in 1987. The album is characterized by its unique fusion of rock with elements of folk, country, and traditional Americana music.
In "The Lonesome Jubilee," Mellencamp continued to explore themes of rural life, working-class struggles, and the American experience. The album features a rich and diverse sound, incorporating instruments like the accordion, violin, and dulcimer to create a distinct folk-rock sound.
"The Lonesome Jubilee" was a commercial success. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, and the lead single, "Paper in Fire," became a hit, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other notable tracks from the album include "Cherry Bomb" and "Check It Out."
Tracklist
| 1 | Paper In Fire | 3:51 | |
| 2 | Down And Out In Paradise | 3:37 | |
| 3 | Check It Out | 4:19 | |
| 4 | The Real Life | 3:57 | |
| 5 | Cherry Bomb | 4:47 | |
| 6 | We Are The People | 4:17 | |
| 7 | Empty Hands | 3:43 | |
| 8 | Hard Times For An Honest Man | 3:27 | |
| 9 | Hotdogs And Hamburgers | 4:04 | |
| 10 | Rooty Toot Toot | 3:29 | |
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| 11 | Blues From The Front Porch | 1:58 |