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This career spanning compilation chronicles the first decade of music from American singer songwriter John Mellencamp. Released in 1997, the collection features fourteen essential tracks ranging from early arena rock anthems like I Need A Lover to heartland rock staples such as Pink Houses and Small Town. The album was compiled by Mellencamp himself and includes a then previously unreleased cover of the Terry Reid song Without Expression. Production for the various tracks involved acclaimed collaborators including Don Gehman, Steve Cropper, and John Punter. Performance credits feature notable guests such as Mick Ronson on guitar and Larry Crane on harmonica. The tracks were recorded between 1978 and 1988, showcasing the evolution of a rock and roll icon.
Tracklist
| Track | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | I Need A Lover | 5:37 |
| 02 | Ain't Even Done With The Night | 4:38 |
| 03 | Hurts So Good | 3:39 |
| 04 | Jack And Diane | 4:15 |
| 05 | Crumblin' Down | 3:35 |
| 06 | Pink Houses | 4:44 |
| 07 | Authority Song | 3:49 |
| 08 | Lonely Ol' Night | 3:45 |
| 09 | Small Town | 3:40 |
| 10 | R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. | 2:55 |
| 11 | Paper In Fire | 3:51 |
| 12 | Cherry Bomb | 4:49 |
| 13 | Check It Out | 4:20 |
| 14 | Without Expression | 5:06 |