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John Mellencamp: Orpheus Descending

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On June 16, 2023, “Republic” label released “Orpheus Descending”, the twenty-fifth John Mellencamp studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Belmont Mall” in Belmont, Indiana, and was produced by John Mellencamp.

Personnel:

  • John Mellencamp – vocals, guitar, art direction, design
  • Troye Kinnett – harmonica, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
  • Andrew York – bass guitar, guitar, backing vocals, music direction
  • Dane Clark – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Lisa Germano – violin, backing vocals
  • Marianelly Agosto – Spanish narration
  • David Leonard – engineer, mixing
  • Scott Davis – engineer assistant
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Speck Mellencamp – cover art
  • Joe Spix – art direction, design
  • Michael Stucker – technical engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by John Mellencamp, except where noted.

  1. Hey God
  2. The Eyes of Portland
  3. The So-Called Free
  4. The Kindness of Lovers
  5. Amen
  6. Orpheus Descending
  7. Understated Reverence
  8. One More Trick
  9. Lightning and Luck
  10. Perfect World – Bruce Springsteen
  11. Backbone

Status Quo: Backbone

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On September 6, 2019, “earMusic” label released “Backbone”, the 33rd Status Quo studio album. It was recorded 2018 – 2019, at “ARSIS Studios”, and was produced by Francis Rossi.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, lead guitar, mixing
  • Richie Malone – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • John “Rhino” Edwards – vocals, basses, guitars
  • Andy Bown – vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • Leon Cave – drums, percussion
  • Andy Brook – engineer, recording, mixing, mastering

Track listing:

  1. Waiting For a Woman – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
  2. Cut Me Some Slack – Francis Rossi – John “Rhino” Edwards
  3. Liberty Lane – Francis Rossi, John “Rhino” Edwards
  4. I See You’re in Some Trouble – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
  5. Backing Off – Andy Bown, Francis Rossi
  6. I Wanna Run Away with You – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
  7. Backbone – Francis Rossi, John “Rhino” Edwards
  8. Better Take Care – John David
  9. Falling Off the World – Leon Cave
  10. Get Out of My Head – Richie Malone
  11. Running Out of Time – Andy Bown, Francis Rossi