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One of John Cougar Mellencamp’s most acclaimed albums, The Lonesome Jubilee blends heartland rock, folk, country and Americana influences into a powerful collection of songs that helped define American roots rock during the late 1980s. Released in 1987, the album showcases Mellencamp’s gift for storytelling, combining memorable melodies with lyrics that explore everyday life, small-town America and working-class experiences.

Featuring the hit singles Paper In Fire, Cherry Bomb and Rooty Toot Toot, the album marked a creative high point in Mellencamp’s career and remains a favourite among fans of classic rock and Americana. The use of fiddle, accordion and acoustic instrumentation gives the record a distinctive sound that set it apart from many mainstream rock releases of its era.

A must-have for collectors of classic rock, singer-songwriter recordings and 1980s vinyl.

Genre: Rock / Heartland Rock / Americana / Folk Rock

Track Listing

Side A

1. Paper In Fire
2. Down And Out In Paradise
3. Check It Out
4. The Real Life
5. Cherry Bomb

Side B

1. We Are The People
2. Empty Hands
3. Hard Times For An Honest Man
4. Hotdogs And Hamburgers
5. Rooty Toot Toot

Album Highlights

• Features the hit singles Paper In Fire, Cherry Bomb and Rooty Toot Toot
• One of Mellencamp’s most respected and enduring albums
• Distinctive blend of rock, folk, country and Americana influences
• Critically acclaimed release from the late 1980s

Pressing Notes

1987 release by John Cougar Mellencamp, issued during one of the most successful periods of his recording career. A strong addition to any classic rock or Americana vinyl collection.