Show Notes
Adam, Andy, and Travis discuss the theory that John Mellencamp invented the alt-country genre with a trio of late '80s albums that rank among his best ever.
Further Listening:
Uh-Huh - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n_oQa6R6UsPf6jqIVpR-pRcYZZya_WUXU&si=BRyV0O5JomxfdCti
Scarecrow - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mF3fOkoeJNybb7NIuHXyPfU5-dQ7DUNI8&si=15FS3ZdBowy5IZxT
The Lonesome Jubilee - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lfdHDG504mWBdUFW9Zi-b7oFQeDr96rs0&si=Sw8epeR8wNM6LPhX
Big Daddy - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lILYjkGLv_qfwGVuG0GWsVo8B-FSSiLYE&si=mHjajJDdgxA8RBHJ
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