John Cougar Mellencamp – Plain Spoken (LP)

Album Info Hide Show Artist: John Cougar Mellencamp Album: Plain Spoken Released: USA, 2014 Tracklist: A1 Troubled Man A2 Sometimes There’s God A3 The Isolation Of Mister A4 The Company Of Cowards A5 Tears In Vain B1 The Grass Ring B2 Freedom Of Speech B3 Blue Charlotte B4 The Courtesy Of Kings B5 Lawless Times Info About Buying Vinyl From Our Record Store We are a small independent record store located at 211 High St, Preston in Melbourne, Australia (North of Northcote, between Thornbury & Reservoir) We buy and sell new and used vinyl records – if you have a collection you’d like to sell please click here . We ship Australia wide for a flat rate of $10 for standard shipping or $15 for express post. Free Shipping for orders $150 and over. You can also pick up your order in store, just select Local Pickup at the checkout. We also ship internationally – prices vary depending on weight and location. We ship vinyls in thick, rigid carboard mailers with a crushable zone on either side, and for extra safety we bubble wrap the records. In stock vinyl is usally shipped next business day, please check the availability field at the top of the product page to see whether the record is currently in stock or if it is available from the supplier as well as estimated shipping times. If you order an in stock item together with a pre order or back order (listed as available from supplier rather than in stock) then the order will be shipped together when all items arrive. If you would like the in stock items shipped first please place two separate orders or contact us to arrange shipping items separately. We are strongly committed to customer satisfaction. If you experience any problems with your order contact us so we can rectify the situation. If the record arrives damaged or doesn’t arrive we will cover the cost of replacing or returning the record. If you change your mind you have 30 days to return your record but you must cover the cost of returning it to the store. You can contact our Melbourne record shop at (03) 9939 3807 or at [email protected] Happy Listening! Description Hide Show Late drive, empty streets, and John Mellencamps Plain Spoken doing the heavy lifting. Hes long past the showy choruses here, leaning into grainy voice, acoustic guitars and small, telling details. Troubled Man opens like a confession, all restraint and resolve. The Isolation of Mister rides a weary shuffle that feels lived-in, and Lawless Times snaps with that wry, side-eyed protest he does so well. This LP has real presence. The low end sits deeper, and theres more space between the strings and voice, so the band breathes without losing grit. Its a late-career statement that belongs beside Springsteens Devils & Dust era, but Mellencamp keeps the melodies closer to the porch and the stories closer to the bone. Packaging is tidy, the sequencing flows, and the performances feel close to the room. If youd rather order online, you can buy John Mellencamp records online with us. Spin it front to back and youll hear a songwriter at ease with his scars, talking straight without getting dour. We like it for Sunday afternoons or a quiet weeknight when you want songs that meet you where youre at, not where you should be. Plain Spoken is exactly that, and better for it. Grab it online now or drop in to our Melbourne shop and take it home today. Product Reviews Hide Show Write a Review