John Mellencamp has introduced a deluxe reissue of his basic 1985 album Scarecrow, which he is previewing with a beforehand unreleased demo of his High 10 hit “Small City.”
Scarecrow Deluxe will hit cabinets on Nov. 4 as a two-CD field set containing a remastered model of the unique album, alternate variations and unreleased bonus tracks, in addition to a photograph booklet and new liner notes by creator and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.
Followers may splurge on the “tremendous deluxe version field set,” which contains the two-CD assortment, a 2022 Atmos combine of the unique album on Blu-Ray CD, a 180-gram LP, an authentic image sleeve of the “Small City” 7-inch single, a photograph booklet, lithographs, poster and essay.
You’ll be able to preorder Scarecrow Deluxe now and see the complete observe itemizing and take heed to “Small City (Author’s Demo)” beneath.
Initially launched in August 1985, Scarecrow peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was licensed five-times platinum by the RIAA. An excoriating music cycle concerning the loss of life of the American dream and oppressive company greed, the LP earned rave opinions and spawned three High 10 hits for Mellencamp: “Small City” (No. 6), “Lonely Ol’ Evening” (No. 6) and “R.O.C.Ok. in the united statesA.” (No. 2).
John Mellencamp, ‘Scarecrow Deluxe’ Monitor Itemizing
CD 1
1. “Rain on the Scarecrow”
2. “Grandma’s Theme”
3. “Small City”
4. “Minutes to Reminiscences”
5. “Lonely Ol’ Evening”
6. “The Face of the Nation”
7. “Justice and Independence ’85”
8. “Between a Snicker and a Tear”
9. “Rumbleseat”
10. “You have Received to Stand for Somethin'”
11. “R.O.C.Ok. in the united statesA. (A Salute to 60’s Rock)”
12. “The Type of Fella I Am”
13. “Small City (Acoustic Model)”
CD 2
1. “Beneath the Boardwalk”
2. “Lonely Ol’ Evening (Tough Combine)”
3. “Between a Snicker and a Tear (Author’s Demo)”
4. “Carolina Shag”
5. “Chilly Sweat”
6. “Rumbleseat (Author’s Demo)”
7. “Good Guys”
8. “R.O.C.Ok. in the united statesA. (A Salute To 60’s Rock) (Tough Combine)”
9. “Minutes to Reminiscences (Tough Combine)”
10. “Shama Lama Ding Dong”
11. “Small City (Author’s Demo)”
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