album · August 17, 2010
No Better Than This
John Mellencamp 2023 (Island)See this day
singer-songwriteramericanarock
On "No Better Than This," Mellencamp makes the most of the Audion Victrola's lo-fi aesthetic, creating a raw and resonant album that feels both immediate and timeless. The album features songwriting contributions from George David Weiss, Bob Thiele, and Walden Allen.
- The album was recorded on an original 1930s Audion electromagnetic Victrola.
- The album featured songwriting contributions from George David Weiss, Bob Thiele, and Walden Allen.
- The album was released on August 17, 2010, on John Mellencamp’s own label, later distributed by Mercury Records.
John Mellencamp is a rock artist from Indiana, best known for his distinctive heartland rock sound. In 2010, he released "No Better Than This," a collection of songs recorded on an old Audion Victrola.
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