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John Mellencamp — Your Life Is Now (Acoustic)
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bubble_headed_beach_blond
(flapping hard to keep up)
Posted: Feb 16, 2005 - 19:14
 
his songs always give me dyspepsia. heartburn. diarrhea. migraines. but other than that, i think they're nifty.
eyelykearrpee
Posted: Jan 18, 2005 - 07:49
 
His last name is actually Menstrualcramp, which explains his vocal style, but his agent didn't think it would fly. That's why he went through so many names early on. Not the best song but not the worst. Fantastically average.
skooney
(road to redemption)
Posted: Jan 03, 2005 - 14:34
 
he's for the people. even though he's kind of a dork, he's OUR DORK.

we're for the people, too, right?

i gave him a 7 for being well-intentioned. at least he's not a creep like ted nugent or something.


I think you've got it kinda right. I've seen JM over the years. I remember him a thousand years ago on American Bandstand as Johnny Cougar, with greased hair and all. He does seem to be trying for substance, and I think its honest - not great, but honest. Anyway I've since tried to listen to him that way and give him the benefit of the doubt. He's not the worst out there by any shot.
snarf
(Silver Spring, MD)
Posted: Jan 03, 2005 - 14:33
 
aurora1957 wrote:
being played just to spite the naysayers, eh?

Little Johnny Cougar has made a career out of mediocrity. Unlike Neil Young, whose genius comes across as rough hewn and unprofessional, Couger/Mellencamp/Whatever is a true bumblefudge who panders to the ignorant and unaware to earn his bread.

I know somebody somewhere likes him, but I just can't stand the man and his blue collar posing. A phony who has traded on his minor talent for way too long. Makes one appreciate just how dismal "average" really is.



What?
Gish05
Posted: Jan 03, 2005 - 14:32
 
Good song, especially since this is the guy that used to a little ditty 'bout Jack & Diane. :D
klgs24
(Springfield, IL)
Posted: Jan 03, 2005 - 14:27
 
KevDogRedux wrote:
This sounds like John Cougar Mellencamp covering a bad Indigo Girls song (alright, you got me, is there any other kind of Indigo Girls song?).


Tsk, tsk. Two slams in one comment.

BTW, I LIKE this song. And the video is cheesily good.
KevDogRedux
(Los Angeles, CA)
Posted: Jan 03, 2005 - 14:24
 
This sounds like John Cougar Mellencamp covering a bad Indigo Girls song (alright, you got me, is there any other kind of Indigo Girls song?).
sean
(In the outskirts, and in the fringes)
Posted: Dec 19, 2004 - 18:58
 
Q. Where do vegetables go for their vacation?
A. Johnny Cougar's Meloncamp
mojoman
Posted: Dec 19, 2004 - 18:55
 
Sorry, John (or is that Cougar?), you'll never be a Dylan. You just sound dorky trying to sound like him.
bluedot
(Long Beach, CA)
Posted: Dec 05, 2004 - 01:11
 
he's easy to hate because he's got that red-state edge.

but guess what!

he's on OUR SIDE.

he's for the people. even though he's kind of a dork, he's OUR DORK.

we're for the people, too, right?

i gave him a 7 for being well-intentioned. at least he's not a creep like ted nugent or something.

but i DO understand why some here might not like his actual muusick....



aurora1957
Posted: Nov 20, 2004 - 06:30
 
being played just to spite the naysayers, eh?

Little Johnny Cougar has made a career out of mediocrity. Unlike Neil Young, whose genius comes across as rough hewn and unprofessional, Couger/Mellencamp/Whatever is a true bumblefudge who panders to the ignorant and unaware to earn his bread.

I know somebody somewhere likes him, but I just can't stand the man and his blue collar posing. A phony who has traded on his minor talent for way too long. Makes one appreciate just how dismal "average" really is.


hamer12string
(Orlando, FL)
Posted: Nov 05, 2004 - 11:23
 
Uuughh....
Heathen
(Medicine Hat)
Posted: Nov 05, 2004 - 11:22
 
Full Throttle Fromage Attack

:(
Enrique
Posted: Oct 21, 2004 - 17:02
 
Excruciating to bear. Off to the LRC!
paulmall
(Seattle)
Posted: Oct 06, 2004 - 22:14
 
GolfRomeo wrote:


Nice little ditty.

I suspect that he doesn't give a shit what you think about his music.


Yea, who knows what he gives a shit about......good song, but the man just cannot carry a tune.
indypaul
Posted: Sep 07, 2004 - 12:03
 
sergeant_x wrote:
It always seems like John Cougar wants sooooo badly to be taken seriously as a profound songwriter. Maybe he should change his name again.

dmax wrote:
I like John Cougar Mellonhead, but this song, and especially this version, stinks.
"Your life is now."
"Would you teach your children to tell the truth."

What????? :???:


Wake up gang!!! He dropped the "Cougar" a very long time ago. :headshake:
ChardRemains
(Washington DC/N. Virginia)
Posted: Sep 07, 2004 - 11:43
 
Nice ditty. Kind of cheesy. Sums it up rather well.
Angloray
(Los Angeles)
Posted: Aug 23, 2004 - 17:15
 
he's just kind of cheesy...
mig7
Posted: Jul 12, 2004 - 09:11
 
GolfRomeo wrote:


Nice little ditty.

I suspect that he doesn't give a shit what you think about his music.

He might not appreciate the overall 5.4 rating, though--

GolfRomeo
(The Beach, South Carolina)
Posted: Jul 12, 2004 - 09:08
 
sergeant_x wrote:
It always seems like John Cougar wants sooooo badly to be taken seriously as a profound songwriter. Maybe he should change his name again.


Nice little ditty.

I suspect that he doesn't give a shit what you think about his music.

Pyro
(Between a rock and a hard place)
Posted: Jun 15, 2004 - 13:44
 
bHoby wrote:

Actually a great break from some of the overly-produced studio selections that modern listeners all expect. Nothing delivers a more deliciously imperfect sound than the north American harmonic.


When I first heard the harp (harmonica), I thought it sounded like Dylan playing

masterhead
(Sacramento, Ca)
Posted: Jun 15, 2004 - 13:43
 
dmax wrote:
I like John Cougar Mellonhead, but this song, and especially this version, stinks.
"Your life is now."
"Would you teach your children to tell the truth."

This is the comment that made more sense to me...
n4ku
Posted: Jun 02, 2004 - 08:39
 
justlistening wrote:
Why do people hate Mellencamp???


I think they're just jealous.

sergeant_x
(Lawrence KS)
Posted: Jun 02, 2004 - 08:31
 
It always seems like John Cougar wants sooooo badly to be taken seriously as a profound songwriter. Maybe he should change his name again.
Tenacious_C
(Minneapolis, MN)
Posted: May 20, 2004 - 02:17
 
CRAP, CRAP, CRAP ! ! !
snarf
(Silver Spring, MD)
Posted: Feb 22, 2004 - 19:43
 
dmax wrote:
I like John Cougar Mellonhead, but this song, and especially this version, stinks.
"Your life is now."
"Would you teach your children to tell the truth."

What????? :???:


Your point is what again?

bHoby
(River City, Wisconsin)
Posted: Dec 22, 2003 - 13:08
 
BigCalm wrote:
Wincing everytime he starts up on that bloody harmonica

Actually a great break from some of the overly-produced studio selections that modern listeners all expect. Nothing delivers a more deliciously imperfect sound than the north American harmonic.
Peels
Posted: Nov 21, 2003 - 15:21
 
Are we listening to the same song??
BigCalm
(England)
Posted: Nov 11, 2003 - 06:53
 
Wincing everytime he starts up on that bloody harmonica
alpizzy
(Whitmore Lake, MI)
Posted: May 16, 2002 - 12:04
 
Quote from my co-worker Dave: "Wow, this song is really inspiring
me - to commit suicide" :D
(former member)
(Shadow Valley Condos)
Posted: Apr 15, 2002 - 19:03
 
I like John Cougar Mellonhead, but this song, and especially this version, stinks.
"Your life is now."
"Would you teach your children to tell the truth."

What????? :???:
Enrique
(Peru)
Posted: Mar 15, 2002 - 15:12
 
Originally Posted by justlistening:


Sorry guys, made my rating a 10 now just to counteract all this confounded pooping! What is up with that.


Whatever. The fact remains that this song--how do you say--sucks ass.Edited By Enrique at 9:09 am on 4/05/2002
justlistening
(Irvine, CA)
Posted: Mar 15, 2002 - 14:15
 
Originally Posted by eric_w88:
Definitely to poop on as someone else said :)


Sorry guys, made my rating a 10 now just to counteract all this confounded pooping! What is up with that.
eric_w88
(Secret Hideaway)
Posted: Mar 15, 2002 - 14:13
 
Definitely to poop on as someone else said :)
Edited By eric_w88 at 2:13 pm on 3/15/2002
kevinc
(Richardson, TX)
Posted: Jan 22, 2002 - 12:37
 
>grrr.... this song sucks very much..... this guy can't
>even sing or say good things!!!!!!! STOP HIM >NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doesn't he say something about teaching your children to tell the truth? Surely that's a good thing. Therefore he can and does say good things :)

I don't think this song is that bad. It's not brilliant; It's not as good as his best material on Scarecrow, Lonesome Jubilee or Human Wheels (a great album, IMO), but
it's not atrocious.

That's my opinion, and I'm stickin' with it :)

Kevin
tahoe12
(St. Paul, MN)
Posted: Jan 22, 2002 - 12:36
 
Thank you Gypsy! I have closely followed JM's career for 15 years and although his music doesn't resemble my other favorite artists, there is definetly room in my cd collection for him and his attitude.
gypsy222
(Minneapolis, MN)
Posted: Jan 22, 2002 - 12:29
 
Justlistening, you are so right. Mellencamp is great.. Many people only know his "radio" play tunes. I am lucky to have a friend who turned me on to his deeper cuts, etc.. and it makes me appreciate him way more then I used to.
justlistening
(Irvine, CA)
Posted: Nov 26, 2001 - 17:10
 
Why do people hate Mellencamp??? This is an enjoyable song. Maybe not brilliant but leaves me feeling positive.