アメリカの原風景と労働者の哀愁を映し出す、骨太なロック
ジョン・メレンキャンプが自身のアイデンティティを確立した、誠実なメッセージ・アルバム。
「Scarecrow」というタイトルが示す通り、アメリカ中西部の厳しい現実と希望を、ストレートなバンド・サウンドに乗せて歌っている。素朴ながらも力強いメロディは、聴く者の心に真っ直ぐに届く説得力を持っている。
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A:
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1)
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Rain On The Scarecrow
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2)
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Grandma's Theme
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3)
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Small Town
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4)
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Minutes To Memories
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5)
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Lonely Ol' Night
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6)
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The Face Of The Nation
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B:
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1)
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Justice And Independence '85
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2)
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Between A Laugh And A Tear
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3)
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Rumbleseat
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4)
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You've Got To Stand For Somethin'
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5)
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R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
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Producer, Mixed By, Engineer - Don Gehman
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Mixed By - George Tutko
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Mastered By - AP
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Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals [Cameo Shadow Vocals] - Mike Wanchic
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Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] - Bob Ludwig
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Drums, Tambourine, Vibraphone [Vibes], Backing Vocals - Kenny Aronoff
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Crane
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Engineer, Mixed By - Greg Edward
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Electric Bass, Backing Vocals - Toby Myers
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Producer - Little Bastard
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Keyboards - John Cascella
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Engineer [Maintenance Engineer] - Ross Alexander (2)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Rick Fettig
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Art Direction, Design - Bob Cato
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Management - Tommy Mottola
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Liner Notes - G.M.G.
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Photography By - Marc Hauser
