John Mellencamp's long-awaited album, 'Life, Death, Love and Freedom' was produced by T Bone Burnett. This American imported two disc package includes the CD, plus a high quality audio DVD.

Mellencamp has characterized the album as a collection of "modern electric folk songs." With backing from his legendary touring band, the album's 14 tracks were recorded at his studio in Bloomington, Indiana and mixed in Los Angeles with Burnett behind the boards for all of the sessions. Mellencamp cites Burnett's production as key to "finding the soul of each song." As far as signing to Hear Music is concerned, he noted, "In today's business environment, each artist needs to pursue his own path and determine what works best. For me, Hear is the right way to go for this album. I'm glad to be working with a team of open minded people who seem to be interested in what the music is about and what it sounds like."

"John Mellencamp is true original, a writer and performing artist of passion, talent and spirit who in the course of his exceptional career has maintained a unique and distinctive voice in his songwriting," said Glen Barros, president & CEO of Concord Music Group who oversees the Hear Music label. "The songs on this record are perhaps his most intimate, honest and poignant of his career. We are delighted to have this opportunity to work on 'Life, Love, Death and Freedom.'"

Tracks: Disc 1 - CD:

1. Longest Days - 3:10
2. My Sweet Love - 3:27
3. If I Die Sudden - 3:47
4. Troubled Land - 3:25
5. Young Without Lovers - 2:51
6. John Cockers - 3:54
7. Don't Need This Body - 3:27
8. A Ride Back Home - 3:13
9. Without a Shot - 3:41
10. Jena - 3:42
11. Mean - 2:35
12. County Fair - 3:44
13. For the Children - 4:38
14. A Brand New Song - 3:57