{"product_id":"john-cougar-american-fool-1","title":"John Cougar – American Fool","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eReleased in \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eAmerican Fool\u003c\/em\u003e is the breakthrough sixth studio album by \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eJohn Cougar (Mellencamp)\u003c\/strong\u003e and became one of the defining albums of early 80s American rock. The record features two of Mellencamp’s signature hits: \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e“Jack \u0026amp; Diane”\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e“Hurts So Good”\u003c\/strong\u003e, which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eThe album embodies Mellencamp’s raw heartland rock sound with gritty guitars, driving rhythms, and working-class storytelling. Songs like \u003cem data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eDanger List\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eWeakest Moments\u003c\/em\u003e showcase his range between anthemic rockers and reflective ballads. Produced by Mellencamp and Don Gehman, this LP captures the sound that would later define Mellencamp’s career and influence generations of rock musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eThis release comes on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eRiva Records\u003c\/strong\u003e label, housed in a jacket featuring a striking close-up photo of John Cougar against a blurred Americana-inspired background. A true classic for collectors of rock vinyl, \u003cem data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eAmerican Fool\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an essential part of 80s rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eRVL7501\u003cbr\u003eCover Very Good, Record Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riva Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42525234921508,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_9015.jpg?v=1755452988","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/john-cougar-american-fool-1","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}