On the Way Down From the Moon Palace

by Lisa Germano

On the Way Down From the Moon Palace cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Major Bill
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:45
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut solo album from John Mellencamp's former violinist showcases her remarkably intimate and vulnerable chamber pop songwriting. Her whispery vocals and delicate string arrangements create a deeply introspective, folk-leaning atmosphere that set the stage for her acclaimed independent career.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, instrumental, female-vocals, chamber, experimental, retro, lo-fi, downtempo, literate

Tracklist

  1. On The Way Down From The Moon Palace (3:58)
  2. Guessing Game (3:01)
  3. Blue Monday (3:28)
  4. Calling (1:01)
  5. Hangin' With A Deadman (3:49)
  6. Screaming Angels Dancing In Your Garden (2:52)
  7. Riding My Bike (1:56)
  8. Simply Tony (2:03)
  9. Dig My Own Grave (3:16)
  10. Cry Baby (3:25)
  11. Bye Bye Little Doggie (4:24)
  12. The Other One (3:43)
  13. Dark Irie (2:49)

Credits

  • Jeff Hedback - bass
  • Kenny Aronoff - drums
  • Greg Edward - written-by

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