Southern Accents

by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Southern Accents cover art

Originally envisioned as a sprawling concept album exploring Southern identity, 'Southern Accents' evolved into a remarkably warm, deeply melodic hybrid of heartland rock and polished 80s pop. Tom Petty infuses his signature jangle-pop sensibilities with prominent horn sections and synthesizers, creating a lush, incredibly accessible soundscape. The record is a mellow, commercially successful, and stylistically transitional moment for the band.

Genres

  • Heartland Rock
  • Southern Rock
  • Pop Rock

Tracklist

  1. Rebels
  2. It Ain't Nothin' To Me
  3. Don't Come Around Here No More
  4. Southern Accents
  5. Make It Better (Forget About Me)
  6. Spike
  7. Dogs On The Run
  8. Mary's New Car
  9. The Best Of Everything