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Episode 11 - An In-Depth Look at the Lost Masterpiece "Orpheus Descending"
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Summary
Don and Mike take a song-by-song look into Mellencamp's latest release - 2023's "Orpheus Descending," which was named after a Tennessee Williams play and takes a dark look at the state of the nation while featuring some of Mellencamp's finest songwriting. Added bonus: A previously unreleased live version of album's lead track "Hey God."