A Biography is John Mellencamp's second released album (third recorded), and last credited to his then-stage name "Johnny Cougar." Recorded in London, it was released in the U.K. and Australia by Riva Records on March 6, 1978.

Released: March 6, 1978

Recorded: 1977–78

Studio Wessex Studios, Basing Street Studios, AIR Studios, London

Genre: Rock, Heartland Rock

Length: 42:58

Label: Riva

Producer: John Punter

Mellencamp has often spoken negatively about his early albums, and A Biography is no exception. 

He stated in Tim Holmes’ 1986 biography: “A Biography is so bitter. I mean I don’t even like to listen to it. I can’t believe it’s me. The songs were written in ’76 or ’77. The lyrics were real awful. They were real ‘I hate you. I hate this.’ And that’s the way I felt at that time."

Side One

No. Title Length

1. "Born Reckless" 4:35

2. "Factory" 3:02

3. "Night Slumming" 4:40

4. "Taxi Dancer" 4:05

5. "I Need a Lover" 5:37

Side Two

No. Title Length

1. "Alley of the Angels" 3:58

2. "High C Cherrie" 4:58

3. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" 3:56

4. "Let Them Run Your Lives" 5:55

5. "Goodnight"

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