Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings

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Oh Boy Records proudly announces the upcoming re-release of John Prine’s *Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings*, set for September 12, 2025, in a digital deluxe version, to mark the album's thirtieth anniversary. Nominated for a Grammy Award and beloved by fans, this album is renowned for its warmth, wit, and depth. This special edition offers a renewed immersion into one of the most joyful and creatively fertile periods in the legendary American singer-songwriter's career. Originally released in 1995, *Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings* followed *The Missing Years*, his Grammy-winning comeback album, and further cemented John Prine's status as one of American folk music's greatest storytellers. Produced by Howie Epstein (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), this album reflects a moment of personal and artistic balance: Prine celebrates newfound love, fatherhood, and unshakeable inspiration. Surrounded by a prestigious cast—Benmont Tench (Heartbreakers) on piano, Carlene Carter, and Marianne Faithfull on backing vocals—Prine fully displays his mastery of words. The album oscillates between the mischievous serenity of "Ain't Hurtin' Nobody" and the expansive storytelling of "Lake Marie," cited by Bob Dylan as one of his favorite songs. With its touching ballads, quirky narratives, and tender humor, *Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings* remains an album as vast as it is precious. Thirty years later, this re-release invites listeners to rediscover a record that is at once soothing, surprising, and profoundly alive.