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Breakdown (Melissa Etheridge album)

Breakdown is the sixth album by singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). A Limited Edition version of the album was simultaneously released featuring three bonus tracks.

Breakdown

October 5, 1999

1998–1999

A&M Studios, Los Angeles, California
Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, California

Rock

53:50

"Scarecrow" is dedicated to the memory of Matthew Shepard, and his family and friends.


"Into the Dark" appeared in episodes of Haven and Night Visions.

Melissa Etheridge – acoustic guitar, vocals

– drums, marimba, shaker

Kenny Aronoff

– guitar

Jon Brion

Mark Browne – bass guitar

– drums

Matt Chamberlain

– percussion, drums

Steve Ferrone

Rami Jaffee – keyboards

– drums

Jim Keltner

– guitar, mandolin, lap steel guitar, pedal steel guitar

Greg Leisz

– percussion, drum loop

Brian MacLeod

– bass guitar

Pino Palladino

dulcimer, guitar, harp, marimba, background vocals

John Shanks

– keyboards

Patrick Warren

Gota Yashiki – programming

Producers: Melissa Etheridge,

John Shanks

Engineers: Marc DeSisto, Greg Goldman

Assistant engineers: John Aguto, Tom Nellen, Geoff Walcha

Mixing: , Tom Lord-Alge, Chris Lord-Alge

Bob Clearmountain

Mastering:

Bob Ludwig

studio technician: Brett Allen

Art direction: Scott Denton Cardew

Artwork: Scott Denton Cardew

Photography: Barbara Green, Rocky Schenck

Hair stylist: Bernhard Tammé