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.

"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.

Track listing
All songs by Melissa Etheridge, except where noted


 * 1) "Breakdown" – 3:54
 * 2) "Angels Would Fall" (Etheridge, Shanks) – 4:39
 * 3) "Stronger Than Me" – 4:08
 * 4) "Into the Dark" – 4:59
 * 5) "Enough of Me" – 4:39
 * 6) "Truth of the Heart" (Etheridge, Shanks) – 4:31
 * 7) "Mama I'm Strange" – 4:29
 * 8) "Scarecrow" – 5:21
 * 9) "How Would I Know" – 4:15
 * 10) "My Lover" – 5:45
 * 11) "Sleep" – 7:10 [standard pressing] / 4:39 [Limited Edition pressing]
 * 12) "Touch and Go"* – 4:36
 * 13) "Cherry Avenue"* – 4:29
 * 14) "Beloved"* – 7:54

* Limited Edition bonus tracks

Personnel

 * Melissa Etheridge – acoustic guitar, vocals
 * Kenny Aronoff – drums, marimba, shaker
 * Jon Brion – guitar
 * Mark Browne – bass guitar
 * Matt Chamberlain – drums
 * Steve Ferrone – percussion, drums
 * Rami Jaffee – keyboards
 * Jim Keltner – drums
 * Greg Leisz – guitar, mandolin, lap steel guitar, pedal steel guitar
 * Brian MacLeod – percussion, drum loop
 * Pino Palladino – bass guitar
 * John Shanks – dulcimer, guitar, harp, marimba, background vocals
 * Patrick Warren – keyboards
 * Gota Yashiki – programming

Production

 * Producers: Melissa Etheridge, John Shanks
 * Engineers: Marc DeSisto, Greg Goldman
 * Assistant engineers: John Aguto, Tom Nellen, Geoff Walcha
 * Mixing: Bob Clearmountain, Tom Lord-Alge, Chris Lord-Alge
 * 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