{"product_id":"brave-and-crazy-melissa-etheridge-vinyl-lp-isl-1252","title":"Brave and Crazy – Melissa Etheridge (Vinyl LP, ISL 1252)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMelissa Etheridge – Brave and Crazy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsland Records · Catalog No. ISL 1252 · Side A Matrix: CHD ISL-1252-1 1A2HZK:(CR)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Etheridge burst onto the rock scene in 1988 with a raw, blues-drenched voice that drew immediate comparisons to Janis Joplin and Bruce Springsteen. A Kansas native who honed her craft in the bars of Los Angeles, Etheridge quickly earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying live performers of her generation. Her confessional songwriting — equal parts vulnerability and defiance — resonated deeply with fans who found in her music an honesty rarely heard on mainstream radio. By the time \u003cem\u003eBrave and Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e arrived in 1989, she was no longer a newcomer; she was a force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1989, \u003cem\u003eBrave and Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e is Melissa Etheridge's second studio album and a confident step forward from her acclaimed debut. Produced by Kevin McCormick and Craig Krampf, the record leans into Etheridge's strengths — muscular guitar work, emotionally charged vocals, and lyrics that feel lived-in and urgent. Where her debut introduced the world to her sound, \u003cem\u003eBrave and Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e deepened it, showcasing a songwriter willing to take risks and an artist growing into her full power. The album reached the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 and earned Etheridge a Grammy nomination, cementing her place among rock's most compelling voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the anthemic \u003cstrong\u003e\"No Souvenirs\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sweeping, emotionally raw track that became one of Etheridge's signature songs — its chorus landing like a gut punch every time. \u003cstrong\u003e\"Brave and Crazy\"\u003c\/strong\u003e channels the reckless energy of youth with a driving rhythm and a hook that refuses to let go. \u003cstrong\u003e\"You Used to Love to Dance\"\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases her quieter, more introspective side, while \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Angels\"\u003c\/strong\u003e closes the record on a haunting, reflective note. Throughout, Etheridge's guitar playing is front and centre — gritty, expressive, and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis record has been carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl shows \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and handling, but played \u003cstrong\u003eflawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback — typical for a record of this vintage. The \u003cstrong\u003ejacket is in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying normal shelf wear. A solid addition to any Etheridge collection or classic rock library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47743764005117,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f26a49b8-9db6-4eee-983b-555b65ca24bf.jpg?v=1782157108","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/brave-and-crazy-melissa-etheridge-vinyl-lp-isl-1252","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}