Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings

Oh Boy Recordsis proud to announce the upcoming reissue ofJohn Prine'sLost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, arriving on September 12, 2025, in celebration of the album's 30th anniversary. A Grammy-nominated fan favorite,Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessingsis widely cherished for its warmth, wit, and depth, and this new edition offers fans an even closer look at one of the most joyful and creatively fertile periods inPrine'sstoried career.Originally released in 1995,Lost Dogs & Mixed BlessingsfollowedPrine'sGrammy-winning comeback albumThe Missing Yearsand further cemented his legacy as one of America's greatest songwriters. Produced byHowie EpsteinofTom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the album capturedPrineat a personal and artistic high, filled with the joy of new love, fatherhood, and unshakable creative chemistry.Backed by an all-star ensemble includingHeartbreakerspianistBenmont Tenchand guest vocals fromCarlene CarterandMarianne Faithfull,Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessingsis a vibrant showcase ofPrine'sunmatched lyrical gifts. The album flows effortlessly from the wry contentment of"Ain't Hurtin' Nobody"to the epic storytelling of"Lake Marie,"a songBob Dylanonce cited as one of his favorites.With its blend of heartfelt ballads, surreal narratives, and playful humor,Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessingsremains one ofPrine'smost expansive and beloved works. At 14 tracks and nearly an hour in length, it captures the richness of the midlife experience honest, relaxed, and fully alive. Thirty years on, this reissue offers a fresh invitation to revisit an album that continues to comfort, surprise, and inspire.