Michael Penn - Mr.Hollywood JR. 1947

New album presents 12 new songs set against the backdrop of post-WWII America. Michael Penn is fascinated with the year 1947. on his new record, Penn weaves historical, political and social events and themes into 12 meticulously crafted songs that tell a series of inter-connected stories of human relationships and romance set against the backdrop of post-World War II America. Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1947 paints a picture of a Los Angeles that doesn't exist anymore. On this self-produced album, Penn is joined by many longtime collaborators, including Patrick Warren (keyboards), Aimee Mann (background vocals and bass) and former member of L.A. cult band the Grays, Buddy Judge (harmony vocals). Spin Art. 2005.

1) Walter Reed
2) Denton Road
3) Room712 the Apache
4) Pretending
5) The Transistor
6) Mary Lynn
7) 18 September
8) The Television Set Waltz
9) Your Know How
10) A Bad Sign
11) O.K
12) On Automatic
13) [Untitled Hidden Track]