Johnny Cash - American V: A Hundred Highways
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Free Music Review: Moved to tears
Hit: 5 Stars
My mom died recently and I cried through virtually this entire album (in my car--sobbing, probably should have pulled over). The first song I played over and over. Also the song about the train taking off with the mom while the baby was crying so much his eyes were red...Sorry I can't remember the titles. The part where he sings he heard her call his name. How poignant. More crying.
All I can say is that Johnny Cash was a huge part of the music in my parents'house as I was growing up (in the 60s and 70s) and not discovered again until "Walk the Line" reminded me of my time as a child listening to the radio while driving across country with my parents and brother.
I will definitely play this CD at my mom's memorial at sea. I love this CD--it was gut wrenching and soul inspiring at the same time. I am so glad I bought it.
Free Music Review: A fitting finale
Hit: 5 Stars
I got my listen from a friend who is reviewing this cd for a magazine, and it's bittersweet to hear Cash's voice singing new songs. The songs are almost autobigraphical- in his last years Johnny was ill, he lost June, and he held onto his faith with an iron grip. You can hear the pain in his voice on "Love's Been Good to Me" and "Rose of My Heart". There's a sense of satisfaction and contentment in "Further on Up the Road" and "Four Strong Winds". If you enjoyed Cash's last four CDs, this one will fit in well with your collection. I was a big fan of Cash's- in fact, when he died, Newsweek published my letter expressing how much of a loss to the music world it was when he passed away. Am I biased? Heck, yes. But I'd like to think that even if you're a new Cash fan, this CD would be a great introduction.Free Music Review: Cash's most exposed album.
Hit: 5 Stars
The mixing may have never gone underway prior to Cash's death, but Rick Rubin had a deep respect for Johnny and still does. This album treats his material with dignity and respect. When I read a new album was coming out a few months ago, I was wary. I thought "American IV" was a perfect way to end Cash's career, and I also thought "Hurt" was the perfect farewell song. But "If You Could Read My Mind" may have taken that spot. It's heartfelt and moving, but not as pessimistic as "Hurt." It reveals the heart of a man who is alone and a tortured soul, but he is finally experiencing peace.
I'm not sure if this is quite as good overall as "American IV" in terms of music and general dynamics, but if you aren't truly moved by this album, you probably need a kick-start to your heart.
Free Music Review: So emotionally powerful it's makes you feel like he's standing right next to you.
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a casual Johnny Cash fan for about 5 years. So I can assure you as a casual fan that this CD had to earn all five stars out of me. I wish I could have given it 10. What struck me the most was the passion in Johnny's frail, course, yet emotionally pleasing voice. You feel like your right there in the room with him. After listening to this CD you feel like your saying goodbye to an old friend. The CD feels like a right of passage for Johnny. Most of the songs are covers, but he makes them his own (which shows just how in touch he was musically). When you listen to this CD Johnny will take you on a tour of his heart. I especially loved the songs "Help Me" and "I came To Believe." This CD left me humbled, and sad to lose a close friend I never knew I had.Free Music Review: The legend continues
Hit: 5 Stars
All the American Recordings get 5 stars in my opinion. I don't like all of them equally but I respect each note on each and every recording more than I respect the sum total of every note played on every CMA winner since pop went country. The American Recordings are honest and righteous and proud. This recording continues the legend.
Let the arguments continue concerning how the production was done. It's secondary to the recording and the recording is very, very good. JC's voice is weak, he's off key sometimes, he misses a note or three at times. The other musicians are dubbed in later from separate sessions in which The Man In Black did not participate. Get over it. Close your eyes and listen. The music does not lie.