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The Man in Black shows hints of gray on American III: Solitary Man, his first studio album since being interrupted by a series of serious illnesses in 1997. While the inevitability of aging has been the downfall of many of his contemporaries, Johnny Cash's dark convictions and powerful presence have gone from rough hardwood to solid stone. The stark beauty of his 1994 release American Recordings and the warm, friendly collaborations on 1996's Unchained combine to create two distinct moods: one of living-room jam sessions with invited friends, and another of stark solo (and near-solo) songs highlighting Cash's years and stories. Partnering once again with Tom Petty, the two join together on Petty's own "I Won't Back Down" and the Neil Diamond-penned title track. Cash also lays his lonesome hands on U2's "One" and reunites with fellow outlaw Merle Haggard on the stubborn "I'm Leavin' Now." These duets and well-known covers show an inviting side of Johnny Cash. But the real highlights of the album are those reminiscent of his American Recordings songs; they feature just the man and his guitar, with nothing else to clutter the story. The creaks and despair of the vaudeville song "Nobody" tell of a man who has become hardened by his solitude, while the Palace hymn "I See a Darkness" soars with the passion of a thousand gospel choirs, even though there are only two men singing. Although at times it is difficult to hear past Tom Petty's growl or Sheryl Crow's young harmonies in the more popular songs Cash covers, these obscure prison songs and country ballads sound as honest and heartfelt as his own compositions. At age 68, his warm baritone may waver but his passion never does.
© Zac Johnson /TiVo
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℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - Neil Diamond, ComposerLyricist - John Carter Cash, Producer, Associate Producer - JIM SCOTT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - David Ferguson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Sylvia Massey, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer - Haven Gillespie, ComposerLyricist - Beasley Smith, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
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℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer - Egbert Williams, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer - Will Oldham, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer, Associate Producer - JIM SCOTT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Cave, ComposerLyricist - Mick Harvey, ComposerLyricist - David Ferguson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Sylvia Massey, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - David Allen Coe, ComposerLyricist - John Carter Cash, Producer
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
June Carter Cash, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Sheryl Crow, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Wesley Routh, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer - Sheryl Crow, Accordion, AssociatedPerformer - Dennis Turner, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Rick Rubin, Producer - John Carter Cash, Producer - Merle Haggard, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Johnny Cash, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist - Rick Rubin, Producer - Traditional, ComposerLyricist - John Carter Cash, Producer, Arranger, Associate Producer, Work Arranger - Sheryl Crow, Accordion, AssociatedPerformer - JIM SCOTT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - David Ferguson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Sylvia Massey, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
Album review
The Man in Black shows hints of gray on American III: Solitary Man, his first studio album since being interrupted by a series of serious illnesses in 1997. While the inevitability of aging has been the downfall of many of his contemporaries, Johnny Cash's dark convictions and powerful presence have gone from rough hardwood to solid stone. The stark beauty of his 1994 release American Recordings and the warm, friendly collaborations on 1996's Unchained combine to create two distinct moods: one of living-room jam sessions with invited friends, and another of stark solo (and near-solo) songs highlighting Cash's years and stories. Partnering once again with Tom Petty, the two join together on Petty's own "I Won't Back Down" and the Neil Diamond-penned title track. Cash also lays his lonesome hands on U2's "One" and reunites with fellow outlaw Merle Haggard on the stubborn "I'm Leavin' Now." These duets and well-known covers show an inviting side of Johnny Cash. But the real highlights of the album are those reminiscent of his American Recordings songs; they feature just the man and his guitar, with nothing else to clutter the story. The creaks and despair of the vaudeville song "Nobody" tell of a man who has become hardened by his solitude, while the Palace hymn "I See a Darkness" soars with the passion of a thousand gospel choirs, even though there are only two men singing. Although at times it is difficult to hear past Tom Petty's growl or Sheryl Crow's young harmonies in the more popular songs Cash covers, these obscure prison songs and country ballads sound as honest and heartfelt as his own compositions. At age 68, his warm baritone may waver but his passion never does.
© Zac Johnson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:52
- Main artists: Johnny Cash
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: American Recordings
- Genre: Country
© 2000 American Recordings, LLC ℗ 2000 American Recordings, LLC
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