20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash · 2002
34 min · 12 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
Johnny Cash's deep baritone weaves through tales of heartache and resilience, encapsulating Americana's spirit in every note.
Why this album works
This album serves as a crucial anthology highlighting some of Johnny Cash's most significant tracks, making it an essential entry point for new listeners. It contributed to Cash's legacy by reaffirming his influence on both country and rock music, leading to increased sales and renewed interest in his work around the time of his passing in 2003.
- Best for
- steady storytelling with emotional depth heartfelt reflections on resilience for nostalgic road trips
- Context
- By the time '20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection' was released in 2002, Johnny Cash was enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to his collaborations with producer Rick Rubin. This compilation came out shortly before Cash's acclaimed 'American IV: The Man Comes Around', marking a pivotal moment in his career as he reintroduced his music to a new generation while still honoring his vast catalog from previous decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Night Hank Williams Came to Town 3:25
- 2 Cry! Cry! Cry! Standout 2:27
- 3 The Long Black Veil 3:16
- 4 I Walk the Line Standout 2:35
- 5 Tennessee Flat Top Box 3:08
- 6 Get Rhythm 2:32
- 7 I Still Miss Someone 3:00
- 8 Blue Train 2:06
- 9 Folsom Prison Blues Standout 2:47
- 10 Home of the Blues 3:16
- 11 Cat's in the Cradle 3:18
- 12 Wanted Man 2:52
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