A Believer Sings the Truth
Johnny Cash · 1979
55 min · 20 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
Uplifting gospel melodies intertwine with Cash's deep baritone, creating a spiritually resonant atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting themes of spiritual resilience
- steady pacing for reflective listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- warm melodies for communal singing
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks high-energy dance tracks
- prefers lengthy narrative explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — First album of entirely gospel material, marking a shift in Cash's focus.
- Themes
- spiritual resurrection· gospel joy· personal redemption
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'A Believer Sings the Truth' is Johnny Cash's first album of entirely gospel material. This release followed his transition to Columbia Records and came after his notable work in the 1970s that revitalized his career, showcasing his continuous exploration of faith through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- Tall Man — Continues the spiritual themes with a blend of country and gospel elements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Troublemaker by Willie Nelson — Shares a similar blend of country and gospel with themes of personal redemption and spiritual reflection.Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Explores deep spiritual themes and introspection, wrapped in rich baritone vocals and poetic lyrics.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Wings in the Morning".
Disc 1
- 1 Wings in the Morning Start here 2:43
- 2 Gospel Boogie (A Wonderful Time Up There) 2:37
- 3 Over the Next Hill 2:34
- 4 He's Alive 4:16
- 5 I've Got Jesus in My Soul 2:40
- 6 When He Comes 3:31
- 7 I Was There When It Happened (So I Guess I Ought to Know) 2:14
- 8 I'm a Newborn Man 1:40
- 9 There Are Strange Things Happening Every Day 3:30
- 10 Children Go Where I Send Thee 2:42
Disc 2
- 1 I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal 2:14
- 2 Lay Me Down in Dixie 1:59
- 3 Don't Take Everybody for Your Friend 2:23
- 4 You'll Get Yours, I'll Get Mine 2:20
- 5 Oh Come, Angel Band 2:48
- 6 This Train Is Bound for Glory 3:30
- 7 I'm Gonna Try to Be That Way 2:49
- 8 What on Earth (Will You Do for Heavens Sake) 2:08
- 9 That's Enough 2:43
- 10 The Greatest Cowboy of Them All 3:55
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in Johnny Cash's catalog. First album of entirely gospel material, marking a shift in Cash's focus.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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