American V: A Hundred Highways
Johnny Cash · 2006
42 min · 12 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
Hauntingly reflective, this album intertwines somber country ballads with a raw, gospel-inflected urgency.
Why this album works
- Best for
- somber reflections on life's journey steady pacing for quiet moments gospel-inflected urgency throughout
- Context
- Released on July 4, 2006, 'American V: A Hundred Highways' marked Johnny Cash's last studio album before his death later that year. It follows the critically acclaimed 'American IV: The Man Comes Around,' continuing his exploration of themes like mortality and redemption, deepening his legacy as a profound storyteller.
- If you like
- blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music
American V: A Hundred Highways is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 2006. Hauntingly reflective, this album intertwines somber country ballads with a raw, gospel-inflected urgency. This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, showcasing Cash's enduring appeal even in his final years. Its powerful blend of traditional folk and gospel songs received widespread acclaim, solidifying Cash's role in the Americana movement and influencing countless artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does American V: A Hundred Highways sound like?
Hauntingly reflective, this album intertwines somber country ballads with a raw, gospel-inflected urgency. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes American V: A Hundred Highways by Johnny Cash notable?
This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, showcasing Cash's enduring appeal even in his final years. Its powerful blend of traditional folk and gospel songs received widespread acclaim, solidifying Cash's role in the Americana movement and influencing countless artists in the genre. Released on July 4, 2006, 'American V: A Hundred Highways' marked Johnny Cash's last studio album before his death later that year. It follows the critically acclaimed 'American IV: The Man Comes Around,' continuing his exploration of themes like mortality and redemption, deepening his legacy as a profound storyteller.
Who is American V: A Hundred Highways for?
American V: A Hundred Highways works well if you're into somber reflections on life's journey, steady pacing for quiet moments and gospel-inflected urgency throughout.
How many songs are on American V: A Hundred Highways?
American V: A Hundred Highways has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Help Me 2:51
- 2 God’s Gonna Cut You Down Standout 2:38
- 3 Like the 309 Standout 4:35
- 4 If You Could Read My Mind 4:30
- 5 Further On up the Road 3:24
- 6 On the Evening Train 4:17
- 7 I Came to Believe Standout 3:44
- 8 Love’s Been Good to Me 3:18
- 9 A Legend in My Time 2:37
- 10 Rose of My Heart 3:18
- 11 Four Strong Winds 4:34
- 12 I’m Free From the Chain Gang Now 3:00
Release Date
July 4, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 51 sec
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