American VI: Ain't No Grave
Johnny Cash · 2010
32 min · 10 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
Haunting melodies intertwine with Cash's weathered voice, evoking themes of mortality and redemption.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim for its raw emotional depth and poignant interpretations. It solidified Cash's status as a pivotal figure in American music, influencing countless artists across genres even after his passing.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience haunting melodies for introspection themes of mortality and redemption
- Context
- Released on February 23, 2010, 'American VI: Ain't No Grave' is the final installment in Johnny Cash's posthumous American series. This album arrived just months before his death and reflects a deep sense of introspection, showcasing his enduring legacy as a storyteller.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain't No Grave Standout 2:53
- 2 Redemption Day Standout 4:22
- 3 For the Good Times 3:21
- 4 I Corinthians 15:55 Standout 3:37
- 5 Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound 3:26
- 6 Satisfied Mind 2:48
- 7 I Don't Hurt Anymore 2:45
- 8 Cool Water 2:53
- 9 Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream 3:14
- 10 Aloha Oe 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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