John R. Cash
Johnny Cash · 1975
28 min · 10 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A raw blend of folk storytelling and country grit echoes through Cash's reflective narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise storytelling with grit
- reflective narratives for introspection
- front-loaded emotional impact
- for short listening breaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, sprawling compositions
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a significant artistic shift and depth in Cash's storytelling.
- Themes
- post-Civil War struggle· Southern resilience· working-class hardship
- Career context
- Released on March 1, 1975, 'John R. Cash' marked a pivotal moment in Johnny Cash's career as he transitioned from the mainstream success of the 1960s into a more introspective phase. This album followed his acclaimed live recordings at Folsom Prison and San Quentin, showcasing a deeper exploration of American folk themes while cementing his status as a cultural icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- One Piece at a Time — Continues the reflective storytelling with a blend of humor and poignancy.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Similar storytelling approach, exploring themes of loss and heartache in a stripped-down country style.High, Low and in Between by Townes Van Zandt — Shares a raw, introspective narrative style paired with acoustic instrumentation and Southern themes.John Wesley Harding by Bob Dylan — Combines folk storytelling with a rustic sound, touching on themes of struggle and resilience.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "My Old Kentucky Home (Turpentine and Dandelion Wine)".
- 1 My Old Kentucky Home (Turpentine and Dandelion Wine) Start here 2:48
- 2 Hard Times Comin’ 2:39
- 3 The Lady Came From Baltimore 2:43
- 4 Lonesome to the Bone 2:33
- 5 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:25
- 6 Clean Your Own Tables 3:36
- 7 Jesus Was Our Saviour (Cotton Was Our King) 2:45
- 8 Reason to Believe 2:08
- 9 Cocaine Carolina 2:38
- 10 Smokey Factory Blues 3:18
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Johnny Cash's catalog. Represents a significant artistic shift and depth in Cash's storytelling.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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