Love, God, Murder
Johnny Cash · 2000
137 min · 48 tracks · blues
A reflective tapestry of love, faith, and sorrow woven through Cash's iconic baritone and sparse instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Walk the Line (mono) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Ring of Fire — This classic track revisits the theme of passionate love intertwined with personal turmoil, showcasing Cash's deep emotional delivery that has resonated for generations.
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Why Me Lord — An introspective plea for understanding and grace, this track highlights Cash's spiritual struggles and his quest for redemption amidst life's trials.
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Folsom Prison Blues — A powerful narrative of regret and consequence, this song captures the essence of Cash's outlaw persona while reflecting on themes of freedom and confinement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt narratives across tracks
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- two-halves for focused listening
- stories that evoke deep emotion
- dynamic journey through themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and depth during Cash's late career renaissance.
- Themes
- spiritual struggle· Folsom Prison reflections· love and regret
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Love, God, Murder' arrives near the end of Johnny Cash's storied career, following his acclaimed American Recordings series. This album showcases a blend of traditional country, gospel influences, and themes of redemption, encapsulating Cash’s lifelong exploration of morality and personal struggle during his twilight years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I Walk the Line (mono) Start here 2:45
- 2 Oh, What a Dream 2:02
- 3 All Over Again 2:13
- 4 A Little at a Time 1:57
- 5 My Old Faded Rose 2:52
- 6 Happiness Is You 2:57
- 7 Flesh and Blood 2:39
- 8 I Tremble for You 2:14
- 9 I Feel Better All Over 2:04
- 10 ’Cause I Love You 1:46
- 11 Ballad of Barbara 3:49
- 12 Ring of Fire 2:38
- 13 My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You 2:25
- 14 While I’ve Got It on My Mind 2:20
- 15 I Still Miss Someone 2:35
- 16 The One Rose (That’s Left in My Heart) (mono) 2:26
Disc 2
- 1 What on Earth Will You Do (for Heaven’s Sake) 2:09
- 2 My God Is Real 2:00
- 3 It Was Jesus 2:05
- 4 Why Me Lord (mono) 2:22
- 5 The Greatest Cowboy of Them All 3:57
- 6 Redemption (mono) 3:04
- 7 The Great Speckled Bird 2:10
- 8 The Old Account 2:25
- 9 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 1:52
- 10 When He Comes 3:33
- 11 The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea 2:32
- 12 Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) 3:54
- 13 Man in White 5:33
- 14 Belshazzar (mono) 2:25
- 15 Oh, Bury Me Not (Introduction: A Cowboy’s Prayer) (mono) 3:54
- 16 Oh Come, Angel Band 2:44
Disc 3
- 1 Folsom Prison Blues (mono) 2:51
- 2 Delia’s Gone (mono) 2:19
- 3 Mister Garfield 4:38
- 4 Orleans Parish Prison (live) 2:29
- 5 When It’s Springtime in Alaska (It’s Forty Below) (mono) 2:39
- 6 The Sound of Laughter 2:38
- 7 Cocaine Blues (live) 2:49
- 8 Hardin Wouldn’t Run (mono) 4:22
- 9 The Long Black Veil 3:07
- 10 Austin Prison 2:09
- 11 Joe Bean 3:08
- 12 Going to Memphis 4:22
- 13 Don’t Take Your Guns to Town 3:04
- 14 Highway Patrolman 5:22
- 15 Jacob Green (live) 3:05
- 16 The Wall 2:10
If this landed
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Explores similar themes of love and loss with a stripped-down, narrative-driven approach.
Murder Ballads
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Shares dark storytelling and emotional depth, intertwining themes of love, death, and regret.
Ten New Songs
Leonard Cohen
Features introspective lyrics and a blend of folk and gospel influences, reflecting on spirituality and human experience.
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