Is Now Here's Johnny Cash a good place to start with Johnny Cash?

Yes, Now Here's Johnny Cash is recommended as a starting point for new Johnny Cash listeners. A collection of heartfelt country tunes that blend melancholy storytelling with Cash's iconic baritone. Released on July 29, 2003, 'Now Here's Johnny Cash' came during a phase of revitalization for Cash, following his acclaimed American Recordings series. By this time, he had already achieved legendary status but was experiencing a late-career resurgence after collaborating with producer Rick Rubin.

Who is Now Here's Johnny Cash for?

Now Here's Johnny Cash works well if you're into steady flow of heartfelt stories, for nostalgic afternoon drives and short tracks for quick listens.

How many songs are on Now Here's Johnny Cash?

Now Here's Johnny Cash has 17 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Now Here's Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash · 2003

38 min · 17 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music

A collection of heartfelt country tunes that blend melancholy storytelling with Cash's iconic baritone.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow of heartfelt stories
for nostalgic afternoon drives
short tracks for quick listens
melancholic reflections on love
warm baritone for cozy moments

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of lengthy epics
prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Released during a revitalization phase, showcasing Cash's enduring influence.
Themes: southern loneliness· barroom storytelling· blues-infused nostalgia
Career context: Released on July 29, 2003, 'Now Here's Johnny Cash' came during a phase of revitalization for Cash, following his acclaimed American Recordings series. By this time, he had already achieved legendary status but was experiencing a late-career resurgence after collaborating with producer Rick Rubin.
Stylistic neighbors: Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
If this clicks, go next to: Unearthed — Continues the late-career themes with deeper, unreleased material.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Shares a similar narrative style and explores themes of heartache and southern solitude.

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Both deliver dark storytelling with a blend of blues and country influences, focusing on loss and regret.

Our Mother the Mountain by Townes Van Zandt — Offers melancholic narratives with rich, emotive vocals akin to Cash's storytelling approach.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Sugartime".

1 Sugartime Start here 1:48
2 Down the Street to 301 2:06
3 Life Goes On 2:02
4 Port of Lonely Hearts 2:36
5 Cry! Cry! Cry! 2:29
6 My Treasure 1:16
7 Oh, Lonesome Me 2:30
8 Home of the Blues 2:43
9 So Doggone Lonesome 2:37
10 You’re the Nearest Thing to Heaven 2:40
11 The Story of a Broken Heart 2:11
12 Hey Porter 2:15
13 I Couldn’t Keep From Crying 2:03
14 Sugartime Start here 1:47
15 My Treasure 2:19
16 Oh, Lonesome Me 2:31
17 Home of the Blues 2:46

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Johnny Cash's catalog. Released during a revitalization phase, showcasing Cash's enduring influence.

Listen next

Unearthed

2003

Continues the late-career themes with deeper, unreleased material.

Go back to

American IV: The Man Comes Around

2002

Sets the stage with a similar reflective style and emotional depth.

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