Released 50 years ago
Strawberry Cake
Johnny Cash · 1976
35 min · 18 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of traditional folk, blues, and country woven together with intimate dialogues and heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through dialogue
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- rich emotional connections throughout
- warm background for gatherings
- bittersweet nostalgia in melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced thrills
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Offers a unique narrative structure but is not widely recognized as essential in Cash's catalog.
- Themes
- Mississippi River adventures· nostalgic longing· whimsical storytelling
- Career context
- By the time 'Strawberry Cake' was released in 1976, Johnny Cash had established himself as a prominent figure in country music following his breakthrough with 'At Folsom Prison' in 1968. This album represents a continuation of his artistic journey, showcasing his ability to blend genres while incorporating personal narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Rambler — Continues the storytelling style with a mix of folk and country sounds.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Both albums share intimate storytelling with a blend of country and folk influences.Our Mother the Mountain by Townes Van Zandt — Offers rich narratives and a melancholic atmosphere, similar to Cash's heartfelt storytelling.Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons — Combines elements of country and rock with poignant lyrics, echoing the emotional depth found in Cash's work.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Big River".
- 1 Big River Start here 3:07
- 2 [dialogue] 0:39
- 3 Doin’ My Time 2:28
- 4 [dialogue] 0:23
- 5 I Still Miss Someone 2:55
- 6 [dialogue] 0:43
- 7 I Got Stripes 2:19
- 8 [dialogue] 0:45
- 9 [dialogue] 0:38
- 10 The Church in the Wildwood / Lonesome Valley 3:03
- 11 [dialogue] 1:18
- 12 Strawberry Cake 3:06
- 13 [dialogue] 0:44
- 14 Rock Island Line 3:25
- 15 Navajo 2:59
- 16 [dialogue] 1:09
- 17 Destination Victoria Station 2:48
- 18 The Fourth Man 2:34
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Johnny Cash's catalog. Offers a unique narrative structure but is not widely recognized as essential in Cash's catalog.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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