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Sunday Morning Coming Down

Johnny Cash · 1972

33 min · 11 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music

A reflective blend of country and folk that captures the weight of regret and introspection.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • morning coffee contemplation
  • introspective moments of regret
  • thoughtful storytelling in order
  • nostalgic journey through memories

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party vibes
  • prefer standalone energetic tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Cash's reputation with its introspective themes and critical acclaim.
Themes
Sunday morning solitude· regretful reflections· Folsom Prison echoes
Career context
Released in 1972, 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' was a pivotal moment in Johnny Cash's career, coming after his acclaimed live album 'At Folsom Prison' (1968). This album continued to solidify his status as a leading figure in the outlaw country movement, showcasing a more vulnerable side of his artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
If this clicks, go next to
International Superstar — Continues the reflective themes with a fresh energy and broader musical exploration.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Our Mother the Mountain by Townes Van Zandt — Shares introspective songwriting and a somber atmosphere, capturing similar feelings of solitude and regret.
Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Combines storytelling with a reflective tone, echoing themes of loss and longing in a sparse arrangement.
Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Blends folk and introspective lyrics, creating a contemplative mood that resonates with Cash's emotional depth.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Folsom Prison Blues".

  • 1 Folsom Prison Blues Start here 2:48
  • 2 Orange Blossom Special 3:11
  • 3 It Ain't Me Babe 3:05
  • 4 Big River 2:24
  • 5 I'm Gonna Try to Be That Way 3:26
  • 6 Green, Green Grass of Home 2:35
  • 7 Understand Your Man 2:47
  • 8 If I Were a Carpenter 3:04
  • 9 The Long Black Veil 3:09
  • 10 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right 3:01
  • 11 Sunday Morning Coming Down 4:10

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Johnny Cash's catalog. This album solidified Cash's reputation with its introspective themes and critical acclaim.

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Sets a tone of introspection and social commentary that leads into the current album's vibe.
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