Unearthed
Johnny Cash · 2003
242 min · 79 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A sprawling collection of heartfelt ballads and poignant storytelling that encapsulates Cash's profound legacy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- poignant storytelling across tracks reflective moments of solitude heartfelt ballads for introspection
- Context
- Released on November 25, 2003, 'Unearthed' came in the twilight of Johnny Cash's career, shortly before his death in 2003. This posthumous box set features previously unreleased tracks and alternate versions from his American Recordings sessions, showcasing his enduring artistry after a significant career resurgence in the late ‘90s with 'American III: Solitary Man'.
- If you like
- blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music
Unearthed is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 2003. A sprawling collection of heartfelt ballads and poignant storytelling that encapsulates Cash's profound legacy. This album is notable for introducing a new generation to Cash's music and solidifying his status as a cultural icon. It received critical acclaim and won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, highlighting its impact on both fans and the music industry at large. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Unearthed sound like?
A sprawling collection of heartfelt ballads and poignant storytelling that encapsulates Cash's profound legacy. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes Unearthed by Johnny Cash notable?
This album is notable for introducing a new generation to Cash's music and solidifying his status as a cultural icon. It received critical acclaim and won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, highlighting its impact on both fans and the music industry at large. Released on November 25, 2003, 'Unearthed' came in the twilight of Johnny Cash's career, shortly before his death in 2003. This posthumous box set features previously unreleased tracks and alternate versions from his American Recordings sessions, showcasing his enduring artistry after a significant career resurgence in the late ‘90s with 'American III: Solitary Man'.
Who is Unearthed for?
Unearthed works well if you're into poignant storytelling across tracks, reflective moments of solitude and heartfelt ballads for introspection.
How many songs are on Unearthed?
Unearthed has 79 tracks, running approximately 242 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Long Black Veil Standout 3:15
- 2 Flesh and Blood 2:29
- 3 Just the Other Side of Nowhere 3:18
- 4 If I Give My Soul 3:01
- 5 Understand Your Man 2:06
- 6 Banks of the Ohio 4:07
- 7 Two Timin’ Woman 2:06
- 8 The Caretaker 1:55
- 9 Old Chunk of Coal 1:54
- 10 I’m Going to Memphis 2:40
- 11 Breaking Bread 2:48
- 12 Waiting for a Train 1:46
- 13 Casey’s Last Ride 3:21
- 14 No Earthly Good 2:43
- 15 The Fourth Man in the Fire 2:48
- 16 Dark as a Dungeon 3:00
- 17 Book Review 2:07
- 18 Down There by the Train (alternate take) 5:49
Disc 2
- 1 Pocahontas 3:44
- 2 I’m a Drifter (version 1) 3:50
- 3 Trouble in Mind 3:32
- 4 Down the Line 2:38
- 5 I’m Movin’ On 2:55
- 6 As Long as the Grass Shall Grow 4:22
- 7 Heart of Gold 3:02
- 8 The Running Kind 3:12
- 9 Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby 2:12
- 10 Brown-Eyed Handsome Man 2:21
- 11 “T” for Texas 3:39
- 12 Devil’s Right Hand 2:33
- 13 I’m a Drifter (version 2) 3:45
- 14 Like a Soldier 2:55
- 15 Drive On (alternate lyrics) 2:24
- 16 Bird on a Wire (live with orchestra) 5:11
Disc 3
- 1 A Singer of Songs 2:49
- 2 The L & N Don’t Stop Here Anymore 3:13
- 3 Redemption Song 3:28
- 4 Father and Son 2:50
- 5 Chattanooga Sugar Babe 3:17
- 6 He Stopped Loving Her Today Standout 2:37
- 7 Hard Times 4:02
- 8 Wichita Lineman 3:03
- 9 Cindy 2:53
- 10 Big Iron 3:52
- 11 Salty Dog 2:26
- 12 Gentle on My Mind 3:25
- 13 You Are My Sunshine 3:18
- 14 You’ll Never Walk Alone 2:59
- 15 The Man Comes Around (early take) 3:50
Disc 4
- 1 Where We’ll Never Grow Old 3:31
- 2 I Shall Not Be Moved 2:41
- 3 I Am a Pilgrim 2:27
- 4 Do Lord 2:12
- 5 When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder 1:36
- 6 If We Never Meet Again This Side of Heaven 2:31
- 7 I’ll Fly Away 1:54
- 8 Where the Soul of Man Never Dies 2:15
- 9 Let the Lower Lights Be Burning 3:14
- 10 When He Reached Down 2:14
- 11 In the Sweet By and By 2:25
- 12 I’m Bound for the Promised Land 2:15
- 13 In the Garden 3:18
- 14 Softly and Tenderly 3:17
- 15 Just as I Am 2:37
Disc 5
- 1 Delia’s Gone 2:19
- 2 Bird on a Wire 4:04
- 3 Thirteen 3:23
- 4 Rowboat 3:45
- 5 The One Rose (That’s Left in My Heart) 2:28
- 6 Rusty Cage 2:50
- 7 Southern Accents 4:42
- 8 The Mercy Seat 4:35
- 9 Solitary Man 2:25
- 10 Wayfaring Stranger 3:22
- 11 One 3:52
- 12 I Hung My Head 3:52
- 13 The Man Comes Around 4:29
- 14 We’ll Meet Again 2:57
- 15 Hurt Standout 3:38
Release Date
November 25, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
242 min 59 sec
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