Water from the Wells of Home
Johnny Cash · 1988
31 min · 10 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A reflective blend of country storytelling and folk melodies that evokes nostalgia and warmth.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its collaboration with various artists, including the appearance of June Carter Cash on several tracks. It received positive reviews and demonstrated Cash's ability to adapt while remaining true to his roots, ultimately contributing to his resurgence in popularity during the late '80s.
- Best for
- reflective storytelling with warmth steady pacing for easy listening nostalgic melodies for quiet moments
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Water from the Wells of Home' was Johnny Cash's first album after his contract with Columbia Records ended. This album marked a return to a more traditional country sound, collaborating once again with producer Brian Ahern, and showcased Cash's enduring appeal as he navigated through changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Waylon Jennings· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ballad of a Teenage Queen Standout 2:48
- 2 As Long as I Live 3:00
- 3 Where Did We Go Right 2:57
- 4 The Last of the Drifters 3:19
- 5 Call Me the Breeze Standout 3:26
- 6 That Old Wheel 2:51
- 7 Sweeter Than the Flowers 2:57
- 8 A Croft in Clachan (The Ballad of Rob MacDunn) 4:05
- 9 New Moon Over Jamaica 3:14
- 10 Water From the Wells of Home Standout 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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