robnathanson
08-13-2004, 08:29 AM
Johnny Cash is probably the most famous country artists ever, and this, his lkast release befroe his death, was a great example of his singing talent. (I don't think he played much for this cd, but even still)
The Tracklist:
1. the Man Comes Around (by Johnny Cash)
2. Hurt (written by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails)
3. Give My Love to Rose (by Johnny Cash)
4. Bridge over troubled Water (by Paul Simon)
5. I Hung My Head (Sting)
6. The First Time I Saw Your Face (Ewan MacColl)
7. Personal Jesus (Martin L. Gore)
8. In My Life (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)
9. Sam Hall (Arranged by Johnny Cash)
10. Danny Boy (Arranged by Johnny Cash
11. Desperado (Glenn Frey/Don Henley)
12. I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry (Hank Williams)
13. Tear Stained Letter (Johnny Cash)
14. Streets of Laredo (Arranged and Adapted by Johnny Cash)
15. We'll Meet Again (Ross Parker/Hugh Charles)
I would list the musicians, however there are different players for each track (some are repeated) but it would take too long to do.
Fiona Apple does some vocals on Bridge Over Troubled Water. On Personal Jesus, John Frusciante (of Red Hot Chili Peppers) plays acoustic guitar. Don Henley does some vocals on Desperado.
My copy of the CD came with a bonus DVD which has the video for Hurt.
Some of the tracks
Far be itr for me to judge the quality of this album in comparrison to older Cash albums, as I have a very limited knowledge of his other songs (I've heard a few don't get me wrong)
The Man Comes Around I like this track because it is a simple, and it has a nice rythm. I like how the music is pretty simple (chord scratch a few times, then another chord) and how it fades into the chorus. Musically, it's simple, but genius. I like the way the guitar and the piano mix (veen though there's not a lot of piano) Cash's vocals are pretty good too.
in short a great track.
Hurt This is a track originally written and played and recorded by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) this cover captures the perfect essence of the song. It fits Cash's life on a deeper basis than the lyrics were originally intended for. Shortly after this song, Johnny Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, passed away, and the lyrics seem to take on a whole new meaning for him. the original song was about drug use and addiction, and eventual death. It was done one the NIN album "The Downward Spiral" which seems to me like a concept album following a guy through different stages and phases of his addictions.
The Video for this song makes it really sad and gives a new perspective of the song too.
I Hung My Head This is another simple track, slower than some of the previous songs. It's a pretty good song. It's nothing spectacular, vocally it's kind of bland, but altogether it makes for a pretty cool song. It's about a guy who accidentally shoots a guy using his brother's rifle, kills him, and desperatly regrets it.
Personal Jesus This is a pretty cool track, it's got John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers, on the acoustic guitar, and he gives it a pretty funky rythm, which the piano accompanies pretty well. Cash's vocals are pretty bitchin in this song too. I really like it.
Desperado The guitar opening is pretty much the same as the Eagles version, except slower, as is the tune and flow of the song. Don Henly (of the Eagles) does some backup vocals on this song and it's pretty good. Cash does the majority, and he does a pretty good job of the song too.
My opinion
I like this cd. Althouigh, on osme of the songs, Mr. Cash's voice tends to get VERY monotonous. the other song more than make up for it, but it has it's lows in that area. Musically, it is NOT genius, but it's great, and it fits perfectly. I like the way the piano and guitars compliment each other on the whole cd.
I like the guest appearences (especially John Frusciante on personal Jesus) that song is pretty awesome. I really like the guitar work in that song.
I'd have to give this CD a 4/5. It's a great mix of songs, but Cash's voice ;leaves a lot to bre desired on some songs. other songs he's great.
EDIT: sorry for the shortness of the review, but I have to go out soom...
The Tracklist:
1. the Man Comes Around (by Johnny Cash)
2. Hurt (written by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails)
3. Give My Love to Rose (by Johnny Cash)
4. Bridge over troubled Water (by Paul Simon)
5. I Hung My Head (Sting)
6. The First Time I Saw Your Face (Ewan MacColl)
7. Personal Jesus (Martin L. Gore)
8. In My Life (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)
9. Sam Hall (Arranged by Johnny Cash)
10. Danny Boy (Arranged by Johnny Cash
11. Desperado (Glenn Frey/Don Henley)
12. I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry (Hank Williams)
13. Tear Stained Letter (Johnny Cash)
14. Streets of Laredo (Arranged and Adapted by Johnny Cash)
15. We'll Meet Again (Ross Parker/Hugh Charles)
I would list the musicians, however there are different players for each track (some are repeated) but it would take too long to do.
Fiona Apple does some vocals on Bridge Over Troubled Water. On Personal Jesus, John Frusciante (of Red Hot Chili Peppers) plays acoustic guitar. Don Henley does some vocals on Desperado.
My copy of the CD came with a bonus DVD which has the video for Hurt.
Some of the tracks
Far be itr for me to judge the quality of this album in comparrison to older Cash albums, as I have a very limited knowledge of his other songs (I've heard a few don't get me wrong)
The Man Comes Around I like this track because it is a simple, and it has a nice rythm. I like how the music is pretty simple (chord scratch a few times, then another chord) and how it fades into the chorus. Musically, it's simple, but genius. I like the way the guitar and the piano mix (veen though there's not a lot of piano) Cash's vocals are pretty good too.
in short a great track.
Hurt This is a track originally written and played and recorded by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) this cover captures the perfect essence of the song. It fits Cash's life on a deeper basis than the lyrics were originally intended for. Shortly after this song, Johnny Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, passed away, and the lyrics seem to take on a whole new meaning for him. the original song was about drug use and addiction, and eventual death. It was done one the NIN album "The Downward Spiral" which seems to me like a concept album following a guy through different stages and phases of his addictions.
The Video for this song makes it really sad and gives a new perspective of the song too.
I Hung My Head This is another simple track, slower than some of the previous songs. It's a pretty good song. It's nothing spectacular, vocally it's kind of bland, but altogether it makes for a pretty cool song. It's about a guy who accidentally shoots a guy using his brother's rifle, kills him, and desperatly regrets it.
Personal Jesus This is a pretty cool track, it's got John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers, on the acoustic guitar, and he gives it a pretty funky rythm, which the piano accompanies pretty well. Cash's vocals are pretty bitchin in this song too. I really like it.
Desperado The guitar opening is pretty much the same as the Eagles version, except slower, as is the tune and flow of the song. Don Henly (of the Eagles) does some backup vocals on this song and it's pretty good. Cash does the majority, and he does a pretty good job of the song too.
My opinion
I like this cd. Althouigh, on osme of the songs, Mr. Cash's voice tends to get VERY monotonous. the other song more than make up for it, but it has it's lows in that area. Musically, it is NOT genius, but it's great, and it fits perfectly. I like the way the piano and guitars compliment each other on the whole cd.
I like the guest appearences (especially John Frusciante on personal Jesus) that song is pretty awesome. I really like the guitar work in that song.
I'd have to give this CD a 4/5. It's a great mix of songs, but Cash's voice ;leaves a lot to bre desired on some songs. other songs he's great.
EDIT: sorry for the shortness of the review, but I have to go out soom...