American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash · 2002
52 min · 15 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A haunting blend of Americana and introspective balladry capturing Cash's late-career gravitas.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience haunting themes of loss introspective journey through memories
- Context
- Released on November 5, 2002, 'American IV: The Man Comes Around' was Johnny Cash's final studio album before his passing in 2003. It followed the critically acclaimed 'American III: Solitary Man' and showcased Cash's continued artistic reinvention under producer Rick Rubin, who had revitalized his career with the American Recordings series.
- If you like
- blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music
American IV: The Man Comes Around is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 2002. A haunting blend of Americana and introspective balladry capturing Cash's late-career gravitas. This album is particularly significant for its powerful rendition of Nine Inch Nails' 'Hurt,' which became a defining moment in Cash's legacy, earning widespread acclaim and introducing him to a new generation. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does American IV: The Man Comes Around sound like?
A haunting blend of Americana and introspective balladry capturing Cash's late-career gravitas. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash notable?
This album is particularly significant for its powerful rendition of Nine Inch Nails' 'Hurt,' which became a defining moment in Cash's legacy, earning widespread acclaim and introducing him to a new generation. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. Released on November 5, 2002, 'American IV: The Man Comes Around' was Johnny Cash's final studio album before his passing in 2003. It followed the critically acclaimed 'American III: Solitary Man' and showcased Cash's continued artistic reinvention under producer Rick Rubin, who had revitalized his career with the American Recordings series.
Who is American IV: The Man Comes Around for?
American IV: The Man Comes Around works well if you're into steady reflective listening experience, haunting themes of loss and introspective journey through memories.
How many songs are on American IV: The Man Comes Around?
American IV: The Man Comes Around has 15 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Man Comes Around Standout 4:26
- 2 Hurt Standout 3:38
- 3 Give My Love to Rose Standout 3:28
- 4 Bridge Over Troubled Water 3:55
- 5 I Hung My Head 3:53
- 6 First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:52
- 7 Personal Jesus 3:20
- 8 In My Life 2:57
- 9 Sam Hall 2:40
- 10 Danny Boy 3:19
- 11 Desperado 3:13
- 12 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 3:03
- 13 Tear Stained Letter 3:41
- 14 Streets of Laredo 3:33
- 15 We’ll Meet Again 2:58
Release Date
November 5, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 3 sec
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