Return to the Promised Land
Johnny Cash · 1992
60 min · 29 tracks · blues · rock & roll · traditional folk music
A reflective journey through faith and nostalgia, blending storytelling with traditional gospel sounds.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- reflective journey through storytelling interspersed dialogue and music nostalgic themes of faith
- Context
- By 1992, Johnny Cash was navigating a resurgence after years of fluctuating popularity. 'Return to the Promised Land' followed his acclaimed 'American Recordings' series, showcasing his deep-rooted spirituality amid a changing musical landscape.
- If you like
- blues, rock & roll, traditional folk music
Return to the Promised Land is an album by Johnny Cash, released in 1992. A reflective journey through faith and nostalgia, blending storytelling with traditional gospel sounds. This album is significant for its exploration of gospel themes during a time when Cash's career was experiencing renewed interest. Critics noted its heartfelt sincerity and it contributed to Cash's legacy as a prominent voice in American roots music, influencing subsequent generations of artists exploring similar themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Return to the Promised Land sound like?
A reflective journey through faith and nostalgia, blending storytelling with traditional gospel sounds. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes Return to the Promised Land by Johnny Cash notable?
This album is significant for its exploration of gospel themes during a time when Cash's career was experiencing renewed interest. Critics noted its heartfelt sincerity and it contributed to Cash's legacy as a prominent voice in American roots music, influencing subsequent generations of artists exploring similar themes. By 1992, Johnny Cash was navigating a resurgence after years of fluctuating popularity. 'Return to the Promised Land' followed his acclaimed 'American Recordings' series, showcasing his deep-rooted spirituality amid a changing musical landscape.
Who is Return to the Promised Land for?
Return to the Promised Land works well if you're into reflective journey through storytelling, interspersed dialogue and music and nostalgic themes of faith.
How many songs are on Return to the Promised Land?
Return to the Promised Land has 29 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 News Conference 1:00
- 2 Return to the Promised Land Standout 3:02
- 3 Opening Dialogue 0:15
- 4 When I Look 2:57
- 5 Dialogue 0:56
- 6 Over the Next Hill We’ll Be Home 2:09
- 7 Tour Guides / Dialogue 1:18
- 8 Old Rugged Cross 0:58
- 9 Interlude & Monologue 0:35
- 10 I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone Standout 0:47
- 11 Dialogue 0:54
- 12 Far Side Banks of Jordan 2:10
- 13 Monologue 1:04
- 14 Let Me Help You Carry This Weight 2:24
- 15 Dialogue 1:32
- 16 Lord Take These Hands 3:44
- 17 Monologue 1:43
- 18 Fishers of Men 0:48
- 19 Dialogue 1:48
- 20 The Old Gospel Ship 2:25
- 21 What on Earth Will You Do for Heaven’s Sake 2:03
- 22 Interlude & Closing Monologue 1:11
- 23 God’s Hands Standout 2:26
- 24 Instrumental / Return to the Promised Land 1:50
- 25 Hello Out There 2:45
- 26 Like a Soldier (Getting Over the War) 2:48
- 27 Poor Valley Girl 2:15
- 28 Soldier Boy 2:53
- 29 Dialogue (Mother of Johnny Cash) 10:10
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 50 sec
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