Album Of The Day: American IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash

The Man Comes Around album - Out of the black background, a light illuminates the face and forehead of an old white man, Johnny Cash. Above in huge letters is his last name, 'Cash'.

Released 22 years ago today, this was the 67th album released by Johnny Cash and the final album released before his death. Only a few songs are written by the 70-year-old Cash, but this elder statesman of country does a great job of covering songs from many other genres and writers and making them his own. Traditional songs like "Danny Boy" and "Tear Stained Letter" join songs from The Beatles, Sting, Nirvana and Depeche Mode. Like many of Johnny Cash's albums, it's not exactly very sunny and positive, as it speaks of a hard life. But this album does also speak to love and redemption. It's great to hear an experienced musician recording in his later years and giving shout-outs to other artists by covering their work.

Release Year: 2002
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