
30 June 2006 · 21 YEARS
American V: A Hundred Highways
Johnny Cash
Skeletal arrangements reveal a man staring into the abyss while reflecting on his faith and life. The recordings were finished shortly before the artist passed away, creating a heavy, somber atmosphere.
As a closing chapter in the American Recordings series, the record serves as an intimate portrait. The lack of modern embellishment ensures that the focus remains entirely on the raw texture of a voice reaching its end.