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Track Listings
| 1. Ain't No Grave |
| 2. Redemption Day |
| 3. For The Good Times |
| 4. I Corinthians 15:55 |
| 5. Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound |
| 6. Satisfied Mind |
| 7. I Don't Hurt Anymore |
| 8. Cool Water |
| 9. Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream |
| 10. Aloha Oe |
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2010 release, the sixth and final chapter in the American series from the Country legend. Containing a collection of his final recordings, American VI: Ain't No Grave features one Johnny Cash original plus nine Cash-ified cover versions. Includes the Avett Brothers appearing on the title track plus musical assistance from Mike Campbell, Smokey Hormel, Matt Sweeney, Benmont Tench, Jonny Polosky and others.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh Death, Where is Thy Sting?,
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This review is from: American VI: Ain't No Grave (Audio CD)
Some background:When I was 10 years old, my first concert was Johnny Cash. He was doing a promotional tour for Canada Trust and their new ATM machines which were then called "Johnny Cash Machines"! It was an amazing concert. I still remember June kicking off her shoes! My dad got to meet Johnny though I did not. It is one of his most treasured memories. Now many years later, Rick Rubin has released American VI: Ain't No Grave. It is billed as the "final Johnny Cash studio album". Listening to it is simply an awesome experience. Although the album was only released yesterday as of this writing, and it is premature to judge, this may be my favourite American recording. Beginning with the dark, powerful "Ain't No Grave", Johnny is defiant. He does not fear death. "Ain't No Grave" has more accompaniment than most of the tracks on this album, which are adorned only by the odd piano keys, steel guitar, or rhythm. Johnny's voice is weak, yet that baritone is so defiantly powerful. Even in illness, Johnny refused to stop making music, his aching voice a shadow of what it once was. Yet even that aching voice stirs powerful emotions through the music. Only Johnny can sing these songs the way he sings them. Highlights for this listener included: "Redemption Day", a track written by Sheryl Crow and an upbeat number. "I Corinthians 15:55", Johnny's sole writing credit, taken from the Bible. Truly an inspiration. Johnny's faith kept him going in those last days. "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream", a song about a dream of world peace. Maybe Johnny was also imagining the place he thought he'd be after death took him. "Aloha Oe", an upbeat Hawiian song, ending the album with the haunting words, "Someday, we'll meet again". I know Rick Rubin lovingly produced these final six Johnny Cash albums, befriending the man and earning his trust. Knowing that, I trust that Rubin finished these songs the way that Johnny would have wanted them to sound. I do love what he did with the packaging. A picture of Johnny as a boy on the front, a ghostly Johnny gazing through a window on the back, no song list on the cover. Inside is a booklet with a copy of Johnny's handwritten lyrics to "I Corinthians 15:55", a really cool touch. No liner notes. Rubin lets the music speak for itself. The American recordings, which also included the fantastic boxed set Cash Unearthed (5CD) and 1998's live VH1 Storytellers with Willie Nelson, will go down in history as some of the most important country recordings. Personally I cannot think of another artist in any genre who was so prolific in his or her last days. The fact that these final recordings are so diverse, so strong, and so powerful are a testament to the Man in Black. 5 stars. Rest in peace Johnny.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
O death, where is thy sting?,
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This review is from: American VI: Ain't No Grave (Audio CD)
The final Johnny Cash: American recording is finally here, and it is brilliant. Rick Rubin, you done good. While there is aguably - and appropriately - no career-redefining moment here, such as "Hurt," nor is there anything one could remotely call a dud. The musicianship is excellent throughout, and the choice of songs for this posthumous offering is perfect, from the stunning opener, "Ain't no grave" (kudos to Scott Avens on banjo) into Sheryl Crow's "Redemption day" on through "I don't hurt anymore" (not to mention the best rendition I've heard of "For the good times" since Kris Kristofferson showed up for a concert unexpectedly lacking then-wife Rita Coolidge). The collection of handscrawled notes (and a photo of the Shroud of Turin) in place of production notes or more extensive lyrics makes for a poignant enclosure. And the twanging "Aloha" that closes the album is lovely: "Until we meet again," Johnny.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (82 customer reviews) 160 of 164 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A moving swan song!,
By Nse Ette - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: American VI: Ain't No Grave (Audio CD)
"American VI: Ain't no grave" is the final in the Rick Rubin produced "American" series of CDs by Johnny Cash. Like its predecessors, it comprises pared-back covers, as well as (in this case), an original (and purpotedly final) composition by Cash."I Corinthians 15:55" is the lone original with lyrics looking at his mortality and the hope of seeing his Redeemer. Mortality, love, redemption, and spirituality colour the 10 songs on this beautiful CD, and I must say, for what supposedly comprises his last recordings, he sounds a lot stronger than he did on songs like "If you could read my mind" (from "American V"), or "Bridge over troubled water" ("American IV), where he was slightly reedy. "Redemption day" (a Sheryl Crow composition) is a beautiful acoustic ballad that wouldn't sound out of place in a Western movie, with Cash singing about the "train that's heading straight to heaven's gate", while "For the good times" (a Kris Kristofferson composition) is a heartbreaking farewell to his lover as they part and he reminisces the good times they shared. "Can't help but wonder where I'm bound" touches on his journey on earth and his curiousity over his final destination. The solemn "Last night I had the strangest dream" finds him dreaming of a world with no more war, against a richer musical backdrop than the other songs. Highlight, in my opinion" is "Ain't no grave", his fearless and defiant proclamation that no grave can hold his body down when he hears the trumpet sound, and his looking forward to meeting Jesus, his mother and father. Chiming bell sounds, Soft guitars and banjo set to shuffling shackled-footstep sounds which provide the gentle beat to this stirring song. As with the previous discs in the series, Cash inhabits and makes each song his own. It is obvious he knew his sojourn here was done and the songs reflect his strong belief of a life well lived and being reunited with loved ones on the other side of eternity. A masterpiece! 36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly, one of the best of the "American Recordings.",
By DanD - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: American VI: Ain't No Grave (Audio CD)
Perhaps the most surprising thing about AMERICAN VI: AIN'T NO GRAVE isn't that it was released (we love to exploit our deceased talents), but that it is such a solid album. These are among Cash's very last recordings, and it's true, his voice wasn't what it used to be (a review I read somewhere actually said Cash's voice got better closer to his death, or words to that effect; if you're offended and rather miffed, you aren't the only one), but that really isn't an issue on GRAVE. Sure, his voice slips here and there--but not as much as it did on AMERICAN V. And these are, overall, a better batch of songs, perhaps made slightly better by--of course--Cash himself, as well as the sparse acoustic arrangement.This time, Cash covers songs from Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Hawaii, the Bible, and classic country radio; plus we get one of his final originals, "I Corinthians 15:55." Every single tune here is strong, a testament to who Cash was and the life he lived, especially at the end. There is not one disappointing song on here, and I mean that quite literally. From the opener (which sounds a bit too much like "God's Gonna Cut You Down," but maybe that isn't a bad thing) through the closer "Aloha Oe," every single one of these tunes/performances reaches into your soul and pulls at your heartstrings. And it's not because these were Cash's "final" recordings; it's because of the passion he put into them, and the passion that went into Rick Rubin's finishing them up. Overall, Cash and Rubin's "American Recordings" series was one of the best things to hit the music world; I'd say "country music," but let's face it--compared to the current state of affairs in country music, the "American Recordings" belong in an entirely different category altogether. AIN'T NO GRAVE ain't no exception, if I may say so. It's one of the series' stronger entries, even if Cash's voice wasn't as hearty as at the beginning. Rest assured: if you purchase this album, and if you love music, you won't be disappointed. I'm there's more exploitation on the way; but this album comes off as genuine, as heart-felt, because it's not a compilation or some tribute: it's Cash himself, even ending on the song of his choice. This is a great album, plain and simple, from one of music's true (and too few) original talents. 38 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Contemplation Of Death,
By prisrob "pris," - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: American VI: Ain't No Grave (Audio CD)
Johnny Cash is forever with us, in spirit and in his music. The sixth volume of the Americana is a reminder of his greatness.During the last few years of Johnny Cash's life he spent much of his time recording songs that meant a great deal to him. We know from his daughter, Rosanne Cash's recent CD, that her father loved the old time folk/gospel songs. This CD brings us the uplifting, redeeming qualities that may have been in Johnny Cash's mind as he sang the songs he loved. This is a gruff old voice, but the meaning of his life surrounds us. Rick Rubin produced this CD, as he has all of the Americana series. There are ten songs on this CD that bring the face of death before us. And, at the same time, we are privy to a forgiving spirit that has seen it all. 'Ain't No Grave' is so perfect, as it opens up the view of the spirit that grows as the CD proceeds. Nothing is going to keep him down. 'Redemption Day' is a Sheryl Crow song that had an anti-war stance, but with Johnny Cash it is a song sorrow and love for all- merciful. 'For The Good Times' an old Kris Kristofferson tune, is my favorite- an old hand, giving a tip of the hat to the times of yore when things were good. A sentimental favorite that we all can relate to. 'Corinthians'- 'death where is thy sting'- looking forward to seeing those gone before. 'Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound' a Tom Paxton tune, wandering and wondering what he was meant to be. A look back and forward to whatever is coming. 'Satisfied Mind'-everything that has gone before is done and done-some regrets but not many- 'believe there is no doubt;- he leaves this old world with a satisfied mind'. 'I Don't Hurt Anymore'- an old folk/western song- all hurts are forgotten and forgiven. Loves lost and new ones found. 'Cool Water'- was this not an old Frankie Lane song- we can feel the parched throat and the release with that cool water. 'Dan can't you see that green tree with water running free for you and me'. Love this tune. 'Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream'-there was no war, no strife, no poor, no more war ever. The people were dancing round and round, guns and swords were scattered all around'. All life's woes are solved and it is time to rejoice. . 'Aloha Oe-Aloha Oe Queen Lili'uokalani's Hawaiian goodbye: 'Until we meet again' Johnny Cash has given us his peace of mind that carries on. He wishes for peace and love while he faced his mortality. Over the years, Johnny Cash always sang the tunes that were right for him at that moment, in his death, he continues. Aloha Oe, Johnny Cash Highly Recommended prisrob 02-23-10 The Essential Johnny Cash American IV: The Man Comes Around |
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