Johnny Cash – American IV: The Man Comes Around (2LP)

American IV: The Man Comes Around is the final album released during Johnny Cash’s lifetime, produced by Rick Rubin as part of the American series. The album showcases Cash’s weathered voice against stripped-down instrumentation, creating a haunting, reflective atmosphere. It features a mix of originals and deeply personal covers, including his now-iconic rendition of Nine Inch Nails’ Hurt, which became a defining moment in his late career. Themes of mortality, redemption, and love run throughout the album, making it one of his most poignant works.

Tracklist

1. The Man Comes Around
2. Hurt (Nine Inch Nails cover)
3. Give My Love to Rose
4. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel cover, feat. Fiona Apple)
5. I Hung My Head (Sting cover)
6. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Ewan MacColl cover)
7. Personal Jesus (Depeche Mode cover)
8. In My Life (The Beatles cover)
9. Sam Hall (Traditional)
10. Danny Boy (Traditional)
11. Desperado (Eagles cover)
12. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry (Hank Williams cover)
13. Tear Stained Letter
14. Streets of Laredo (Traditional)
15. We’ll Meet Again (Vera Lynn cover)