Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around"

Moooo · 06-08-2006, 02:05 AM

Okay, so I bought this the other day. and...wow. This is by far the best album I've ever heard.

I'm a huge Nine Inch Nails fan, so I instantly bumped it to "Hurt." He has by far exceeded Reznor's version of the song (even though it is his song). Don't get me wrong, I love the old version (Downward Spiral is probably my second favorite album, even though "Hurt" isn't on my top five favorite songs on there), it's just that good of a rendition by Johnny. As comical as it sounds, a lot of respect came from the movie, "Walk the line." After seeing that movie, along with the interviews of him and June Carter, I knew his love for her was as true as they come. And you can hear it in these lyrics, even though he didn't write them.

Whenever you hear him sing, its like it pierces past your ears, through your brain and straight to your heart. I don't even know if he meant to do it, but his old, frail voice is nothing short of perfect. Every time I hear it, I get goosebumps, even if I listen to it more than once in a row.

Anyone else have any opinions on this album?

Moooo

**Reaper16** · 06-08-2006, 02:41 AM

Cash = awesomeness.

MOhillbilly · 06-08-2006, 06:59 AM

damn his eyes!!

jlscorpio · 06-08-2006, 07:02 AM

Cash is the pillar of American music. As much respect as he gets, it will never be enough. I'm a huge Soundgarden fan, and like Moooo, I believe Cash outdid the original, "Rusty Cage". His stuff he did on American with Rick Rubin is so freakin phenominal.

MOhillbilly · 06-08-2006, 11:36 AM

John Cash would bow to the greatness that is HIRAM KING WILLIAMS.

He is the Alpha and Omega of country anything.

listopencil · 06-08-2006, 01:43 PM

Yeah, Johnny Cash is ****ing awesome.

teedubya · 06-08-2006, 10:17 PM

That is a great album.... I love Hung My Head... and We'll meet Again. Man, Cash kicks ass.

HURT (Johnny Cash)

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DMAC · 06-09-2006, 02:49 PM

I listen to Cash daily and think he is the greatest. Plus I really dislike NIN, but ( and I will more than likely get slammed for this) I like Reznors version of Hurt better.

[cower and wait for blows]eek![/cower and wait for blows]

Lake · 06-09-2006, 03:33 PM

Cash's Hurt was as good as TR's version. The same goes with Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus. Rusty Cage has taken some time, but I have been able to get used to it.

06-08-2006, 02:05 AM
Moooo Seeking Enlightenment... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $10004900	Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around" Okay, so I bought this the other day. and...wow. This is by far the best album I've ever heard. I'm a huge Nine Inch Nails fan, so I instantly bumped it to "Hurt." He has by far exceeded Reznor's version of the song (even though it is his song). Don't get me wrong, I love the old version (Downward Spiral is probably my second favorite album, even though "Hurt" isn't on my top five favorite songs on there), it's just that good of a rendition by Johnny. As comical as it sounds, a lot of respect came from the movie, "Walk the line." After seeing that movie, along with the interviews of him and June Carter, I knew his love for her was as true as they come. And you can hear it in these lyrics, even though he didn't write them. Whenever you hear him sing, its like it pierces past your ears, through your brain and straight to your heart. I don't even know if he meant to do it, but his old, frail voice is nothing short of perfect. Every time I hear it, I get goosebumps, even if I listen to it more than once in a row. Anyone else have any opinions on this album? Moooo
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06-08-2006, 06:59 AM	#3
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06-08-2006, 07:02 AM	#4
jlscorpio Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Casino cash: $10004900	Cash is the pillar of American music. As much respect as he gets, it will never be enough. I'm a huge Soundgarden fan, and like Moooo, I believe Cash outdid the original, "Rusty Cage". His stuff he did on American with Rick Rubin is so freakin phenominal. __________________ For those who believe, no explanation is necessary; for those who don't believe, no explanation will do.
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06-08-2006, 11:36 AM	#5
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	John Cash would bow to the greatness that is HIRAM KING WILLIAMS. He is the Alpha and Omega of country anything. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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06-08-2006, 01:43 PM	#6
listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $1645880	Yeah, Johnny Cash is ***ing awesome. __________________ Good friends we have had, oh, good friends we've lost...along the way. In this great future, you can't forget your past. So dry your tears, I say*.
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06-08-2006, 10:17 PM	#7
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9450002	That is a great album.... I love Hung My Head... and We'll meet Again. Man, Cash kicks ass. HURT (Johnny Cash) Video Code provided by VideoCodeZone.Com
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06-09-2006, 02:49 PM	#8
DMAC MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $10008735	I listen to Cash daily and think he is the greatest. Plus I really dislike NIN, but ( and I will more than likely get slammed for this) I like Reznors version of Hurt better. [cower and wait for blows]eek![/cower and wait for blows]
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06-09-2006, 03:33 PM	#9
Lake Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $10004900	Cash's Hurt was as good as TR's version. The same goes with Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus. Rusty Cage has taken some time, but I have been able to get used to it.
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