American Recordings — 1994

A stark, voice-and-guitar comeback produced by Rick Rubin. Raw and beloved. A late-career landmark. Holds up as a strong record in its own right, not just context.

On vinyl: Worth checking whether a reissue exists before hunting for an original pressing.

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If you have American Recordings, these are the Johnny Cash records worth reaching for next.

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4. 4
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