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Title: Dark, Deep and Personal
Review: This is a wonderfully personal album by a man who lived life to the full and who has met his demons face to face and still gone on to create some truly remarkable music. The first thing that strikes you on this record is Johnny Cash's unmistakable voice; a little older, but boy it's dark, deep and mellow. The second thing is the unusual choice of songs. They all work. This is a marvellous achievement. 'Sam Hall' sounds as fresh as if Johnny had recorded it 25 years ago. 'Hurt' is simply brilliant - made even more so by the video. I think we have all known for a long time that Johnny Cash would leave us a musical legacy, but his last four albums (and this one in particular) has raised him from an influential country singer, to that of an American musical icon. We would do well to look back at what Johnny achieved in his lifetime. This album is a fitting testament to that ability to deliver, even in the face of adversity.
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