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Johnny Cash
- Record Label: Columbia
- Release Date: Oct 11, 2011
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Dec 13, 2011This is no less than the story of a flawed man finding his own greatness--the primary factor behind the power and substance of these simple, no-frills performances, as well as the reason why any serious fan of Cash or country music history will want to walk the line it so compellingly traces.
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Dec 13, 2011This is Cash at his rawest and most riveting, singing his soul out to platoons, prisoners and presidents alike. Hard to describe in terms that are adequate.
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UncutDec 14, 2011Altogether, a fascinating portrait of a man making sense of both himself and his times. [Dec 2011, p.94]
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Dec 13, 2011There are better tapes, better performances--but the strength of this collection is proving that in whatever company, be it President or criminal, Johnny Cash couldn't help but be himself.
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Dec 13, 2011Bootleg, Vol. 3 showcases what we already know (intellectually, at least) about Cash in a very emotional and visceral way.
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Dec 13, 2011Like most bootleg-style releases, it's not an ideal introduction to the artist. It is, however, a pretty compelling look at him, sometimes as a study, but often simply as a strange sort of concert.