We live in a world of sound-the-same music. Who would of thought a 70 year old cowboy, could record a cover of Nine Inch Nail's "Hurt" that is as good as the original yet unique? In today's commerical world, I applaud Mr. Cash for taking on the cover. Available on the "American IV: The Man Comes Around" album, Cash's talent shines through out the song. A man, his guitar, and his pain painted on the canvas of voice. Accompanied by an even stronger video that shows everyone the Man in Black loves leaving him for the grave. Again, we are brought back to the realization of our own mortality and our guilt. "What have I become...my sweetest friend? Everyone I know, goes away in the end..."--a truly haunting lyric, and Johnny sings it both beautifully and mournfully, as we see images of the people he has lost to time. Cash, I'd say you've lost nothing but become an American legend relevent as much now as 30 years ago.
-posted by Nobius 12:24 PM 