American VI: Ain't No Grave

As much as it pains me to say it, American 6 should not have been released. Johnny Cash made some of the most honest and unpretentious music of his career with the American albums. He also made what amount to forgettable B-sides, and these B-sides have been thrown together with very little care by people who are either doing it purely for the money or because they think American 5 was not a superb end to a classic series. This is a weak collection with only the title track and a Sheryl Crow cover showing any promise. Of course, Johnny Cash was extremely ill when recording these songs but even so, they're a poor representation of the man's power and talent. It would have been far better and more respectful to do him the honour of leaving American 5 as what it was meant to be - his final recordings. This release should not have happened. Stick to the first five and let's pretend the music industry hasn't once again proved what a money-hungry machine it is.

I bought this for my dad who has been a Johnny Cash fan for years. After listening to it my dad advised it was a great cd particularly for those ardent fans of the Man In Black. My dad thought the album was a fitting ending to the memory of Johnny Cash. Although advised anyone new to his music may wish to start with earlier material like 'Ring of Fire', 'San Quentin' or the 'The Baron'.

Jonny Cash - American V1: Ain't No Grave. Sorry I cannot comment on this CD because I haven't heard it, it was given to a Friend as part of a Birthday Gift. Very good service from Order to Delivery, Thank you. Ella

A sticker on the cover states this is Johnny Cash last studio album. Let's hope it is. Of all posthumously released albums this is the weakest. There are not real suprises on it and the production is boring. It does not add anything to the great catalogue Cash build up in his life. Let's listen to all those great records and enjoy it.

Bit of a shame this was released in some ways. It is poignant, but not the best example of Cash's later work.

I listen to this CD three or four times to be able to take it in and actually listen and hear but it is a fantastic CD and recommend it to all. I purchased quite a few Cash CDs and enjoyed them all, but this one has such a haunting voice and melodies

Although this is enjoyable, you can tell that it must have been recordings from very near his time of death. It seems to be just a 'put together' album and does not seem as powerful as the previous American Recordings.

Heard a good track on the radio - never bought a Johnny Cash album before - very dour, play it and think of Gordon Brown and his ilk then pour another one! Not a bad album but it ain't a party number!

A little sombre and reflective but if you like J Cash's music then you'll not fail to be moved by this selection of songs.

This is really one for nostalgia and to have the whole series of these CDS. Overall, his voice was nearly gone, and the whole album was a bit depressing. The one really brilliant track is "For the Good Times".