Instead of speacial ordering it from Barnes and Noble and waiting 2 weeks for it to come in, I looked at the time and figured I'd give our local mall a chance. There are several music stores in the mall, FYE and Sam Goody. FYE had it, but they didn't have the version with the bonus DVD. I practically flew into Sam Goody and into the country section. Low and behold, they had it. I was elated and walked on clouds to the cash register. Unfortunately, the cloud dissolved and I dropped hard to real life when I realized I left my checkbook at home.
40 minutes before the mall closes. It takes 15 minutes to drive home and 15 to drive back on a normal day. So, assuming I'm not ambushed at home, it should be no problem to get back in time. Actually, I made it home and back in about 20 minutes. I was speeding the whole way.
I was left breathless when I was finally able to watch the entire thing on my computer. It was a top notch production. Even more amazing is realizing that "Hurt" is a cover song. Not one Cash actually wrote. For him to be able to put that much emotion and drive into a song like that is mindboggling.
In fact, the whole "American IV: The Man Comes Around" cd is fantastic. The only song that I down right don't like is "Personal Jesus", another cover song. And the main reason I don't like it is that I haven't heard the origional Depeche Mode version, only another (and much much worse) cover version from Rackets and Drapes. The Rackets and Drapes is a shock metal band (ala Marilyn Manson) and the switch from shock (bad) metal to accoustic country just doesn't sound right to me. (However, this is my fault for having heard the Rackets and Drapes version in the first place.)
The rest of the cd is right on. So if you're looking to get the cd, be sure and try to find the version that comes with the DVD. You won't be dissapointed.
peace.
Article comments
1 - Amber Nussbaum
Cool story, I enjoyed it. I found the video online for download. Touching, truly.
http://www.markromanek.com/video/videos/cash_h.mov
2 - The Theory
thanks for the link, amber.
peace.
3 - Lynx
As a devoted metal head, I never really rhought much of country music, although my wife and kids love it. But when I saw Mr. Cash singing Nine Inch Nails' 'Hurt', and the incredible video, its true, it is a masterpiece. Words really cannot describe it.
4 - Temple Stark
Cash is to country as heaven is to hell. If ya get my drift.
5 - Jewels
Very cool, I loved Cash before the phrase "Outlaws" was cool. He always had it going on.
6 - Jewels
Very cool, I loved Cash before the phrase "Outlaws" was cool. He always had it going on.
7 - Jewels
Very cool, I loved Cash before the phrase "Outlaws" was cool. He always had it going on.
8 - WAYNESKI
argh!
another cd i must have!!! let's see, which of my bills i can put off this month........
9 - troy scholze
this song was a good song to pick for Eddie Guerrero(1967-2005) It shows how much he put into the WWE, Thank you Johnny Cash for this song. God bless you Johnny.
10 - slim
wow I was reading that and listening to that song and getting chills, I really dont listen to country but thats a truly touching song.