Picking up where the previous set left off,
The Man In Black: 1959-1962
collects all of the recordings
Johnny Cash
made for
Columbia
between '59 and '62; the only music that was left off are his historical albums, which
Bear Family
had already released on
Come Along on Ride Train
. Like the other set, it has an abundance of alternate takes and outtake, plus a disc that captures an actual recording sessions. Again, it is primarily of interest for historians and dedicated fans willing to take the time to delve deeply into this music -- since the songs are presented in chronological order according to their session date, it doesn't make for casual listening. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine