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Unchained (Johnny Cash album)

Unchained, also known as American II: Unchained is the second album in Johnny Cash's American Recordings series (and his 82nd overall). It was released on November 5, 1996, by American Recordings. Like all of Cash's albums for American Recordings, Unchained was produced by Rick Rubin. The album received a Grammy for Best Country Album and Cash was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his version of "Rusty Cage."

Unchained

November 5, 1996

1995–1996

  • Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research (Hollywood)
  • Sound City (Van Nuys, California)
  • Ocean Way (Hollywood)
  • NRG Recording (Hollywood)
  • Cowboy's Arms Hotel and Recording Spa (Nashville)

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American

Rick Rubin

Cash previously recorded "Country Boy" for his 1957 album

Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!

Cash previously recorded "Mean Eyed Cat" his 1960 album .

Johnny Cash Sings Hank Williams

Johnny Cash – vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar

– vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, Chamberlin

Tom Petty

– acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, mandolin, Dobro

Mike Campbell

– piano, Hammond organ, Vox Continental organ, harmonium, Chamberlin

Benmont Tench

Rick DePiro - piano, organ (8, 13)

– acoustic guitar, bass

Howie Epstein

– drums and percussion (1–6, 10, 12, 14)

Steve Ferrone

– drums and percussion (7–8)

Curt Bisquera

– acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass (1, 4–5, 10–14)

Marty Stuart

– bass (7)

Flea

– acoustic guitar (2)

Lindsey Buckingham

– percussion (2)

Mick Fleetwood

Juliet Prater – percussion (3)

Adapted from the album liner notes.

Luma Electronic's Johnny Cash discography listing