"It Burns, Burns, Burns... The Ring of Fire!"

I’m not a country enthusiast altough I like many songs from this particular area of music. But I’ve loved this biopic movie, mainly the wonderful perfomances of Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Whiterspoon. What great chemistry they show us on screen! And the unexpected quality of their vocals? Remember, it was the first time that both were singing…

Of course Joaquin hasn’t the power of Johnny Cash, and maybe some purists may be upset. But the truth is that only after seeing the movie I’ve ordered a few CD’s of the man in black himself. And, pardon me, but Ms. Witherspoon sings (and looks) sweeter than June Carter ever did.

Like I’ve heard in the DVD commentary, both actors didn’t tried to be the real couple. They are simply telling us a wonderful love story that happened in music history, that’s all! And if you are not a Cash fan, like me, I think this album is a good place to start discovering the huge Cash catalogue. I’ve began already...

In short, this is, without any doubt, a great soundtrack album. It's what's NOT on the CD which loses it marks. The duet between Phoenix and Witherspoon of "Times a Wastin'" is pretty much the central performance of the film. And yet it's omitted from this soundtrack, which is a pity.