Is it any good?
Yes. If this song doesn't grab you by the throat, you either have no feelings at all or you live in a cage somewhere near Tora Bora.
Is it better than the original?
Definitely. The original is a vintage Depeche Mode song, well appreciated by those who, well, appreciate Depeche Mode. Johnny Cash turned it into a haunting experience that will make you reconsider some very basic things in your life.
What the hell was he thinking?
About death, most probably, and what it feels like to be very close to it.
Does it make the world a better place?
Yes. An old country and western icon covering a song by a previously hip English electropop band is a surprising and wonderful thing. It shows you that real art transcends all ideas about time, fashion and genre.
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