After seeing the movie over the Christmas break, I immediately bought the CD since the performances of Joaquim Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon are without a doubt some of the finest of the last few years in any film.
But yeah. This CD is a perfect start for a new Johnny Cash fan such as myself.
It will also help you understand why the film won 3 globes, including the wonderful work of both actors who I truly have a much higher level of respect for than I did before.
Suggestions
It Aint Me Babe
Jackson
Walk The Line
Cry Cry Cry
Home Of The Blues
Get Rhythm
Wildwood Flower
Then of course, you can download the original Johnny Cash & June Carter recordings. Because those are just as good, if not definitely better