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My favorite live album. Such a distinctive atmosphere and concept. Love the interactions with the crowd and the way he infuses this pretty grim and dour set of songs with life and color. The masterwork of an all-time great. Best song: Jackson
Good ol Johnny. Such a classic voice. Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: yes Favourite Song: Cocaine Blues
Rollo.
Um dos melhores albuns ao vivo que ouvi. Apesar das músicas pesadas e que trazem temas tristes relacionados a vida no carcere, desentendimentos, brigas e homicídios, a apresentação tem uma certa leveza, descontração. Imagino que para quem está assisitindo deve ser relativamente fácil esquecer que está numa prisão.
Perfect performance. No notes. 5/5
Hay que escucharlo
One of the best live albums there is. Johnny Cash really put some thought in the performance and the audience are really engaged and part of the listening experience.
lol lyrics are from a different time altogether! Took a shot of cocaine and shot my woman, good lawd. Those prisoners mustve had a great time though.
Sounds like a real entertainer - would have been cool to be at one of his live shows.
4.4
I have no doubt they had a prison riot after this show
Chill, kult at han hadde konsert i et fengsel
Such a great performer. This is an awesome set in an interesting location.
Absolutely legendary.
My god, I've never sat down and listened to Johnny Cash. The albums got a good playful vibe, with an undercurrent of sorrow for the prison system. Or that was what I felt at least. A good natured man it seemed, playing music for the soul. Even the damned souls.
Enjoyed the prison banter
This is an album worth hearing. But not often.
Cash just does it better. One of the few artists that I consistently hear people say “I hate (genre), except (artist)” about. A fun and often funny listen that’s simple yet good.
4.5/5. Fuck yes, the one and only man in black.
wasn't sure at all at the start, but it's decent. not really my kind of thing, but a really cool live performance
It's Johnny Cash playing in a prison, obviously this rocks
I do find Johnny cash a little boring after a while. None of the big songs are on the album. I wouldnt listen to this again. Favourite song: Folson Prison Least favourite: Nothing was bad but nothing stood out to me. Album artwork: Iconic
An absolute classic.
Classic Cash.
This the type of country I wanna be listening to, no more of that honey donky shit. Johnny Cash the goat frfr.
Johnny Cash en su más celebre live performance que le dio vuelta al mundo con su solidaridad. Impecable e icónico. 10/10
This is a great album, there's no arguing it. The songs are great, and it's sounds good as a live album. I'm still surprised they let him go into a prison and sing songs about doing cocaine and murdering people.
Just the concept of this album is brilliant. And Johnny Cash is absolutely the perfect one to have done this. I'm not a fan of country/western (if that's what you can call this) but I do like some Johnny Cash and I feel like this is him at his best. Add in the crowd noise and the banter between songs and you get a fantastic experience listening to this album. This is probably the only album of his that I would consider buying if I ran across it at the record store. And I'd throw it on every now and then. 4/5 because as great as it is, it's still not exactly my kind of music.
Incredible album, really benefits from the live atmosphere. Easy 4.
Obviously a legendary album, but aside from the iconic songs from it like Folsom prison blues, cocaine blues, Jackson and a few new (to me) ones like the wall it wasn't anything crazy. 3.4
If you want a bit of Johnny Cash this is ideal
Classic Johnny Cash. Love the non-subtle theming of murder and jail songs throughout. Kind of serious, kind of funny.
Second Johny cash album . While the first one was one of his later works , something didn't ignite in me to like him more than I did. This piece of work made a litlle but insignificant change on my opinion of his music. Though this was better than the last one . All I could say for now.
A very cool album, Johnny Cash’s first live album “At Folsom Prison” revitalized his career. Cash sings melancholy songs of cocaine, murder, and capital punishment before inmates who hoot ‘n’ holler in support. The audiences’ jeers and the warden’s announcements are as much a part of this album as the music itself.
SO love some Man in Black! Time being what it is, when I overlook misogynistic references, and mention of violence...I still love me Jonny Cash.
I don’t usually listen to much country music but when I do it’s OLD country music! This record is iconic!
good album, great voice on the guy, something i wouldn’t listen to myself but i enjoyed the songs
There's something very special about a Johnny Cash live album. He's the kind of artist that really shows no difference between a studio album and a live album. He's just as talented and just as personable. He's also a badass for getting bleeped on his own record within the first 6 minutes. Wonderful Performance.
What a badass, singing about cocaine and murder to cheering prisoners. Fantastically imperfect. One of the best live albums I’ve ever heard.
"Did I hear somebody applaud?"
Nothing different from the san Quentin album. Same lyrics trump music. Great interaction with the crowd
I had heard of this album but never listened to it. Johnny Cash is one of the few country musicians I don't think are hypocrites and this album is pretty good. Not good enough for 5 stars but close.
Le charisme de Cash transcende l’enregistrement. L’interprétation et les interactions sont empreintes d’humour et de tendresse. Ça en fait un album éminemment intime, même si enregistré live
I was never a huge fan of Johnny Cash but this wasn't too bad.
The Man in Black! Really good live album, I like the little banter in between songs. Johnny was in top form on this one.
Great Album
Love his style. The song choices are blackly brilliant and put a wry smile on my face
This album is insane and I love it. From the first song, everything here is prison or criminal themed and the crowd is cheering each time Cash talks about killing a man, or going on a cocaine bender. The atmosphere here is pretty special and unlike any live album I've heard. Cash has a great voice and most the songs here were new to me. My favorites were Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, and 25 Minutes to Go (shoutout Shel Silverstein).
Such a legend
best song: Folsom prison blues, or, I still miss someone
Not my usual listen by any means but it was at least listenable. 3*
I recently got the At San Quintin album which is obviously very similar. I preferred that - there seems greater variety and a bit more swing to it. This is still pretty decent, but I’m much more likely to listen to San Quintin
Here I was, all set to express some minor annoyance that both of the Johnny Cash prison records were on here, but this album is so goddamned charming. I love listening to Cash banter with the audience. The songs are also amazing. Having June come up and sing songs was really cute too 4/5
As far as complete albums go, this is a gold standard. Even non-Cash fans know of this one. Classic.
Johnny Cash rules. I wish I was a bigger fan because his catalog is humongous. This was a great album and from what I read up on, a really incredible, ground breaking live show at the prison.
Lively country album. Enjoy this one a lot.
Loved it. Easy five stars
1. Build a time machine 2. Go back to California in 1968 3. Commit murder in a cocaine binge 4. Witness the best live album of all time being recorded No regrets
9/10 About as good as live albums get, can’t think of a better one The band and him are so tight, so slick, he is so at ease that he can just mess around at points without screwing it up. In lesser bands the in-song banter could wreck it Don’t care if it is a character or facade, he plays the outlaw so well Such energy in the delivery, he sounds almost unhinged at times The announcements for the prisoners, the speech at the end. Makes it feel like you’re there “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”. Iconic Best: Folsom Prison Blues
The MAN. Songs of love, women and fighting. What’s not to like. And what a voice!
Cool guy!
Really enjoyed enjoyed this. Live at San Quentin came up last time and that was also great. Never thought I would enjoy this as its not the genre I listen to but surprised myself. Its fun and the songs tell a real story. 👍
Boring
Not very different from the San Quentin one, so I guess I'll give it the same score.
Un album tout aussi bon que celui de San Quentin, pas mal les mêmes commentaires que pour cet album. 8/10
Not normally my kind of thing but this is a great album - very authentic and a real eye-opener. Cash was a great showman and really knew where his roots lay.
Feels more significant to me than it is enjoyable.
Outstanding
Hello I'm Johnny Cash.
Just a pure classic. Loved the live versions too
a classic, johnny cash is a staple of country and will always be the best
the best live album of all time, hearing johnny cash crack up at prisoners saying random stuff adds so much to the album.
It was an incredible musical moment captured to tape.
I was a little surprised to see two Johnny Cash live-from-a-prison albums on this list. Looks like they were released within about a year of each other too. But interestingly they only share one track, so the content is almost entirely unique. Anyhow, I like Cash but it's not one of my favorites.
Since this was his first "live concert in a jail" album, I thought I'd like it more than San Quentin. But, instead I think is seemed less novel and thrilling
I went into this with high expectations after enjoying the live San Quentin album - but the classics here (Cocaine Blues, Jackson, Folsom Prison Blues) don't resonate as much as other versions I've heard. &, oddly enough, the prison theme to the songs starts to wear thin. But Johnny Cash operating at less than 1000% is still pretty great.
Good listen for multiple reasons as noted in other reviews but can't quite give it 5 stars
Not a big country fan, but Johnny Cash was very good!
Love "Folsom Prison Blues" :) Johnny Cash has such a unique voice. I really enjoyed listening to his songs because some of them were funny in the album like "Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog".
So here’s the thing, I don’t know because I have never been in prison, but I imagine that if I was and I got the privilege of a concert I would be a bit annoyed that every song was about being in prison and/or being executed in prison. Because I’m not entirely sure that would be such a great emotional escape from my current situation. That being said, the album was throughly enjoyable. I’m taking a star off for the excessive dead prisoner songs.
Great album. Love hearing it now and then but wouldn’t add it to my queue. Hmmm… Does that make it a 3 or a 4?
I very much so enjoyed this album! This was a very nice study listen.
If only I could give 6 stars, this album deserves it. Start to finish it's just brilliant musically and entertainingly.
Incarceration is underrated.
Classic, although dated..
alright
How cool that he played at the prison.
Iconic
This album is so fascinating. I'm not into country music at all. But this album is entertaining as all hell. Some of the music gets a little repetitive. But the mood and atmosphere is incredible. Just so raw and authentic.
This is one of those that is obviously classic and a massive album, but I don't connect with it at all. I don't love Johnny Cash's music - it just doesn't do it for me.
This is a benchmark album. I grow tired of Johnny pretty quickly, but can appreciate why it is so special to so many.
Definitely a seminal moment in the history of rock. The music is a bit scrappy at times but the atmosphere, sentiment and spirit bring this one romping home. Good on you Johnny.
Cash was making waves many years before Rick Rubin showed up and this is a landmark album in more ways than one, as interesting sociologically as musically. Enormously enjoyable. And authentic.
I want to give it three stars, I didn’t like it but the live aspect and the fact he performed in a prison makes it a bit mire exotic
HL: "Folsom Prison Blues", “Jackson”, “Green, Green Grass of Home”
got some gas
Distilled essence of Johnny Cash. Notable in the passion of the performance, as compared to other somewhat muted albums from him.
Masterpiece. If you like this album you should check BB King Live at Cook County Prison
I still can't quite believe that these concerts actually happened, but this is an absolutely perfect album.
This is an awesome album and definitely belongs here!
This album crackles with a unique and exquisite energy.
Another Johnny Cash prison album? YES PLEASE! I like this album better than at San Quentin… and that was fantastic.
Really unique live album
Jeg foretrak San Quentin (bl.a. pga. 100% mindre hundeslander) men synes generelt de her livealbums er nogen af de bedste jeg har hørt. Utrolig stemme, godt udvalg af numre (ville have valgt en fra!!!), god energi
Jeg synes simpelthen at San Quentin pladen var bedre! Der var mere gang i den, han var sjovere ind imellem sangene. Produktion var måske lidt mere skraldet på den anden, men jeg følte mere at jeg *var* der. Den her er stadig meget god dog. Jeg ved sgu ikke lige om jeg synes der behøvede at være to live Johnny Cash-fængselsplader på listen?
Lidt ligesom dem anden plade i fængslet. Det er sgu bare noget musik der er nemt at høre.
listened
больше тюремных альбомов! особо не нашла разницы с другим, а также между всеми песнями этого. кажется, что он долго поёт одну и ту же и общается с людьми. холсом, но не моё)
Iconic.
The songs, the band, Johnny - a solid 4 without the audience, perhaps a 3 if country isn't your bag. But the atmosphere is unlike any live album. The electricity is tanglible. Johnny delivering the song stories, playing the crowd, the humour, the darkness. June Carter coming on to sing Jackson. Has to be a 5, whoever you are?
Authentic Genuine (5,5/6)
There are two versions of this album and I listened to both today. The original version is compiled mostly from the first of two shows Johnny Cash did in a single day in 1967 at Folsom Prison. There are 16 songs included. The more recent anniversary edition offers about 60 songs over three CDs. Both shows are presented including songs by Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers both of which were part of the Cash ensemble and got to do a song each to set the mood. June Carter Cash comes out about midway for a few duets. In addition to the two concerts, several rehearsals recordings are included. Highlights of this concert were recreated in the Johnny Cash biopic, I Walk the Line. Sometimes expansions like this dilute the original album. Not so with At Folsom Prison. Both versions are terrific listening experiences. The expanded set reinforces the connection Johnny had with his band and his audience. Plus with the extended version you get a ton of additional songs. The theme of many of the songs are the prison life. They range from poignant to comical. There are also some hits and a couple of religious tunes.
Classic live album -- what can I say that hasn't been said a million times. It's the Man in Black doing Johnny Cash stuff. If you can't find something that resonates here, you're not looking. Unexpected bangers: Orange Blossom Special, Long Black Veil
Great live album. Enjoyed it a lot Favourites- Folsom prison blues, cocaine blues,25 minutes to go, long black veil, send a picture of mother, give my love to rose 4 stars
Incredible idea for a live album. Beautifully recorded. Bad ass as hell to sing about murder to murderers. "How does that grab you Bob."
I enjoyed Cash's banter on this album but musically it was a big 'meh' from me
Good stuff
Good stuff although I'm a bit iffy about the man!
98/100
I really respect the album, its history, and what it means, but the music and instrumentation doesn't do that much for me. Just not a country guy. Cash is cool though.
This is one of my favorite albums of all time. I've listened to it through hundreds of times since I first heard it in 2016. Live shows are about the connection between the audience and the band, and this album captures every ounce of that. Many live albums fall short in capturing the energy in the room. Johnny is playing prison songs to prisoners and his enthusiasm comes through in every track. I will continue to listen to this album forever.
Feel like this probably hit harder back when it was first released. Still a good album mind you, just not as powerful as it originally was. Gets an imaginary extra point for going to a prison and singing the inmates songs about being locked up, the death penalty and the long arm of the law. Very funny situation tbh
A very 'human' performance. This album is music heritage, an absolute gem. Although it's legit very enjoyable on it's own, and almost makes me want to admit that I might actually enjoy country music more than I thought, musically I still wouldn't give this a 5. But the fantastic environment and atmosphere makes this work: the connection with the crowd is just too good. To go into a prison and sing about these topics is absolutely mental lol. I loved how good old Johnny acted a bit, and also lost himself multiple times throughout the performance, you could tell he really enjoyed the absurdity of the situation as he basically became a musical comedian on the 'stage'. I also love to imagine how fucking cool it must have felt for the prisoners to experience this. Hats off to Johhny Cash for this record. With that, I still have to mention that some of these songs like 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Cocaine Blues', or 'Greystone Chapel', etc. absolutely bang, so it's not entirely carried by the atmosphere, but it certainly carries this record into a 5/5 for me.
Great artist!!
As original as a live album gets. But at the end of the days it's an album of mostly country covers.
Not my style. Old style Rock and roll
I don’t normally like to listen to live recordings but I enjoyed this one. Songs were short with just a little talking. Johnny was obviously happy to be performing again.
The live album to trump all live albums.
This album is one from my personal collection. I'm not a huge fan of country music, but Johnny's music transcends any labels that could be used to describe his style. Johnny's music takes influence from country, rockabilly, folk, and blues. This album is a great listen from start to finish. The songs here deal with many unhappy subjects but Johnny does justice to them all whether the lyrics are sad or humorous. His rapport with his audience of inmates is undeniable and he seems to have enthralled the prison staff as well, which is why they kept bringing him in to do prison shows. I am somewhat surprised by some of the things he gets away with on this record, knowing what the censorship of the time was.
Classic, one of the most recognizable voices in music. A hint of playfulness and grittiness in his lyrics and tone. Would I play it again?? Maybe
Don’t do drugs and don’t go to prison 🎶
Great, classic album.
Johnny ♥️
Country, folk, male, mid, just legendary, great voice, great atmosphere, great announcements, this is a blue print for a live album - very authentic, country still not mine.
Desconozco si hubo otros artistas antes que realizaran un show en una cárcel y, sobre todo, que grabaran un disco con su presentación en vivo. Si no fue así, esto coloca a Johhny Cash en otro nivel, como a un artista comprometido con lo popular. Tiene gracia, tiene rock, más el innegable carisma que tenía el tipo en el escenario. Tremenda experiencia.
Nice
Awesome, even some funny songs, the crowd takes the record to another level. The cover with Cash sweating. Great stuff.
What else can say about the greatness of Johnny Cash! The announcements over the prison PA and the warden getting booed gave it authentic prison touch. I did feel for the guy that called for visitation. What bad timing! I was surprised how some of the songs didn’t start a riot. It was pretty special and shows the man he was that he played an inmates song.
John c Reilly did it better
Almost everyone knows the song “Folsom Prison Blues” but this album has a lot of other great songs like “25 minutes to go”. The lyrical storytelling from Cash is amazing and he can paint a picture with words in less than 3 minutes. I really haven’t listened to his music outside of the hits and I’m going to dive deeper after this. Outlaw country music at its finest.
Album # 32 Everything about this album is awesome. A legend up until the day he left us.
Super album and atmosphere. Love the man in black. 5/5
Good album every song was very much the same.
Nonostante i tanti problemi di questo album, Johnny Cash non si discute!
ACAB
This sounds like a great document nicely raucous at times. I prefer to listen to album versions maybe the very interesting concept for Cash outweighs the quality a little bit. Excellent moment in time captured.
Good album. The interesting situation/dynamics tends to inflate the quality of the actual music, but it is still solid. Singing about incarceration and the death penalty to those folks at that time must’ve been something. This would never happen today. Historically, a 4-5. All in with the music, perhaps more of a 3.
Decent, starts strong and lulls in the middle
After moving to TN, I realize now just how bold and outrageous this album must have been. Cash must have absolutely shocked southern folks. When you hear him speak, he's got that good old fashioned TN sense of humor and social ability that you can't find anywhere else. Oh, and the selection of songs on this album were dynamite. He even ended it by playing one of the prisoner's songs, which he said was taught to him the night before. As a listener, you really don't know what to expect. You put yourself in his shoes and feel the pressure of performing an important song with little to no rehearsal. Then he and the band absolutely nail it, and you're left realizing why he's the legend that he is.
Fantastic live album, reminded me to finally give Johnny Cash’s discography a proper listen. I know a couple of the crowd’s cheers were added during production (inmates were afraid of possible retaliation from prison guards if they cheered too loudly at the parts talking about jail life) but that didn’t diminish the listening experience or the quality of Cash’s performance.
It’s fun and the live elements add a lot. I find it slightly one note, but that one note is one good note. 4/5
Yes!!! Now this is a great album!
Love this album! Love this man!
Is there anything more iconic than that opening line? "Hello. I'm Johnny Cash."
What a classic. Johnny kills and plays off the crowd so well. Songs are the perfect duration to keep you going but not get bored. 4/5
Perhaps one of the greatest live albums of all time. I've listen to this dozens of times already and it never loses it's charm.
Great and classic Johnny Cash record that I never tire of. He’s a terrific performer and clearly the (captive?) audience is loving it.
This is great. I loved the stage banter as much as the songs. He's got more charisma then the actor who played him. A great listen.
This might be the best live album of all time. Most live albums the crowd is there, but they're unnecessary. The crowd on this album is another instrument, and a very important one. Plus it's Johnny Cash, the songs are all excellent, sung with passion and humor. It's just great.
Fascinating piece of American cultural and music history - a classic.
Amazing performance. I can never get enough of this.
The seminal outlaw country album.
I liked it but every song sounded like “bones are their money” from ITYSL but that’s probably my fault
Great concept for a live album and overall a great album. Enjoyed that they left in the banter between songs. Gave it an authentic feel. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again
Liked this.
real jailhouse rock. a bit distractingly fun to work to (did more dancing than working). also Johnny Cash really loved coke
Great album, classic songs. Not my go to music but solid songs
More of a novelty / snapshot in time / historical piece than something I'd want to actively re-listen to (besides Folsom Prison Blues). Might be OK to put on for old-timey, western, "Better Call Saul" vibes. UPDATE 8/19/26 upgrading from 2 to 3 based on consistent calibration (this was only my 12th album)
i love you johnny cash 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 4.5/5
Great album, I loved hearing Johnny's banter.
I really enjoyed listening to this. I’d never really listened to Johnny Cash before this. I like how cheerful he was, making jokes with the prisoners, even though he was playing in a prison. I can definitely see his influence on modern music.
Ugh. It is still country music. The prison setting does not help. Not the worst but not a two.
I really enjoyed this one. Johnny Cash was the real deal!
One of the most punk rock albums in existence.
Aurrez ezaguna
It's hard to imagine how an album can define an entire genre, but you tell me, what aspect of country music, and especially outlaw country are we missing here? From the songwriting, to the performances, to the tight band, to the freewheeling stick it to the man spirit, to the iconic live setting, At Folsom Prison has it all! Five glasses of Folsom water out of five 🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛
Very cool and raw album. Worth revisiting for sure. Some very deep songs peppered with some very funny songs.
I prefer the cover albums
Great Live album. Really enjoyed the dynamic of this album. The inmates are one of the best live crowds ever. You can just feel the energy of the room when listening to this album
THIS is how you do live albums.
a voz desse homem é surreal, porém ficou nisso, né... quanto country, howdy, fellas! gosto quando ele traz sofrência
Não. Espero não ouvir mais isso, mas a voz dele é boa.
I've always heard *of* "Live at Folsom Prison," but other than some brief clips, I've never *heard* the album. I would have thought older Johnny Cash wasn't my thing, a thought that was dumb as hell. Live albums can be hit or miss, but this one is fun. His bumbles and corpsing - to borrow a television filming term - are funny. I'm a lot more likely to explore the rest of his discography at this point.
Classic Johnny Cash. Great listen!
I didn’t finish it because it’s pretty long, but the first half of the album really trapped me. It’s very good and easy to like.
Una voz increible. Pero muy americano. Escuchas un tema y son todos iguales. Ni
- not a big country person - his usage of curse words is very fun to me though .. nothing like an old record with the word bitch in it
Iconic country album. I feel like the song choices don’t contain as many of the direct hits he has besides Folsom prison blues, there are some great songs and the energy actually does come through from the prisoners on an interesting way. Grey stone chapel is my favorite Johnny cash song due to this
Mike performed and sang Folsom Prison Blues for me in Madison as we unpacked his apt. I was so surprised. It was wonderful.
Não gostei, vai toma no cu Jhonny cash, vai toma no cu country americano, música desgraçada parece que eu tô num filme paia dos anos 50, falando de cidades bostas norte americanas. Música Mt agitada com a bateria Mt ruim, agoniante de ouvir, as músicas que eu mais gostei são as mais calmas e sem Mt bateria mas msm assim tem Mt a vibe do country. Vai se fude 🖕🖕🖕🖕
Very entertaining 5/5
I love this. I can't imagine any current artist doing anything remotely like this. The openness and ability to treat the audience like human beings made me wonder would Johnny Cash be considered woke today? I doubt it, but an interesting question. I often hear older recordings as evidence of differences in technology or style or arrangement, but this one is a time capsule of culture and what was possible, even in 1968, not so long ago.
One of those 'legendary' things that you hear about. I've never got Johnny Cash - or why he's so important. All his songs are very very very similar, and aren't heavy on melody or musicianship - but I get how he can be fun, and how it must have been amazing in 1968. But still, this is just three quarters of an hour of a guy singing risque songs to some criminals
3. Country music not my thing
Baritone voice smooths Over the hurts and pains of Confinement and loss
I remember as a teenager becoming aware of this album and the single Boy Named Sue which up until today I thought was on this album. Having updated myself I now know the chronology of the single but that gives an idea of my lack of knowledge of Jonny Cash. Country music was never to my taste and I have largely dismissed it. But I have listened to this album through and really enjoyed it. Just about every track is a toe tapper and I loved a lot of the gallows humour contained in the lyrics. I also thought that given that it is a 55 year old live recording with limited resources and technical recording equipment, that the overall sound of the recording was good. Especially that it managed to capture the feel of what was an unusual concert. The context of the concert does bother me, wondering why serious criminals should be entertained in this fashion. Surprising it was ever allowed in the 60’s and more likely to be done in these woke times. That aside and assessing its musical value only I enjoyed the album and can understand why those of the Country Music persuasion value this album so much.
Not my genre, sadly.
if you ever meet someone who says they don't have a part of them that wishes they were johnny cash playing live at folsom prison they are a replicant and you can just go ahead and blow their brains out right there on the spot
Johnny Cash's At Folsom Prison captures the raw energy of his legendary performance. While some songs may feel repetitive, Cash's interaction with the audience and the warden announcements add authenticity to the recording. It's a gritty and memorable album that showcases Cash's undeniable talent and charisma. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 2 STAND OUT TRACK - Folsom Prison Blues
I did like this but not thaaat much. I understand the importance of it, pretty bananas that they let him do a show in the prison. some of the songs I really liked because they're classics but other songs were a bit of a drag. Giving it a 3 cos i ain't that bothered. Made me want to watch Walk the Line though
An iconic album, and a really easy and enjoyable listen despite some of the themes of the hardships of prison. Cash has such a rich voice, and it comes through in a genuine way with his voice cracks and falters. The album is sprinkled with great humor as well. The melodic repetition across songs is interesting - he repeats the same melody Dolly Parton uses in Coat of Many Colors as well. 9/10. Favorite Songs: Folsom Prison Blues, I Got Stripes, Greystone Chapel No particular least favorite songs
Yes, he's a true American original with an instantly recognizable voice-of-God sort of singing style, but one finds him a hammy, even cringey showman. And what does he find so amusing about murder ballads? The production is rudimentary and the playing not exactly virtuosic and yes, we get it, you're recording a live album, so no cussing. One imagines it was a bit of a location joke – you just had to be there.
Although I love these songs and how Cash sings them, it's the prisoners that make this live album special.
clasico
Good, he’s very charismatic
Not many country albums of the era have as much personality and livelihood as this does. These tracks are fairly simple, but Cash is a charismatic and hilarious singer, and the idea of his audience members being rowdy inmates from a maximum security prison brings greater attention and appreciation of his outlaw subject matter. Fantastic first half. I think the 5-track run from "The Long Black Veil" to "Flushed from the Bathroom" drags too long for its quiet and solemn mood on top of the minimalist instrumental. They should cut 3 of them. Other than that, I just wish the instrumental was more lively. Favorites: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, 25 Minutes to Go, Jackson
Not a huge fan of Johnny Cash, but hearing him belt out some songs to the prisoners was pretty interesting.
Iconic
A great album all the way through. I love folk music and ballads. I love the stories in the songs. No surprise but Johnny cash sounds amazing even live. I liked the rhythm of the guitar in most of the songs aswell. Would 100% listen again
now THIS is a live performance actually what a joy dirty old egg best song name also songs are short and sweet im liking that incredible all around
p137. 1968. 5 stars. Not a fan of live albums, but this one hits the sweet spot. Great songs, great voice, great atmosphere.
It's ok not a big Johnny Cash fan. The vocals are pretty average although I think Cash's strength is live performance so hearing the people at the prison and hearing Cash interacting with them made the album experience much more entertaining
Cash is great but this isn't something I want to listen to again. Just not for me.
Er vel kanskje tidenes beste livealbum
I had fun listening to this live album. Like I finally got to experience a part of history. I like how Johnny Cash panders to the crowd. I liked Johnny Cash and his popular hits, but this album personalizes him for me. I am a new fan , and I will add this to my playlist.
Conceptually, it was really interesting that Cash wanted to perform a live album at a prison, but it meant the set list felt like it catered and pandered a lot to toxic masculinity. The number of references to violence towards women and animals made the album unenjoyable. The songs that didn't include these topics were interesting, and I enjoyed the story quality of the lyrics, but the light scattering of these songs in between violent ones wasn't enough. I also was pretty "meh" about Cash's voice and musicality. Just not my style.
This is definitely not a generic “live” album. The performances are great and the inmates makes themselves heard at all the right (wrong) lines.
I’m not always a fan of a live concert, but the live element of this is what makes it. The interruptions, the announcements, the imperfections, the inmates’ reactions. they are what animates the whole thing. The songs are good and I haven’t listened to a Johnny Cash song I don’t like, but I appreciate the edginess of this. It didn’t seem over long either.
Well... If I had to guess which of the prison albums Johnny Cash had recorded first, I would have guessed San Quentin (which, as you all remember, we already reviewed, and was released after this one). Somehow that seemed less of a put-on, there was a feeling of gritty unease and a riotous vibe to the audience that seemed to genuinely teeter on the edge of being unsafe. This one, between the material and Cash's pandering to the audience, just strikes me as a little less honest. It doesn't help that his voice is not in top form. So, I suspect a lot of my response to this album is colored by my own perceptions and having heard the other. Had we listened to them in reverse order, would I have flipped the reviews? I don't know, but as of right now, I liked the first one better.
one of the greatest live albums. i love the dark gallows humor. Johnny Cash is incredible and the empathy he has with his audience is palpable.
I love being flushed down the toilet of your heart :)
One of the most genuine and authentic albums I’ve ever heard. I love it when he breaks mid-song to tell a joke or a laugh slips, especially when it’s in contrast to some soul-crushingly melancholy lyrics. I don’t really think there’s a bad track in the bunch. I love this album and the special place it takes me to every time I revisit it. I give it a 10+
this is true country music. my mom tells me how lame johnny cash is but i tell her time and time again, him, along with the likes of dolly parton and willie nelson are the true faces of country music. in johnny's case he tells all sorts of stories about his time as a criminal, and he has plenty to tell. despite the genuine stories and interaction with the audience, unfortunately i can only really call this album fine... even as someone that calls this type of country good, for me it's only alright.
Una grata sorpresa
I think I've only ever heard this in parts but really enjoyed it
A stone cold classic
En klassiker
An album I know well. Great songs, great performance.
Johnny Cash is a Legend and his personal style is pretty good, for me this CD was a little slow with the same "groove" (maybe was my mood while listening it at work), buy anyway I would recommend to listen it.
Classic Johnny Cash. I love how raw and genuine he sounds.
such a cool album in a cool setting songs are still plain country but that doesnt take away much from it
Best Song: Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog. I mean, that's just a fun name for a song. Worst Song: The Long Black Veil. Too melancholy, and the extended request for water was just uninteresting to any audience that isn't literally captive. Overall: The live setting contributes about as much as it detracts. The laughter and hooting adds a nice element, but the conversations just drag the whole thing down. At the end you're just left with some ordinar, straight-down-the-middle Johnny Cash.
Un gran cantante y un gran músico. Un álbum en directo es la perfecta oportunidad para admirar todas esas cualidades pero tengo que admitir que no es para mi, no diría que es un mal disco, pero particularmente no me ha gustado.
There's a reason this album is so lauded. It's just pretty darn perfect. Every song fits just right, the crowd interaction is perfect. It's really a phenomenal piece of art.
What a great live album. There is really a connection between him and the prisoners. The music is that reason. such a earnest set.
The best type of country there is. JC is a boss. Love the live aspect. A little swoony for repeat listens, or maybe I’ve already listened a lot, hence the 3 stars.
What's there to say? Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison is a classic for a reason. Still great to listen to every time.
I mean, what am I gonna do, not rate this 5 stars? Johnny Cash is incredible, and this album has to be near the top of the coolest things he ever did.
I never got into Johnny Cash until the past few years. I like it, but not something that'd be in my regular rotation.
This is a MUST listen and, in my opinion, Johnny's best album!
Starting off strong with Folsom Prison Blues., also really liked the song Jackson and Green Green Grass of Home, three classic Johnny Cash songs. A really good album, I really enjoy the style of music of Johnny Cash .
Never heard this before, really amazing.
I can't think of anyone who can take such woeful lyrics and put them to music that makes you unable to resist the urge to dance and laugh. Pure magic.
Il fatto che sia in live questo album secondo me lo rende più interessante e anche il suono è più veritiero, mi piace di più. Non è tanto il mio stile ma mi fa piacere sentire le canzoni. Ha una bella voce. Lo ascolterò volentieri.
Amazing atmosphere
i mean, come on. this rules.
just great
Just not for me
Cada canción suena especial. Cash canta como si cada tema fuera sobre él. Puedes sentir la energía. 5/5.
Quite a collection of tunes, some I heard for the first time. Rating this album higher based on what Cash did for those men in prison.
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Dark as the dungeon, Folson prison blues, 25 minutes to go, I got stripes,
Classic American music! This is one of few albums. I’ve already heard of on this list.
Very good
Very solid and great history
This is the kind of album that makes me glad I started this project. This is clearly a significant album, but one that I might not have heard if it weren’t for this generator! I loved the way the audience interactions played into the live recordings and Johnny Cash is such a talented musician - makes me realize that I need to listen to more of these old school country artists.
God bless Johnny Cash.
Great entertainment
5 Stars (14/15)
Habe es angehört/nebenbei laufen lassen. Johnny Cash ist groß. Der Auftritt sicherlich legendär. Seine Stimme hat einen riesigen Wiedererkennungswert. Mehr kann ich dazu aber nicht sagen, außer, dass es nicht meine Musik ist und ich andere Lieder von ihm besser finde und mich ab und an die Interaktionen mit dem Publikum (finde ich eigentlich grundsätzlich klasse) innerhalb der Songs rausgebracht hat. Hintergründe habe ich keine recherchiert, hier schreibt also ein unwissender Musik-Trottel, dessen Meinung niemand zu ernst nehmen sollte..
- Der Auftritt ist legendär. Ich habe trotzdem noch nie in dieses Album reingehört, Eindrücke hatte ich eigentlich nur aus "Walk The Line" dessen Rahmenhandlung der Auftritt im Folsom Prison bildet. - Irgendwie spürt man, dass das nicht irgendein Auftritt ist, sondern was ganz Besonderes. Das Publikum ist schließlich kein Gewöhnliches. Ich bilde mir ein ganz am Anfang eine gewisse Anspannung bei Cash zu spüren, die er verdammt lässig überspielt und wahrscheinlich auch relativ schnell verliert und einfach der coolest Dude on Planet Earth zu sein scheint. Und er liefert ab! - Auch wenn mich nicht jeder Song vollends abholt, hatte ich eine unfassbar gute Zeit beim Hören. Ich hatte das Gefühl, ich weiß wie es sich angefühlt hat in dem Saal. Schön, wie die Publikumsreaktionen auch immer wieder in den Mix integriert werden. - Ich hätte schwören kann, dass er "I Walk The Line" bei dem Auftritt gespielt hat, aber scheinbar täuscht mich da meine Erinnerung. Rating: 3,75-4
- Ich bin kein riesen Country- und auch kein riesen Johnny Cash Fan - ich habe dieses Album dennoch schon ein paar mal vorher gehört, weil ich die Geschichte darüber und darum interessant fand und es mir mehrfach als "muss man mal gehört haben" begegnet ist. - Diese Live-Platte hat einfach eine elektrisierende Wirkung auf mich. Die Songauswahl samt passender Texte. Die Historie von Johnny Cash. Dann die spürbare Energie zwischen den Insassen und dem Interpreten. Wie authentisch Johnny Cash mit dem Publikum interagiert. - Musikalisch ist das halt moodyger country, bluegrass, gospel, blues, wasauchimmer. Das spielt aber auch irgendwie keine Rolle, wenn man das Album hört - Textlich läuft es mir nicht selten kalt den Rücken runter, wenn Johnny Cash von Straftaten, dem Drang nach Freiheit, von der fälschliche nGlorifizierung von Drogen, über die kurze Zeit vor der eigenen Hinrichtung, eine nicht enden wollende Liebe und der Hilfe des Glaubens im Gefängnis singt und das ausgerechnet vor hunderten von Schlägern, Dieben, Drogendealer und Mördern. - Bin etwas ambivalent was das Album angeht, aber ab und zu ist das ja auch in Ordnung 4/5
Folsom Prison Blues war schon ein starker Einstieg, wonach es leider mostly in Einheitsbrei überging. Zwischendurch Probleme mit seiner Stimme, finde ich, dass es ein eher komisches Live Album ist. Habe bisher vielleicht nicht viel von Cash gehört, allerdings gibt es da doch andere Songs, die mir im Kopf geblieben sind und deren Alben ich dann gerne mal gehört hätte. Aber vielleicht kommt das ja noch später in den 1001 Alben. Rating: 1 / 5 ⭐
Livealbum, men syns egentlig da e ganske bra
Interesting for a bit but then it gets pretty boring. The concept of these guys celebrating figurative murder and abuse is fascinating. Also the mentions of cocaine and use of bad language feels so oddly taboo. Still, though, the music gets stale fast. It’s just boring, eventually.
A classic album. Surprisingly great production.
Great songs, great performance, great recording, bonus points for being a live recording of songs about prison inside a prison, great stage presence and crowd work, great audience response. This record was just about perfect
Was one Johnny Cash album in prison not enough? Or was there nothing else to fill out the list? I guess this list really needs an overhaul.
Johnny Cash hates Condors
I like the idea, the music is too old timey for me. Will I listen to again: 0%
Love Johnny Cash, he was one-of-a-kind.
There's no going wrong with Johnny Cash. What a great album - my faves were all the ones familiar to me; Jackson, Give My Love to Rose, and of course Green, Green Grass of Home (I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying)
What a classic!
I always liked Johnny Cash’s deep voice
Cash is King.
Solid live album, especially considering the location and difficulties to make it happen. Some great gems throughout the set list, although there are a few songs that just kind of pass into the background. Clearly groundbreaking, but not quite a 5-star for me.
This seems like a classic album. I do like Johnny Cash, although I haven't heard this album. Showcases his talent for live performance. I know a few of the songs already and it's good to hear them live.
I enjoyed this and wouldn't normally have listened to it.
Da hört man sich sogar ein Country\Westernalbum an.
This was a fun and unique album to listen to!
These lyrics are hilarious. And what a \"storyteller's voice!\" This is brilliant.
I thought I liked Johnny Cash, cause I quite enjoy some of his songs. That was until I listened to an entire album. Every song sounds the same until I got Stripes changes it up and makes it the best song on the album.
Can you imagine this getting made today? IN a prison!? Such great story telling and just great short, snappy songs. 5/5
A gritty historical mutual love fest between Cash and the inmates. A treasure trove of prison-themed songs.
Country music, not my cup of tea, but I like the lyrical work of the album.
Great album and one I was already very familiar with.
Classic. Grandpa Bowron's favorite, apparently. Long Black Veil is great.
Such a great idea to record live at a prison. Authentic idea and also great for marketing. It adds an exciting element! So fun to hear Johnny talk in-between songs. Reveals his character.
Never listened to this album all the way through before but it was fun. Not something I normally listen to but I can appreciate it for what it is.
This album is awesome. The idea alone is incredible. Johnny Cash is awesome.
The idea and principle behind this album also make it great. Lyrics terrific. Solid musicianship in the backing band.
Okay. Gets a little old and repetitive.
Usually don't love country but I gotta respect this. Top of the genre and works extremely well as a live album, especially with the location. 4/5
Classic Johnny Cash. Love the interaction with the crowd. Jackson, one of my favorite songs ever.
Listened to the extended version (19 songs). Johnny Cash is funnier than I thought. Many crime songs, which is appropriate given the setting. Rumbling, ragged baritone sounds great. The recording is very clean and clear: you can tell it’s live, but the audience noise isn’t intrusive and the acoustics are generally great. The acoustic songs are cleaner.
Excellent Johnny as always 10/10
war okay, hat mich jetzt nicht vom hocker gehauen. vielleicht nochmal in ruhe hören.
7.5/10
I really enjoyed this album! I love Johnny Cash and his incredibly somber lyrics with a touch of dark humor. This was a surprise and I am glad I had an opportunity to listen to it. I loved so many songs in this album. I highly recommend the "Man in Black"! Favorite Song(s): "Folsom Prison Blues", "Dark as the Dungeon", "Cocaine Blues", "The Long Black Veil", "The Wall"
Auch ein ganz großer.