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At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash

At Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash

1968
3.96
Rating
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Distribution
Genres: Country Styles: Live

Reviews (page 12 of 15)

3 and a half stars

country, not my style

One of the all time great recordings by one of the all time great artists.

A fantastic live album, plays like a greatest hits, with all the charm of Johnny Cash. Repeats: folsom prison blues, cocain blues, long black veil, green green grass of home Skips:25min to go

I wish country music sounded like this now, then maybe it wouldn’t be my least favorite type of music.

Ég hef aldrei verið gallhörð fyrir Johnny, en þessi plata er sérstök. Stemmingin í fangelsinu skilar sér alveg í upptökuna. Gott stöff.

Great story. Great man. Decent album. I find with a lot of really prolific singer-songwriters most of their stuff is only ok.

May have been worth doing a stint at Folsom to witness this. The tension in the room really comes through with the crowd and how he interacts with them. Even the announcements and interruptions add to it. I feel like Johnny could’ve started a riot any time he wanted. Sounds great for recording in a prison in the 60s too.

4.9 I would like to hear a reason why this wouldn't be a 5 star album.

Recording a show for prisoners was a great idea and this was a great pairing. Johnny Cash was never in prison but he had been in jail multiple times. He was a man who had struggled in his life, had been a broken man who had reached the bottom of the barrel and had come back from a drug addiction. He was a man the prisoners could relate to, he sang songs that the prisoners could relate to and Cash tailored his set accordingly. While I never wanted to spend a single night behind prison walls I'm very happy to have been able to hear this concert, it's a classic.

I can’t I just… I can’t do it. How is it so bad. His voice… the lyrics… the music itself… how. Do people really connect to this on any level? Maybe I’m just uncultured but this… I just CANT DO IT

Enjoyable listen. I've never heard it all the way through but have heard most in parts. Not a country fan but this is decent.

I'm not a country guy, that's all I have to say, nevertheless the album is ok

Okay, so I'm not a fan of this genre of music. That being said, I completely appreciate genius at the height of its power......and that is what I just listened to.

The quintessential Johnny Cash album. Outrageous at the time. Who goes and plays a concert for convicts? The Man In Black. That’s who. Singlehandedly started the whole outlaw country genre imo.

It's probably more "historically important" than "good" but that is not to say it's bad. Johnny Cash has a cool voice, and the songs here are pretty good. His banter is interesting. It's a fine listen, but maybe not one worth hearing repeatedly.

A really fine album, less flamboyant perhaps than Live at San Quentin, but contains some great tunes. I particularly liked 25 minutes which I had never heard before.

I feel nothing

The unique charm of this one is the organic energy in it. It's a well-done live album, complete with Cash's usual, charming brand of country.

A classic. Love the chatter

I usually don't like live albums but I found this one to be alright, could do without the random announcements though. Johnny Cash's voice is amazing as always but a lot of the songs have a "samey" feel to them.

Classic album. The interactions with the crowd are great.

5/5 Such a special experience.

I love this album. For being recorded in a prison, there is so much pure joy contained in the sounds - from Johnny's singing and jokes between songs to the raucous laughter and cheers from the crowd, there are very few live documents that truly capture the power and energy of being there. Of course, the songs are all incredible, and that voice is on full display. Absolutely the album I would play for someone who says they 'don't like country music'.

classic album that stands unwavering in time

Another banger from Johnny

Excellent. The extended version with all the other performances by Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers is even better in my opinion.

Quite good. Love the prison aspect

Couldn’t get through it, not my thing

meh i'm not american enough to enjoy this. Pretty cool album nonetheless

This is the Johnny Cash I expected, when my first album here was his At San Quenton. I was rather disappointed in that one. This one is the real deal. First off, at 45 minutes, it is 10 minutes longer than San Quenton. It's a better song selection, and better performances. And a better atmosphere. It is better in every measure than San Quenton, which came out a year later. This is the "man In Black" at his best, in a prison singing mostly songs of prison, and people on the fringes. A little tough to rate, I respect this album, and it's a watershed recording. But it's not an album I've owned, nor do I expect to buy it now. But I expect to listen to it again. I need to stick w/ my rating system. It's somewhere between 4 and 5, but I think this one rounds down. So 4/5

Not a country fan but this was amazing, managed to create a great atmosphere while in a prison

good live record. Im not the biggest Johnny Cash Fan but it was great!

Dont like live albums, it was cure tho. Significant 24/63 Liked 10/63 Added 3/63 YNN

A true classic. Some great songs, performances, the banter, the legend around it as well. A solid 4. I’m not sure it’s a 5 compared to the other 5s, but still near the top of the classic live albums.

How have I not listened to this full album before, or heard the Green, Green Grass of Home?

This was fun. But not really my thing. I did like folsom prison blues and green grass of home

i had never listened to the full album before. it was good. i couldn't believe some of the lyrics that prisoners liked and cheered for.

This rating is not indicative of how much I enjoy Johnny, I just don’t think live performances have a place on this list

Love Johnny cash, these prison albums have a special feel to them.

More a curated novelty barnstormer than the weightier San Quentin album, this is fun and Cash’s voice imbues drama into even the daftest of notions. Cracking band behind him, one pretty mean misogynist song-line, and a lot of songs about being and dying in jail.

Really entertaining - one of the best live album atmospheres I've heard captured on record. Started off thinking it might make a interesting listen but nothing more, and ended up being the fastest I've bought an album from this list. Great stuff [edit: "Hot Rats" currently holds the instant classic title, but this is still 2nd]

a classic

Excellent

Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter.

The full recording with Carl Perkins, Statler Bros, etc is even better. Hearing Hugh Cherry instruct the audience really puts you there.

This album is not only exquisitely recorded; the circumstances are bound to give any listener chills for the entire duration. Interspersed with announcements for prisoners to report to other areas of the prison(I have to imagine some of those inmates ignored their message until the concert was over), the subject matter of the songs makes it shocking that this was allowed at a maximum security prison. As my dad said when I was a kid, “I would love to know that guy’s story” when someone howls in jubilation after the line “I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die”; you can’t help but wonder about some of these guy’s stories. Give My Love to Rose must have been a devastating song for some of these men to hear. Hearing songs about spitting in the warden’s face before being executed must have been exhilarating. And has anyone in the history of mankind had a bigger surprise than Glen Sherley? I don’t know if it resulted in unwanted attention from other prisoners but that must have been a truly unbelievable moment for him. I don’t know that the setting, content and quality of this album could ever be exceeded. But it’s certainly the best live album on this list and that I’ve ever heard.

I've had San Quentin for years so Folsom feels very familiar despite this being my first listen. Hearing Johnny play to the prison crowd is just wonderful. If you can't enjoy this music something's wrong, you dirty egg sucking dog!

What an idea: sing a bunch of murder songs and songs about criminals to a room full of convicts. The set and setting lend authenticity to the music and I'm sure won over many a life-long Johnny Cash fans. No one did it like Cash, and this is proof that he was a one of a kind. His easiness here is a man at the center of the stage fully committed to the project. The little breaks and 'mistakes' are nuggets of joy and discovery: it reveals further the connection Cash has with his audience. His banter is full of piss and vinegar, his singing is classic Cash, and the band gives each song just what he needs: simplicity and a soft bed for the star of the show.

We need to have more such voice back!

Not my favorite Cash

Great album!

Same as the last other ones.

V pohode

classic country tracks, but it's really the energy of the live performance, johnny's charisma, and the context of the concert that really make it feel so much more than just a country album. 9/10

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" going straight into Folsom Prison Blues. Doesn't get any better than that

Really fun listen of a unique concert experience.

Fun live album. Loved that the kept all the interactions with the audience as it made it feel more real.

One of the few incredible live albums. Not always my favorite musical stylings, but a masterful display of country/blues in a fun, live environment. Fun interactions with the audience, and sole fun storytelling. Fav tracks: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, Orange Blossom Special

Johnny's voice is great, great live performance but a few repetitive meh tracks

fucks right out of the gate. what an insane listening experience. johnny cash is lowkey metal as hell which was not a surprise but definitely welcome skip(s): none favorite track(s): they're all genuinely so good. maybe Cocaine Blues

One of the original - if not THE original - "outlaw country" albums.

the bones are their money.. so are the worms…

One of the greatest live albums and consummate Johnny Cash.

Many of the songs sounded the same. His voice was pleasant and I can picture his charismatic stage presence. It mostly just wasn’t my style, but I’d listen again

1= classic, can’t go wrong 2= tad slow for me but not a bad song 3= the song hits home too hard atm minus points 💔💔 4= vibey asf, wish i was doing cocaine too pal 5= great song but idk why he’s on about beans 6= reminds me a bit of rusty shackle, mint 7= cheer up mate 8= slow and depressing 9= icl i got bored and stopped listening overall= 6/10 gets an extra point for being a dilf

11/17/2023 Si Bob Dylan cantara narco corridos. Very good.

mellem 3 og 4 et sted

too cool for school

Such an authentic and cool album. Johnny Cash is just cool. The end.

Great recording, awesome rapport with the audience, iconic voice. Enjoyed this a lot. Favourite tracks: Folsom Prison Blues, 25 Minutes to Go, The Wall, Give My Love to Rose.

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." Sincere, deep and low — Cash has a proven appeal to criminals and citizens alike. Which one are you?

Loved this Johnny a cash is the best I felt like i was there in the prison

best track - dark as the dungeon worst track - jackson

We already got At San Quentin so I wonder just how different this one is to include two live albums. After listening, I didn't enjoy this one as much as the other one. More fuel that more than one live album is unnecessary.

Okay, as much as I usually dislike live albums, this is maybe the one live album that 100% no hesitation deserves to be here. Johnny Cash performing at THE Folsom Prison, the titular prison of one of his biggest hits, it's karmic. Apparently this was a late-career boost for him, putting him back on the map for a lot of people. He sounds fantastic, and the banter is really fun. Could you imagine performing your songs about being an outlaw in a prison? An incredible stunt to pull, and the end result is fantastic. Favorite tracks: Folsom Prison Blues, Dark as the Dungeon, The Long Black Veil, Send a Picture of Mother, I Got Stripes, Dirty Old Egg-Suckin Dog. Album art: It's just a picture of Johnny at the mic, but damn if it isn't iconic. This is the Man in Black baby, the dude himself. I never expect much for live album covers anyway, but yeah, this one is extremely effective as far as portraits go. 4.5/5

A staple live album. The banter between and sometimes during, makes the performance at the prison very unique.

Nobody knows, nobody sees Nobody knows but me

I'm gonna bring my whole family to the next prison concert.

The best country music and probably one of the best live albums of all time 5/5

Felt like I was watching Buster Scruggs again. a nice experience The album starts with a lot of fast paced songs and then slows down. I enjoyed both styles and loved Johnny's storytelling throughout. This album has a great atmosphere thanks to the enthusiastic crowd and Johnny's showmanship throughout. Makes you wish you were in prison that day.

One of the coolest, most badass albums of all time. A lot of the time, live albums don't add much, but here, the live recording is what makes it so special. The music isn't my favorite - this is about as good as country gets - but damn if it isn't entertaining as hell.

Awesome, 2nd time listening to Cash and i liked it more.

Great performance. And as performance art, from a meta point of view, twice as great. For a total of 15 stars.

Such a cool album, a cool concept, and I really dig the amount of chatter they left in. It feels so real.

good makes me sad. jonny cash needs to chill

I can see the popularity, just not my cup of tea.

Just a stunning live performance, but it was SO weird to be "inside" a prison and hear the normal prison operations going on.

An all time classic, I love how the prisoners boo the officers when they make announcements lol. Really beautiful songs, no one does it like Mr. Cash.

Lleno de rolones y buen cotorreo.

Insane how perfect this is.

7.5/10 Amazing voice Highlights: Dark as the Dungeon Flushed from the bathroom of your heart Jackson

12 bar blues variant to start with

Johnny Cash interage tao bem com os prisioneiros que parece que ele passou um tempo na cadeia tambem

Entspannter, dadurch teils eintöniger, Outlaw Country.

Great atmosphere

Echt heerlijk. Typisch zo'n voorbeeld waar het geheel beter is dan de nummer op zichzelf. Én waar live echt wat toevoegt. De bijzondere setting helpt natuurlijk erg. En Folsom Prison Blues is een fantastisch nummer. Ik zeg 5 sterren.

Fantastic. And I hear he did this album from a jail? Someone should make a movie about that.

Fuck yeah. Prison rules.

Classic. Glad I finally listened to it.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. Excellent songwriting and performances. I think this is very much enhanced by the liveliness of the crowd and Cash's interactions with them. Can't believe I'm rating a country album this high...

What a gem. So fun to listen to. Pretty sure my dad had this album as many songs were hauntingly familiar. Was surprised that there were so many prison-themed songs on there. I mean, I know he was singing at Folsom, but still … Also kind of crazy it charted in 1968 with some of these lyrics.

Livealbum

Folsom Prison Blues - Alright. I've never listened to Johnny Cash before and I know it has charm to certain people but I didn't like this one. It felt too old 'country' style, with the yeehaws and stuff. Unfortunate but it is what it is, I suppose. Orange Blossom Special - Not one of my favourites, to be frank. I don't typically like country music and harmonicas even less, so I'm not really surprised. All comes down to preference. The Long Black Veil - Quite liked this. Definitely one of my favourites in this album, despite my general dislike of country music. The slow and depressed tone and mood was great. Jackson (With June Carter) - Loved June Carter's voice here. One of my favourite tracks, if not my favourite on here. Green, Green Grass of Home - My favourite solo song on here by far. I Got Stripes - Same as what I can say for "Give My Love To Rose". June Carter as backing for the lyrics sounds great with Cash. Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog - Same as "The Wall", to be honest... The Wall - I didn't really like this one. Didn't feel too memorable, just felt like *a* country song. 25 Minutes To Go - A much more sombre one at the beginning but picks up. Especially enjoy the storytelling as time progresses. One of my favourites so far, as it's my fifth song on the playlist. Dark As A Dungeon - Very nice. This was the second one I listened to in the album (due to the YouTube playlist I was using being structured like that) but it's very, very good, even with Johnny accidentally laughing midway through and all. I Still Miss Someone - Similar to "Dark As A Dungeon". Short but pretty decent. Cocaine Blues - Feel's a bit too old-country style for me, same as Folsom Prison Blues. Not bad though, like the rest of them though. Send A Picture Of Mother - It was just OK. Not much I can say about it. Give My Love To Rose (With June Carter) - Again, June Carter made the song much better. The duo make the songs just so much more emotional. Flushed From The Bathroom Of Your Heart - Like "Send A Picture Of Mother", it didn't really inspire any feelings in me. It was a song. That is all to me. It was just alright. Greystone Chapel - A very good end to the album.

Great singer and storyteller

About as good as C&W gets, and that's still only a 3

Well, this is a classic.

I would have to listen to this again. Probably the lyrics are good :). On a first listening (I do not regularly listen to us-folk). Within his genre, a classic I guess :)

I'm not a fan of live albums but I'm a fan of this. 10/10 no notes.

Loved the atmosphere and how many songs were about the prison. Honestly flew by super fast and I wanna hear it again. And for a live album Johnny sounded SO good Probably 5 stars when I settle in more.

Really great to listen to - makes you feel like you are there. 4/5

Interesting. Hearing the prison announcements really enrich it. I think of Johnny Cash differently now. Less mainstream. More of an artist and struggling human, too.

Know its legendary but did not liked it that much

1. folzom prizon bluez - 3 2. dark az the dungeon - 1.5 3. i ztill mizz zomeone - 1.5 4. cocaine bluez - 3.5 5. 25 minutez to go - 3 6. orange blozzom zpecial - 1.5 7. the long black veil - 2 9. zend a picture of mother - 2.5 10. the uuall - 1.5 11. dirty old dog - 1 12. fluzhe from the bathroom - 1 13. jackzon - 2 14. give my love to roze - 2.5 15. i got ztripez - 1.5 16. green green grazz - 1.5 17. greyztone chapel - 1.5

I only gave Johnny Cash a first proper listen after my sister told me how much she liked him. He was always on my radar, but I hadn’t really actively listened to his music until then. I’ve since found that I quite like what I’ve heard, so I’m looking forward to hearing today’s album. Songs I already knew: Folsom Prison Blues Favourites: Cocaine Blues, Jackson Until I started these reviews, I never really saw the appeal of live albums. This is further proof of past-me being an idiot, as it makes for a really fun listen. You can hear and feel the excitement in the crowd, and the charming times he forgets the lyrics and needs to come back in can make you feel like you’re there enjoying yourself with everybody else. Overall, this was a good bit of fun and I enjoyed the twangy rockabilliness of it all.

Real Cash, so pure, live, genius!

Wow, on just the first track, the aptly named “Folsom Prison Blues,” the energy is palpable and unmatched on any other live track I’ve ever heard! To think these prisoners got this experience, how they must have felt! The little aside in “Dark As the Dungeon,” when someone swears in the audience is so endearing—it just sounds fun and shows Cash as the consummate performer he was! The cheering at references to murder, drug use, and violence might seem morbid—I see it more that these prisoners were feeling represented in a way they rarely felt in media. After all, isn’t that what we all want? Cash was in a sense “one of them!” And the occasional announcements for prisoners to go to the counselor, the booing at the introduction of the warden, the instructions to the prisoners on how to exit the space, the hollers and chatter in between songs—it’s an album like no other! I’ve never been particularly keen on modern country, but this early country that feels more born out of folk and Americana is much more appealing to me. The story telling, the simple production, and Johnny’s gruff baritone are intoxicating. Amazing album, so glad to listen to it!

I get it but I also don't.

Great songs. Love the interaction with the inmates.

Loved the concept, loved the performance, loved the closer written by an inmate. A unique and landmark live album.

Is it cachet, or charisma? I hung on every word. The literal and storytelling nature of his songs are so compelling. And the unique act of prison shows is something I’m suprised was allowed. I think Metallica has played San Quentin too - but this is still pretty rare. Glad I had an excuse to check this out.

What an incredible piece of history and a fantastic album. Will definitely be looking for this on vinyl.

Good live album, just not quite as much pop as San Quentin. Johnny Cash has such good stage presence.

3.5 stars. The leadoff title track is so good. Lyrically dark, which makes sense given the context. "Jackson" duet is beautiful. Really sounds like a live album, in a good way.

Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.. what it lacks in recordings quality, it makes up as one of the benchmarks for live music.

Ну что могу сказать, ну люблю я каунтри, не могу ничего с собой поделать. Крутите пальцами у виска, меня все равно не изменишь.

Absolutely brilliant. He is blessed with a voice that makes you believe anything he sings. Love the Baritone on dark as a dungeon. Only down side I had this on cd for years and have played it to death

Fantastic album, surely one of the best live albums out there. I enjoyed the storytelling in the songs and the connection with the audience throughout, the sense of it taking place in an otherwise ordinary, functioning prison that Cash and co were a part of for that brief moment. Not 100% on the whole romanticising being imprisoned or committing crime aspect but it provides an excellent backdrop for a wonderful performance. It seems like it's from a completely different time. The music is top notch and Cash is a cool as they come.

it’s a revolution, it’s a revelation - come listen to this declaration.

Absolutely wonderful

- Fun concept for an album :) - 8/10

I know this one came first but musically I prefer the San Quentin prison album. However its still epic and his voice is immense.

One's of the mind that it's unnecessary to include more than one of these prison records. Same old cussing jokes and making a big deal about the recording and asking for a water; one wonders about the production choice of including or whether it might have been an attempt to build solidarity with the audience. Yes, the songs are generally good (if a bit flat and direct) and yes it was good to have back the Man in Black. There's a sameyness after a time, though one recognizes it's silly to criticize a one-of-a-kind artist for not being versatile. He's not the world's most subtle showman, is he, nor its most mellifluous singer? The chuckling tarnishes "Long Black Veil." For love songs, one prefers "Give My Love to Rose" to the one about the egg-sucking dog, which could be personal preference. "Greystone Chapel" and "Green Green Grass" also decent. This is the better of the two prison records, though, SQ one is the more raucous. The bad, obvious jokes and overall silliness makes it a bit hard to take seriously.

Love the authenticity of the album. The little quips, mess ups and off hand remarks make it. June Carter is a beast. Parts of this are a bit boring and like listening to old church songs.

Cash me resulta muy repetitivo desde el punto de vista musical, pero algunos de los temas estan bastante buenos. Los discos de estudio tienen menos energia, este es un caso de que en vivo suena mejor que en estudio, le pone mas onda. Folsom Prison Blues, 25 minutes to go, son buenos temas. 3/5 para mi.

I know this fantastic album well. Loved it

I like the live aspect and knowing a little about how Cash went to Folsom Prison and there was some solidarity between him and the prisoners.

Classic country, with some banter between songs

Just not my jam.

Great album!

One of my favorites

Wow. I enjoyed this far more than I did the San Quentin record.

- 25 minutes to go: funny, poetic, and at a prison?! i get why he's iconic - Jackson duet with June Carter : got me to stop scrolling instagram and find out who Cash duetted with! - Also liked the last two songs: Green, Green Grass of Home & Greystone Chapel (4/5, Maybe like 7.5/10)

Having only heard the studio stuff, it was nice to hear the lighthearted attitude of Johnny Cash while performing, and the times he broke into laughter while recording. Notable songs for me: Dark as the Dungeon Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart Greystone Chapel

3/5 - pretty repetitive, generic, nice ballads.

It's funny this is the first album I've been presented with because it's one of my favorites.

Not the biggest fan of country, but Cash is okay, still not my favorite though.

!! I love Cash's deep voice and the country town lilt is so pleasing to the ear. You can really feel his passion and love for performance. The fact that they left the audience interactions and Cash's jokes and laughs in the recording was a nice touch and made Cash feel like such a real one. He definitely gives off the vibes of a cheeky but world weary street smart guy. Very charismatic and charming too. From his spotify synopsis, he's a world war 2 vet too and his music was a major impact on post war music. Seems like he became popular around the same time as rock and roll, etc so he must have been quite influential. It'd be interesting to watch a documentary about him. Interesting idea to record the songs in a prison concert too. The music feels very quintessential country/blues and the lyrics are very literal lol but they really tell a story. There's a sense of humor that you don't see much in pop music nowadays. It's quite dark sometimes too, one of the songs is literally about someone counting down the minutes till his hanging. I'm not so familiar with this genre, but I think this is quite common for the genre. It's very much like passing down stories. I wonder how the prison audience actually felt about some of the songs.

Long black veil

Moral: do not shoot anyone in Reno, or elsewhere

Tykkään myöhemmästä vankilalivelevystä enemmän, koska siinä kuuluu enemmän vuorovaikutusta yleisön kanssa. Paljolti liian rauhallinen tunnelma. Mutta ei Cashin vahva tulkinta on tietty aina vähintään vähän vangitsevaa

Niin lähellä täydellisyyttä kuin tässä genressä biisimateriaalin kannalta pääsee. Jokainen kappale on joko musiikillisesti eleettömän kekseliäs tai sitten tarinankerronnaltaan huomiota herättävä, tai molempia - artistin äänen väristessä samalla tavalla kuin vanhana miehenä, mikä taitaa tehdä siitä ikinuoren. Vaimon cameo liikuttaa väkevyydellään lähes kyyneliin. Ainoa syy miksi en anna täysiä pisteitä on livetallenteelle väistämätön ainutkertaisuuden aura - haluanko kuulla samoja haparointeja, samaa yleisöääntä vuodesta vuoteen? 4,5.

Wow! Johnny Cash defied my expectations with this one. I thought it couldn’t get better after I listened to San Quentin. I prefer this over that now! The songs might blend together at times, but the tracks are memorable that it balances that out. Amazing performance from cash, I applaud!

Great voice, nice idea of recording in prison, but once again, I just can't stand country music, especially the "true" genre, without a mix from anything else. I am trying, but it's just too much for my ears. Sorry Mr. Cash, I will always cherish "Hurt" instead.

Classic by a classic

Son 1er live album dans une prison. C'est quelque chose avec les commentaires des prisonniers. pas tant mon style, mais j'ai pas méga hai.

I mean its Jonny Cash, iconique

What an amazing record - and a snapshot into the utterly incredibly performer snd person Johnny Cash was. I mean to play a set of songs to inmates, giving them a good time, peacefully - threading the thin line between not getting them over exciting, not pissing off the prison staff, but being emphatic, honest and real and even connecting - this record just culminates in a rousing record with strong songs and a Swiss watch makers precisión of a balancing act. A Masterpiece of a show and a masterpiece of a record.

# 72 : Not bad, a bit slow and samey, but who doesn't like Johnny Cash? 25 Minutes To Go

One of my all time favorite recordings.

An out of the box idea that was more than just a cool concept. You can feel the energy of the room, the curated set list added to that. Johnny Cash is iconic, something about hearing him live is spectacular. Great album.

Can't tell if this is gonna grow on me massively but for now the whole concept is extraordinarily cool. All the songs are about prison and he's in prison playing to prisoners. Classic. It's the bits between the songs that really make the record

Cannot be fair because it's not a genre that I like

I didn't really get Johnny Cash before listening to this album. I must admit that in general, I tend to focus more on the music than on the lyrics. Cash's melodies are quite simple in most songs, which prevented me from really listening to anything he ever did. I tried to focus more on the lyrics for this listen and I have to admit, I was shaken. I can see why people tended to recognize themselves in these songs. It's also probably the best live album by a country artist, ever.

sarcasm and fun songs and serious

Liking this more than I expected. Tracks 2-3 are good, 7, etc. Liking the slower songs.

Amazing. Folsom Prison Blues is one of my favorite songs of all time. I had not heard all of these, but I am glad I have now. Probably a 4.5 our of 5 stars in reality, because it is not as deep (relating to the number of all time favorites of mine) as other albums, but this one is really good. Best so far.

I really enjoyed this album. Simple melodies yet grabbed me from the very beginning. Had to listen to it about three times in a row. I love the country and blues

I have an irrational fear of going to jail, so this may not have been the best album for me. Just kidding... well, half kidding. This album was very good. I've never been very interested in Cash as I never liked his voice too much, but you can't deny his artistry. He's a great performer. Despite making lots of mistakes, he still gave a very polished performance in the way that matters. I also loved the mistakes, though! The whole thing just felt very real in a way not many recordings do, even live albums. Also, he really knows how to play to his audience. The vast majority of songs he played were about prisons or criminals, including some of his own. And he really is a very powerful songwriter. I was only half listening for a lot of this album, but I was still able to be moved by it. If I was fully listening, I probably would've been even more moved. For the record, "Send My Love To Rose" actually made me cry, and so did "Greystone Chapel." In fact, I'm going to write a whole paragraph about "Greystone Chapel." When he said it was written by an inmate, I thought "awww, that's sweet," but I thought maybe it wouldn't be that good. I wasn't expecting such a well-written, powerful song. It's up there with Cash's own songwriting. I'm not even Christian, but the song was so powerful and inspirational that it would be hard not to be moved by it. The whole situation is almost problematic though. It almost gives the message that it's worth committing crimes and going to jail, because you can write a good song and get to have a famous artist cover it. At least, that was my initial reaction. Reading Glen Sherley's Wikipedia page told quite a different story. Apparently, God couldn't save him after all, and neither could Cash. There were a lot of other covers on this album, too, but they were all very well chosen. They were all powerful songs, and performed so well. Favourite tracks: Send My Love To Rose, Greystone Chapel

What an album!? I've been a fan of Johnny Cash. Especially the older stuff with Rick Rubin, but I hadn't listened to this in a while or since I can remember. This is just raw and amazing. It is all heart, emotion, and simplicity. Fuck! 5/5

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (1968) Folsom Prison Blues Dark as the Dungeon I Still Miss Someone Cocaine Blues 25 Minutes to Go Orange Blossom Special The Long Black Veil Send a Picture of Mother The Wall Dirty Old Egg-Suckin’ Dog Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart Jackson Give My Love to Rose I Got Stripes Green, Green Grass of Home Greystone Chapel It's funny, his guitar is out of tune a lot of the time. His voice is stronger than a mountain stream, and June Carter is kind of unimpressive. He talks to the audience a lot which is nice, and the songs are generally very short! I got a few songs out of here that I want to learn.

Los mejores temas son los de la sección tranqui por la mitad.

I still miss someone was good Cocaine blues was good Overall decent Maybe it was because I was listening to it while reading an article about Aztec cities for class, but I didn’t enjoy it too much. There were maybe 2 songs that I enjoyed, “Cocaine Blues” and “I still Miss Someone”, but everything else was just alright. Not bad, not good, but overall probably wouldn’t listen to it again.

johnny cash cool nice guy with cool voice

I was fw it

tbh rly lovely ngl enjoyed driving and hearing it and getting therapy from kat - love me some cocaine blue and dirty old egg sucking dog

Obscenely wonderful voice.

Solid and fun listen.

Brilliant. Just brilliant and transports you there.

I like Johnny Cash; to me he’s emblematic of that rugged, old-timey country sound, while also somehow retaining a level of cool and credibility that many of his peers don’t. Despite this I wasn’t sure a whole album of his would sustain my interest. I thought I’d probably end up giving it a respectful 3 stars, like a lot of the jazz albums the generator serves up. But… I think this is great. It seems JC really came into his own performing live, and At Folsom Prison does so many things that a great live album should do. It captures an iconic and unusual concert (well, apparently Cash did loads of prison gigs in his career, but this was the first to be recorded), and the setting is very conspicuous throughout. You can sense it in the raucous crowd noise, the warden’s notices, the chatter between (and during) songs, and the excellently curated setlist, which is a good mix of up-tempo, funny and poignant numbers - a surprising number of which overtly reference prison life, or even Folsom itself. The fact that the last track was written by one of the inmates really seals the deal - this wasn’t just any old gig. It’s the classic greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts record. The individual tracks, the fact they’re mostly covers, and the fact it’s a live album wouldn’t usually get me excited. But the whole package in context, and the fact it even exists? Pretty legendary.

Rating - STRONG 5 Best Song - Jackson (8/10) Worst Song - Dirty Old Egg Suckin' Dog (3/10) Thoughts: Very creative concept to speak from the perspectives of different prisoners and how they are feel in different scenarios surrounding prison. Detours on the album from this topic were not required and slightly ruined the album experience. Overall, it is an OK to GOOD album that has its high points but some low points which made it so that the album loses its already low cohesion.

A couple of highlights

Although I slightly preferred the other live prison performance on this list by Mr Cash, this was still a very good album. I love the fact that you can tell how much Johnny is enjoying performing with his little jokes and interludes.

Such a great playlist of songs, done at their highest level. The banter with the prisoners is its own

I liked at San Quentin better but this also great

Second live prison album on the list from Cash and this is so much better than the tired and worn out San Quentin - Every song is full of energy, Cash is in the form of his life, and the whole thing feels electric.

Ik kende deel van de nummers al wel. De live performance maakt het wel heel nice

I literally just got At San Quentin, and I listened to this album with my partner about two days ago, so this was a funny one to get. I'm just gonna review this one off of memory rather than listening to it again. I liked the energy of the album quite a bit. It sounds like all the other Johnny Cash I've heard, so if you like that, this is a fun way to experience that sound. I think my favourite song was Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog, but it's hard to remember after a day or two.

not as good as san quentin but still pretty lit

Folsom Prison Blues: Decent opener, a Little boring- 6/10 Dark as the Dungeon: A lot catchier, pretty good- 7/10 I still miss someone: Short and sweet, pretty good- 6/10 Cocaine Blues: Great lyrics, great energy- 8/10 25 Minutes to Go: Great concept, nice lyrics- 9/10 Orange Blossom Special: The harmonica is atomically annoying, Song is aight- 5/10 The Long Black Veil: Great Lyrics, Stripped back but potent, highlights the lyrics- 9/10 Send a Picture of Mother: Sweet ballad- 8/10 The Wall: Good song- 8/10 Dirty Old Egg Suckin' Dog: Goofy song- 5/10 Flushed from the Bathroom of your Heart: Eh- 5/10 Jackson: Great Duet, the girl has PIPES, nothing else stands out, though- 7/10 Give my Love to Rose: Pretty aight- 6/10 I got Stripes: Pretty much just the opener but worse- 5/10 Green, Green Grass of Home: Would've been great as the closer, great twist- 9/10 Greystone Chapel: IT's fine, a little boring- 6/10 Overall score (based on average)- 6.8/10 Not mind blowing but a pretty good listen

First time ever listen to him, even though i know him by his legend, but accually never listen. Never liked country very much, but this album live is pretty good, first the songs and their musicality, his iconic voice and his interaction and the reaction of the audience make it all very cool. I liked Cocaine Blues and 25 minutes to go, very "funny" songs but with a dark subject.

Such an iconic album. Johnny Cash has been a musical staple in my life since I was a child. My grandfather was a huge fan which may color my opinion in this album, but it is by far, my favorite live album by any artist ever.

I'm a fan of Johnny Cash when he's on and performing, but I've never gone outta my way to listen to his music, and this hasn't really changed my mind, but it was still a nice enough live performance. Pretty crazy to think the room is full of criminals and he's just cracking jokes about the wardens with them, really makes him seem like a cool dude, but the music itself was just okay. Got a bit repetitive near the end.

Not my thing but I get why it’s cool

Very entertaining and feels like I’m really at this performance. Good roots rock'n'roll - miles from yeehaw country. What a deep, velvety voice.

I wouldn’t give a 5 to just any Johnny Cash album, but this book picked them really well. This is a classic live album; one where the songs have more energy and the artist’s full personality is on display. Seriously, just the sheer charm of his talking and monologuing is just so entertaining. Doing an album at a prison as a country artist is just a great idea, too, and it’s made even better by being the prison from one of his greatest songs, garnering lots of applause and enthusiasm from the inmates. Wow, I was surprised at how much I had to say about this one. Anyways, in conclusion, just one of the greatest live records ever to be put on wax.

Not much of a country listener, and I really appreciate and respect Johnny Cash, but the songs really started blending together for me. The performances were undeniable, and he sounds great. I'll probably listen to some of these songs again, but probably not a full album listen. 3.5/5

Great album

It's Johnny Cash live in a prison singing for prisoners. How more badass can you possibly get?

Not as good as San Quentin, but still pretty nice

I don't get why there is 2 live albums of Johnny Cash playing in a prison on a chart where you can only list 1001 albums, but anyway, it's Johnny Cash playing in a prison. It's fantastic. As I give a 5 stars to the other, I'll give only 4 to this one. Thank you and good night!

In 1968, as a little kid, I was listening to the mono single by The Spencer Davis Group two years earlier, Keep On Running on side A and High Time Baby on side B. Needless to say, the latter was my favourite, mainly because of the piano solo. It wasn't a bad choice on the other side of the Iron Curtain, in the middle of the pile of family records, mostly gypsy music, Hungarian lyrics and operetta. OK, I found a complete three-disc Traviata album and a couple of poetry discs, I liked those too. I have respect and admiration for Uncle Cash, but there's no way I'm going to listen to two and three-quarters hours of him. It's a good thing the recording doesn't include a conversation between the attendant and the curtain raiser about modern contraception. Anyway, it was a good way to get back to the music of the 60s and 70s. Next up were Velvet Underground; Canned Heat; Jefferson Airplane; George Baker Selection; CCR; Donovan;, The Baytovens; Ray Charles; Question Mark and The Mysterians; Blue Cheer; Elmore James; Can; Bob Dylan; Small Faces; Sir Douglas Quintet and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. Fortunately I've managed to get the artificial stupidity down that diversity is my raison d'être.

HAIKU REVIEW Hi there! I’m in jail Please don’t shoot to watch me die Beauty found in prison

Interesting concept for an album. Johnny Cash's sound is so distinct and the songs have a great storytelling element.

It may be on the list as well but I think Sam Quentin is a better album.

Johnny Cash!

Второе очевидно? Ладно, история которая царила вокруг просто пушка бомба. Безумно люблю альбом и фильм который сняли в рамках записи альбома

Ничего не изменилось с прошлого раза. И даже записи как будто лучше стала... в общем, кайф.

çok çok içten ve güzel bir atmosfer , şarkılar da mahkumlara göre hazırlanmış aradaki hatalar (şarkının ortasında gülmesi) bence çok daha güzelleştirmiş mahkumların tepkileri ve aradaki duyurular da noktayı koymuş. country türünü ne kadar sevmesem de johnny cash çok güzel bir şekilde ön yargımı kırmayı başarmış.

Full of character, and great energy. A classic.

Album 122 of 1001 Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Folsom Prison Blues It's Johnny Cash, so he gets a few points for that. Even so, I've always felt so many of his songs just sound the same. This, on the other hand, gets points for being a good, fun, overall performance where we get to enjoy some banter with his confined audience. It is a good time. Slip this album on and it flies by because you're just into it. Simple legendary performance, at this point.

Not all live albums capture the essence of both a performer and a audience completely engrossed in the performance and the songs, but these country songs of love death and more are perfect in A live setting. This is a an amazing album, Johnny Cash is in his prime.

wasn’t expecting to be a huge fan but i listened to this twice back to back

best live album ever? maybe! great performances from cash, carter, perkins, and the tennessee three, some really funny interludes, and just a solid overall sound! it really sounds like he says "have to change harmonicas faster than kiss a duck" on orange blossom special and i really have never figured out what he was trying to say and it kills me Favorite Tracks: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, Greystone Chapel 4.5-5/5

Great concert especially when it gets going, I don’t know how popular this opinion is but I did prefer the other prison album, still very good 4/5

Thanks for the existential dread, Johnny

I enjoyed the songs a lot and Johnny Cash's voice is phenomenal, don't get me wrong, but live albums really aren't my thing. This did make me find out that Shel Silverstein wasn't just a children's poetry author and I kind of wish I could unlearn some of what I found out about him, to be quite honest.

Folk .Country. Un poco aburrido

I had never listened to this album and had high hopes. Cash is timelessly cool, and that still comes off during this recording. Lots of banter, hollering by inmates. What a cool setting. That being said, after a few song I was pooped of listening to what seemed to be the same song over and over again. Another negative: his voice goes limp like five songs in and he starts begging for water. Strong two, weak three.

Front half has some of Johnny Cash's best, the second half loses me

Cool idea for an album, but lost me throughout the playtime.

love it it is just so funny <333 Especially the one bout the dog 🐕 🐕 HE A GOD FOR THIS FR 🙌

Jaaa! Leuk leuk leuk. Dit is een fantastisch album

Really like this 4.25/5

Country music is not for me

A remarkable record, the intimacy of the recording is a joy.

One of my favourite live albums of all time

BL: generally consumed a decent amount of the Johnny Cash discography through parents and grandparents but interested to give my first proper Johnny Cash album a go. Having read a little about this album I absolutely love the concept. AL: this is a great album. The idea of such an anti-authoritarian and powerful social commentary of an album that has not been replicated much since apart from RATM and similar acts is amazing from someone who I assumed was a pretty standard country lad. Mind blowing stuff especially for the time, some of the music was just ok but the album as an experience was amazing. FT: “cocaine blues”, “give my love to rose”, “green green grass of home”, “grey stone chapel” 4/5

I don't think this list needs At Folsom Prison _and_ At San Quentin. I consider this basically a duplicate. Minus one for that gives a 3.

This is classic cash but I never knew that this literally saved his career. I just thought it was him continuing in his prime or something. I’ve loved Folsom prison blues, cocaine blues, and Jackson since I was a preteen and 25 minutes and egg suckin dog were new favs. I also really appreciated how great of a performer he was here with the little skits in between songs as well as how he sings some of the lines in each song. There’s a good amount of filler songs in here but the highs are so high I think I’m gonna give it a 5 more out of respect than anything.

With today being the Fourth of July, I was really hoping for Springsteen's Born In the USA, but I'll settle for Folsom Prison. After all, what's more American than our abysmal penal system? I haven't listened to a lot of Johnny Cash in my life, but I had a pretty good idea of what to expect from this album. I really enjoyed listening to this, and it's probably the most interesting live album that I've ever listened to. I really loved how raw and true it felt, with Cash joking with the inmates, and the announcements coming from the prison staff. The inmates were almost like an instrument themselves, as their reactions to Cash's lyrics added a realness to the stories that Cash was telling in his songs. The instrumentation here was pretty bare, but that's fine, because the star of the show in Cash's music is his lyrics and storytelling. Cash does such a good job of portraying loneliness ("I Still Miss Someone" and "Send a Picture of Mother") and hopelessness ("The Wall") in his songs, but the next minute, he's giving a masterclass in gallows humor ("25 Minutes to Go"). His ability to effectively switch gears like that is pretty remarkable. Johnny Cash isn't necessarily my cup of tea, but I can appreciate how great this record is, and its importance in music. Best song: a tie between "The Wall" and "25 Minutes to Go"

This is such a banger of a record. Cash's attitude and balls to sing those songs in front of those men is beyond epic. Johnny may have been a country singer, but he is more metal than most modern metal bands.

Not a fan of country but Johnny cash voice is fantastic

Nice collection of songs with some good humour. It would have been amazing to have seen it live. Although not as a prisoner, I suppose

I prefer the later work of Johnny Cash but this is definitely a classic.

The greatest live album of all time. Intimate and explosive. Cash’s taunting of the guard folk is hilarious, juxtaposed with the astonishing ending audio of chains rustling as inmates are led back to their cells. Jackson is my fave Cash track.

Folsom Prison Blues, best track of the album. I loved it being live.

Amazing. A classic masterclass in storytelling.

The man in black.

I have not historically been a huge fan of live music, nor have I listened to much Johnny Cash. But what I have listened to, I have generally liked. After listening to this album, I definitely think I need to listen to more Johnny Cash! Because I liked this one a lot! Opening with Folsom Prison Blues is incredibly good, and listening to Cash say “I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die,” and then hearing a crowd of prisoners cheer is hilarious, even if it apparently was added in post-production. I was excited when I saw Dark as A Dungeon on the track list, but was disappointed in listening. I really love the song, but I do not like this version at all. The live-aspect of the performance makes up for it a bit though. “You can’t say hell or shit or anything like that.” I actually think this album explained to me the appeal of live albums, as I quite enjoyed the little segues and interruptions and comments. I was so glad after Long Black Veil(which is an incredible song, btw, and one I had heard before) that they got this man some water. Poor dude was coughing and very hoarse. I quite enjoyed bringing in June and the others, and I thought June did great on Jackson. Definitely one I enjoyed quite a bit. Glad to have listened to it.

Another very good live prison album although I thought his one from San Quentin was much more lively and energetic. I still enjoyed this from beginning to end. Johnny Cash's music will be forever linked to my first memories of music as a kid and all the mom's and grandma's, in Kokomo, who loved him so much. Folsom Prison Blues is a classic and I've heard a few remakes that are pretty good but the song that stood out to me was 25 Minutes to Go. My favorite off this album. Really enjoyed Cocaine Blues and Orange Blossom Special, especially the harmonica parts. But I think my favorite part of this album was when June Carter was talking and he simply states, "I love to hear you talk." I don't know, just made me smile. That boy loved his girl! I also got a kick out the prison announcements. Good album and good memories. I won't try and proclaim I'm the biggest fan, but I won't turn off his music whenever I hear it. 4

It's no surprise that this is considered one the best live albums of all time. Johnny Cash's ability to keep a crowd engaged is really interesting to hear. You can hear the energy ramping up as the music moves faster than the studio versions. This album is like a whirlwind and it proves Mr. Cash was the best in the game. 5

3.5 So apparently both of Johnny Cash’s live prison albums made this list, though really it shouldn’t have been any kind of surprise - the man’s connection with prisoners is one-of-a-kind. Like, how many musicians can you imagine actually being able to go up on stage at one of these shows and having the audience be totally into it? No disrespect to modern country artists, but I think if someone like Morgan Wallen tried this they would catch a shoe to the head. And yet as a musician of the genre who never actually spent a night in jail himself, somehow Cash managed to embody that outlaw image so well. There’s a lot of really enjoyable stuff here, and one thing this album in particular reminded me of is how good of a storyteller Cash is - my initial listening was during a workout, and I couldn’t help but pause sets so I could hear the conclusion to songs like 25 Minutes to Go and The Wall. Even if you’re not here for the stories though, there’s a really fun spirit about most everything, with Folsom Prison Blues and Cocaine Blues being two enjoyable tracks in particular that exude outlaw energy in the most badass of ways. That all to say, while I enjoyed everything here, this one didn’t quite hit the same as At San Quentin. Comparatively, that one felt just a little more iconic and well-rounded, especially with songs like I Walk the Line, San Quentin (and its reprise!), Wanted Man, and of course, the debut of A Boy Named Sue. This one had a couple misses for me with Dirty Old Egg-Suckin’ Dog and Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart, and the crowd work in general felt just a touch less engaging - though I loved him getting bleeped for mentioning the words he can’t say on TV. Through and through, still a really good album. After it concluded, it was a bit jarring to me at first when my Spotify decided to shuffle in The Ramones and Dead Kennedys, but then I thought about - an entire live performance planned for prisoners in an actual prison? The man may be a country musician, but there’s no denying the punk spirit there - and I respect the hell out of him for it. R.I.P. Cash, few did it as cool as you.

Why come I like johnny cash and johnny cash music so much, but get bored out of my skull by most of his peers

Great as always, a bunch of Johnny Cash classics with some great tracks I didn't feel that the "live" part really added anything though, little atmosphere came across on the album

It's kinda charming

Great classic album.

This one is great

It's wild that a concert like this was ever condoned. I can't imagine it happening today.

I AM A JOHNNY CASH LOVER I DONT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE

You can hear him having fun and ramping up into the energy. Great mix of comedy and heartfelt songs. A really interesting slice of history.

I think this will be the first time I have purposefully listened to Johnny Cash. I'm familiar with this album for the cultural / historic significance. Respect where it is due; this is a great live album. Great performance and mixing with some fun stage banter mixed in to give a feel for the man's personality. While this isn't something I will go out of my way to listen to it is clearly a great album for what it is. Highlights for me: Cocaine Blues > 25 Minutes to Go, Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog

Great live performance. Really enjoyed banter between songs.

Johnny legenda s opakim glasom. Nisam neki country fanatik, dobri su tekstovi, ali muzika mi je gotovo identična u svakoj pjesmi. Tako da mi je svaka pjesma ok, ali niti jedna odlična. Dao bi 4 samo zbog toga što je jebeni album sniman live u zatvoru, ali ne mogu zbog ocjena koje sam davao drugim albumima tako da solidna trica. Orange blossom special sam mislio da ce krenut A je to hahaha Preporuka: film - Walk the line 3,0

I wish I could have been there (but not incarcerated)

He killed a man in Reno, just to watch them die… and you think some of audience probably genuinely have. Best live album ever, and then June Carter turns up half way through and it gets even better Faultless

I liked it.Good folk with a lively crowd.Not one song I didn’t like.

Something bigger than music

It’s good but San Quentin is better.

The best of Johnny Cash's classic albums.

Great the whole way around

Always loved this album

This was a 5 star album before I even listened to a song this morning. I am very familiar with Johnny Cash's music, and this album in particular. The story around how this live performance came to be is a great one. Johnny had finally dealt with his drug and alcohol abuse problems, and was cleaning up his act. He settled down, and married June Carter, and finally started taking control of his music career again. In 1965 he decided that he wanted to finally play a live show at a prison (this idea had been floating around in his head since he released Folsom Prison Blues in 1955). His record label at the time wouldn't hear of it, but in 1967, his manager changed, and Bob Johnston was all for putting a show on for the inmates of Folsom Prison. Johnny rounded up June Carter, Carl Perkins, and the Tennessee Three and proceeded to put on two shows for the inmates (most of what is featured on this record is from the first show, except for 2 songs which are from the second show). I love how they left in Johnny's jokes and banter along with the cheers of the crowd, and even announcements from the sheriff. All of these "flaws" really maintain that intimate feel for the listener. The show featured a new, unreleased single which was actually written by one of the inmates of Folsom Prison, Glen Sherley. The song was titled Greystone Chapel, and Johnny surprised Glen by performing it live. Overall, this is a phenomenal record, and may be one of my favorite live albums. I've listened to it many times before, and love the "outlaw country" genre that he helped create. Favourite songs: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, Orange Blossom Special, I Got Stripes, Jackson, Dark as the Dungeon, Give My Love to Rose, Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog, "Green, Green Grass of Home", Send a Picture of Mother, The Long Black Veil, The Wall, Greystone Chapel Least favourite songs: 25 Minutes to Go 5/5

A legendary album that is fantastic to listen to!

Klasika. Badass jak sviň. Skvělá atmosféra 10/10

This album is very good to great, and it’s really cool that it exists as a live recording from the time. It’s recorded at Folsom Prison and you can hear the crowd and there’s various announcements and things throughout. It’s definitely a cool historical document. Cash’s voice is incredible throughout and the performance is relatively tight given that it’s live. I just have to knock it slightly for the sound quality (though it’s decent given the circumstances) and some of the long asides that take away from the music a bit. Favorite song: Folsom Prison Blues Others: I Still Miss Someone, 25 Minutes to Go, The Long Black Veil, Jackson, Give My Love to Rose

Wild concept, but very charismatic performance. Standout: Jackson. 5/5

Classic - needs the right mood but CLASSIC.

It's one of the best live albums ever. I love the story behind it, how Cash recorded it at a prison and how it sounds so 'live' - the reaction of prisoners after and between the songs, Cash's talking etc. Musically it is a really great country, rockabilly album. Lyrically Cash was tougher than metal bands later with his lyrics about killers and crimes. This album is closer to a perfect 5.

everything about it. the songs. the commentary. the story. amazing

Listened Before? Y Oh yes! An all-timer. This album is spectacular. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Folsom Prison Blues

it was cool.

One of my favourites. Just fantastic!

This album is legendary. At Folsom sounds like manhood from another time. It's Johnny's big bassy voice that half sings, half talks which does it. It creates a whole bad, almost mythical world of bootslinging, gun toting and moonshine running action. If recordings of this survive in hundreds of years time I think they'll be used to understand what it meant to be an American. What happens on this album isn't complex but it also isn't simple, that's why no other country/folk/record sounds like it. Sidenote: a few weeks ago I watched a Youtube recording of this performance cut between confessions from Folsom prisoners, would strongly recommend. A wild watch .

Very wholesome, very listenable, bonus for its unique setting. A bit repetitive, though.

A very strong live album where the audience is well-integrated. Standouts are Folsom Prison Blues, Dark as the Dungeon, Cocaine Blues, The Long Black Veil, Green Green Road Home, and Greystone Chapel.

What a fun album. Love how everything was kept in, the prisoners, the announcements, Johnny Cash asking for water. This and San Quentin are great.

An absolute classic. I’ve heard bits and pieces of this throughout my life but it was really cool listening to it all the way through.