At Folsom Prison

Goes to prison and sings about doing cocaine, murder, and being on death row. And all in front of prisoners who are totally enraptured. This album is ballsy. EASY FIVE

Love it - great songs, good talking with the crowd, announcements over loudspeaker

One of those albums where everything is perfection? The venue the crowd the artist the performance

EYE. CON. IC.

10/10 already listened to this a million times as an outlaw country fan fave songs - 25 minutes to go, jackson, folsom prison blues

It's amazing how much mileage Cash can get out of the same plunkin' thunkin' bassline while at the same time making each song feel fresh and fun. I'm admittedly partial to Johnny's smooth baritone. From the lively and upbeat hoedowners to the slower and more sentimental tracks, there's truly no voice better suited to this type of music than his. It's worth mentioning that the novelty of this album being performed at Folsom Prison is very present, and you can tell that both Johnny and the prisoners are having fun. I also loved June making an appearance as well. It's hard for me to listen to this without a smile on my face. 5/5 a hoot and a holler all the way through

Live albums are better serviceable to fans, not people hearing the music for the first time. Johnny Cash's cowboy cadence is soothing. The instrumentals were definitely the aspect that suffered in the live recording.

A very undeniably iconic album. It’s not my cup of tea, but I do have fond memories of many songs in this album from karaoke with Jacob’s family. The title track is my favorite, and it feels wrong to pick a least favorite.

8/10 Favourite: Folsom Prison Blues Least Favourite: Dirty Old Egg-Sucking Dog

¿Hay alguien que escuche la voz de Johnny Cash y no caiga hipnotizado al instante? Es que solo con ese don que tiene en las cuerdas vocales no necesita de buenas canciones. De hecho, su éxito se basa más en cómo canta que en lo que canta. Es más, puede hacer buena una mala canción. En este concierto en la prisión se ve al Johnny más genuino, sin las construcciones de los estudios que tanto odiaba. Se le nota disfrutón y bromista con la audiencia, conecta en lo más humano con la misma y sale airoso del reto. Un disco inigualable de un artista inigualable.

Live albums shouldn't be on here. I know this was trailblazing / iconic but it is a bit boring if you're not in prison.

Johnny Cash is badass. His music is badass. This album has been on my turntable since 1968. Definitely five stars.

Classic, well recorded, captures a moment in time. Live at the prison was n inspired idea. Artfully captured.

Just incredible. I sliiightly prefer the other live album from Folsom, but this is still absolutely no notes incredible.

This album is the total Cash experience in microcosm. The banter is a huge part of it as is the prisoners shouting "Whooo!" at the line "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die." A great collection of rabble rousers and murder ballads. June Carter Cash comes in and steals the show on "Jackson." Love all the prison songs and Johnny writing a song just the night before. Lean, mean, and some of his best story songs. Struck by a song like "Cocaine Blues" and how it's as R rated as any rap lyric. The man was a legend at his best on this one.

Johnny Cash had the only trait that really should matter for devout Christians like himself, empathy, and he had it in spades. Going into Folsom after just kicking his serious drug habit, getting down with the guys considered the lowest of the low by 'respectable' society. Call it the birth of outlaw country, I'd even call it proto punk. I love the banter, taunting the guards and joking with the inmates. This is one of the finest collection of songs he ever recorded from start to finish, his powers as a storyteller shine

Classic

Review - a fun listen, such a unique idea for a live album. Probably not as good as his San Quentin album but still a good collection of songs. Rating - 7/10 Need to listen? YES

Always good to hear an album with atmosphere...prison related songs galore! Highly listenable and enjoyable.

outlaw country <3 so cool that this inspired merle haggard

Man, I wish I heard this full album before I gave At San Quentin a 5. Screw it, two 5's.

For en stemning!

Absolute banger

Hann var nú alveg ágætur karlinn, og þessir fangar eru passlega hressir. Segi ekki að ég hefði viljað vera á þessum tónleikum, en það er gaman að fá að hlusta á þá.

This is being recorded so I probably shouldn’t say sh*t or hell.

Some great songs and moments on here. Love the country/blues sound and of course love his voice. Personally, I prefer his later stuff when it got deeper and out of the short blues tunes era, but still a strong and historically important album. Top Songs: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, Jackson

This is an excellent live album. You can’t not love Johnny Cash

more blues damn live recording is cool another chill one but generally very simple songs both blues songs and 25 minutes to go good

Skemmtilegir textar útfrá staðsetningu og ótrúlega gaman að heyra viðbrögðin og johnny tala og spaugast inn á milli

Nett og töff. Ekkert meira en það samt.

El verdadero rey punk

Of course

This is the best album I've heard so far in this project.

Nista special meni, cool sta je live u zatvoru pa piva vecinom pisme o kriminalu zatvorenicima. 6/10 Najbolja pisma: 24 minutes

This was really good even though I haven't listened to him much, I like the audience reactions and the prison announcements just going on. It sounds like Johnny really identified with the audience.

While I don't listen to Johnny Cash often, this is a shining example of peak Johnny Cash. 4 stars.

10/10 - what an album, to have the courage to record in Folsom prison and with bangin lyrics, the bassist is so good on this. Shout out to Joaquin Phoenix for nailing the voice in walk the line too

Perfect country album. Never a dull moment.

This was great nice solid country and I don’t typically like country !

Hands down, the GREATEST live album ever created. Nothing will ever beat this.

great album

hearing johnny's banter and the cheering of inmates definitely makes this album a much better experience than it would be if it was just a studio record. very fun listen

Good but kind of cheesy in places

Absolutely remarkable! This is a significant piece of music history.

I have mixed feelings about this one. I really enjoyed some of the songs, but I probably won't listen to most of them again soon. The energy during the recording was very special and I could feel it while listening. I thought it was a bold move from Johnny Cash to play a concert at a prison. I've never heard of something like that before. Honestly, he's one of the very few artists who could make that happen in my opinion. If this album wasn't recorded live at such an extraordinary venue, I probably would have rated it lower.

I love live albums, and this is one of the greatest. Brilliant sound and a truly incredible concert experience. Really torn on whether it gets a 4 or a 5. It's a critical piece of music history and really is an album you should hear before you die, so I'll go 5. When Cash walks out and announces his presence, that's aura.

Green green grass of home...

Only thing i have to say is that this man sang about doing cocaïne and shoot his wife inside a prison in front of convicts who cheered and that honestly deserves credit for the boldness, it's kinda iconic

Historical album. Johnny Cash is at home in Folsom and sings with respect.

didn't give it the fairest shot, can't imagine id enjoy it much more though

Essential Cash

Increíble, divertidísimo, absolutamente unhinged. Momentos risitas con lo de decir palabrejas malas y luego arranca un tema sobre ir hasta el culo de cocaína y matar a tu mujer. Que los presos griten cada vez que Johnny Cash habla de matar merecidamente a un jambo le da un puntazo. Same con cada vez que Johnny Cash hace chistes sobre los guardias. El tema countdown de 25 Minutes to Go también está increíble. Se va quedando sin voz desde la mitad y se la pela. Flush from the bathroom of your heart muy risas. Graciosísimo. Muy buen disco.

Good album

One of the greatest live albums ever. This is why live albums exist.

Great music, an interesting historical artifact, and just a lot of fun. What's not to love?

🎸🎸🎸

Cool. Didn’t realize how many years were between the writing of the song and this live recording.

Love Johnny Cash

nice

Just an amazing live set.

Doing it like no one else

surprised.

Synes lyden her er så fet! Og det gir en viss stemning med lyden av folka i bakgrunnen. En god lytteopplevelse!

10/10 elsker den skiva her.

Musikk, tekster, backstory/kontekst.. Soleklar 5’er her.

Faktisk den første plata jeg fikk på denne reisen, og har hørt den flere ganger siden. Sykt bra!

Storytelling i verdensklasse.

Classic - love the stage banter/background noise

The uncut version with the prison announcements is worth it. Amazing piece of history.

Enjoyed it quite a lot, might listen again, enjoyed the humour

I cant stand country

mmmm fallout song, beyond that nothing offensive just not my style

Why is Mr Johnny so sweaty. I can sum up most of the songs in this album quite quickly: "I was servin' time in prison, For shooting my pa, He was a nasty old fellow, But I do love my ma, And even though I did drugs, And served time in a gang, I think it's mighty unfair, A man like me oughtta hang" Very typical Johnny Cash. It was fine 60/100 Score edited 28/01/26

I really enjoyed this. Rather dark but I would argue that is a highlight. Bordering on a 5.

Although undeniably iconic, I find Cash’s music pretty repetitive in theme and sound after a while. Still a great record overall.

pretty dull. i'm sure it was good in person

At Folsom Prison was one of the first albums I truly fell in love with. My parents bought it for me the summer I turned nine, and I played it every chance I got. It’s a miracle the vinyl didn't wear out, but 58 years later, I still have that original copy and it’s still just as incredible today.

I know it has cult status and the storytelling is good, but nothing really thrilled me. Title track and Cocaine Blues have a bit of zip.

Not completely my thing, but I enjoyed the storytelling.

it's a good album overall, and i do like the songs, johnny is just not really my preferred style of music.

Interesting live recording with interruptions from prison admin calling on prisoners, also can hear prisoners audibly booing at the mention of the rising staff.

Decent yeah 6/10

I already knew this classic album well. Johnny Cash (sometimes with June Carter) singing jailhouse blues, with dollops of country and gospel, to prisoners in a prison. It’s wonderful. A special treat is hearing the easy rapport Cash has with his audience. The songs are great too, lots of dark jailhouse laments. Fabulous.

A weird album - full of prison and gallows 'humour' folk songs played in front of prisoners. I'm not a real fan of folk rock music but this album isn't too bad to listen to.

não é muito a minha praia mas é isso aí né primeiro album

Stronger of the 2 "prison albums". Great live album. Most immersive live album? Am I also in prison????

A classic

En la linea de conciertos para militares y presos de los americanos, tiene cositas interesantes, pero es que como no soy ni militar ni presa de los estados unidos de america, pues no me termina de gustar, por lo que sea.

Johnny cash does good live albums. No further critique.

Loved

Im somewhere between three or four. Just for the sake of the live performance I'd give a five. This must be one of the coolest live settings throughout rock history. When it comes to music, I have always been okay with Cash. Perhaps abit too continuous song structures, but still good lyrics.

Love it. Haven't frequently listened through the entire album. Enjoy the live sounds.

absolutely hilarious location for this album. Love the reactions of the crowd. Unfortunately, so cool that i cannot give but 5 stars.

God ol' (other) country

Oh yeah. The laughing during the songs, the banter in between, Cash is a hell of a performer. And then we can talk about the tunes, they're all great and then there's Jackson, hot damn, what a hell of a voice Joan Carter Cash had. When she comes barreling into a few of those lines, just amazing. In addition to the performance itself, this record also does a great job of not letting you forget that Cash is singing to.men in prison, and I think that's important. The inclusion of the prisoner being called to reception, the inclusion of Cash asking for water, the men booing the warden. For me this is a masterpiece. This might be my favorite live album that I'm glad I wasn't in the audience for. Heh.

I have always had a high level of respect for Johnny Cash's music but never really felt he was the legend that so many make him out to be. This album, however, totally makes me appreciate the Man in Black... Not sure if this live album in a prison concept was intended as a publicity stunt, but it feels completely authentic listening to it. Singing bluegrass tunes about cocaine and crime to a room full of hyped up inmates? This is peak Americana and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

It’s absolutely wild that they managed to actually record this! A man singing about cocaine, whisky, being arrested, murder, and spitting in the warden’s eye while on death row to an audience of actual prisoners. The live setting, from Cash’s mistakes and banter to the warden’s announcements to the audiences enthusiasm and energy, is what absolutely makes this album shine. All that said, I am admittedly more intrigued by Johnny Cash’s persona as the Man in Black than I am with his actual music. Not that his music is bad; I do enjoy it and can absolutely appreciate his influence, but it’s not really something I seek out to listen to everyday.

Album feels very free and wild. Enjoyed it!

I love Johnny Cash. This is a really good live album

Obviously, a very catchy, engaging iconic Johnny Cash sound definitely an interesting review of the state of music to bring out and emphasize the darkness in the world, both abuse and drugs and prison, but also an important part of our society to acknowledge so mixed reviews, even though my mom hates him

Wow, this album was fascinating. It was an immersive experience that left you feeling like you were in prison watching the show. From the warden announcements to the interactions with the crowd, you can clearly picture what was going on as Johnny was playing. Even though I am not a fan of blues, I really enjoyed each song and his storytelling.

I Shot A Man In Reno 1001 Albums Generator 207 (1/16/2025) At Folsom Prison is one of the most iconic live performances of all time, and for good reason. Of course the music is fantastic, with classics like Folsom Prison Blues and Cocaine Blues, but what really sets this album apart is everything outside the music. Johnny Cash's demeanor and banter, the raucous crowd, the warden announcements, it's like an immersive experience of really being there. Johnny Cash is quite funny, and you can tell that he really has respect for the men he is performing for. Outside the classics, there are a lot of great tunes here. I love the story of 25 Minutes To Go, outlining the interior monologue of a man sentenced to death during the 25 minutes before he is hung. Jackson is an amazing duet between Johnny and his wife June. Honestly, her raspy voice kind of steals the show here. The only moments I don't really like are the real short songs, which I find blend together quite a bit. Greystone Chapel, written by inmate Glen Shirley, is a highlight, and a beautiful bit of Christian country, performed very well by Johnny and his band. At Folsom Prison is a triumph in live recording and country music in general, with only a couple of weaker, forgettable tracks. 4.5/5, rounded up to 5. Favs: Folsom Prison Blues Cocaine Blues Jackson Least Fav: Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog

It carries the 90s vibe, loved the green green grass of home and i loved the way hes telling his story, loved that i can hear the audience too

bluesey and politcal

With a bold set list and instant rapport built with the inmates, Cash delivers a night to remember

*giggles in Johnny Cash*

Lowkey defiant.

Se siente tan cercano e intimo, como un tiny desk o más bien un unplugedd. Me encanto.

My dad has been a huge Johnny Cash fan for as long as I've been alive, so I know quite a lot of his songs. However, looking at this album's tracklist the only names I recognise are Folsom Prison Blues (obviously), 25 Minutes to Go Jackson, though I'm sure I'll know some of the other songs when they start. • You'd be hard pressed to find a more iconic way to start a performance than "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" • Cocaine Blues is another song I know really well. I love how much the inmates love this song, they're as much a part of the performance as Johnny himself. It's funny that you can hear a Johnny has a frog in his throat during the song, repeatedly trying to clear it during breaks in the vocals. • 25 Minutes to Go is such a poignant choice for the performance. I love how it ramps up in intensity throughout • The Long-Black Veil, Send a Picture of Mother and The Wall is a very nice run of songs. Each has such a melancholy topic, and the crowd mostly quiets down for them. Following these with Dirty Old Egg Suckin Dog provides such a nice bit of levity • Jackson is another all-time classic. June Carter and Johnny Cash sound so good together • The album closing with the warden speaking to resounding boos from the audience is hilarious. This is an absolutely phenomenal album, and it's really gotten me in the mood to listen to more Johnny Cash. It's such a unique live album for obvious reasons, and letting the album play until the inmates themselves are leaving, rather than Johnny Cash and his band, really highlights how large a part of the album they were. Performing songs about murder, drugs, penance and suicide to a group of people who know the topics better than anybody else is genius, and providing an evening of release to a crowd who never get to experience live music was a great move by Johnny Cash. Favourite song: Cocaine Blues

The basis of this recording is brilliant - how many people out there can say that they've put on a live performance in a prison and put it to tape? Then you have a pungent sense of wit and humour wafting through the album courtesy of Cash's lyricism and his patter with the audience, providing for a consistent positive throughout. The arrangements here are simplistic, but raw and engaging, with a veil of darkness and irony shrouding them despite the minimalist instrumentation. Despite that, there were a couple of great individual moments here as well which bucked the trend - not least the wicked drum fills on "Orange Blossom Special" and the duet on "Jackson". I was worried at first that many of these tracks would blur into one and comprise a similar template, but there was just enough variation throughout the album to retain my interest. I've never really sat down with any of Johnny Cash's material before, but maybe I should.

Johnny cash is gewoon top Ik hoor clowns vechten op dit album

3/5, a good album that's certainly worth a listen. Cash's performance here is lively, energetic, and engaging. Some of his vocal delivery is top tier; the way he growls, barks out, or cracks his voice just perfectly for a given lyric is awesome. The songs are old country and folk with some rock and roll twang, so don't expect a lot of variety melodically, harmonically, rhythmically.

Who knew Johnny Cash was so funny! What an amusing live recording. I already knew he was a legend, but this is probably the first album I’ve listened to all the way through - I enjoyed every minute! What an interesting performance it must have been with crowd involvement and a fitting setlist. I enjoyed reading more about this album and listened to it several times throughout my day.

An excellent live album. Authentic, lively...

This listening experience is a testament to an album as a complete work of art. Come for the music, stay for the banter. Cash sings songs of made-up death, sadness, and general prison woes while commenting on his lost set list “idiot sheet” and falling in and out of giggle-fits recounting the dark dank world of coal mining and the deep sadness of a widow at the gravesite of her dishonest dead husband. He pleads for water before introducing love ballads about the bathroom of his ex-lover’s heart and that egg-sucking dog of his that won’t stop killing his chickens. All of this occurs as the listener experiences, first-hand, the operations of the prison with interruptions for inmates to report to reception. Cash receives a gift from the prison presented by an assistant warden; the booing as he makes his way on stage is immortalized in the final moment of this legendary performance. While misfortune led them there, the prisoners of Folsom Prison were blessed with two nights of dark, sardonic musical pleasure with Cash, through his lyrics and commentary, humanizing the whole, oddly hopeless experience.

Love this. One of the best live albums.

All time classic live album

Album shows Johnny s style

Johnny Cash knew his audience and his sound, I'll give him that. His personality comes through on this live album, which I believe is a must if a live album is included on this list. I smiled multiple times during his quips. At the same time, At Folsom Prison is definitely one note. I mean, Cash had a lane and he thrived in it! I already heard Cash's live album At San Quentin on this list, so I'm a little confused why two Cash live albums recorded at prisons are included. I didn't get anything else out of this album that I didn't already get from the other live album. But we're all confused why four Morrissey albums are on the list, so I guess life does not make sense sometimes.

Johnny Cash continues to take his role as number one prison entertainer and outlaw country king seriously. Or should I say this is where he began to? Because this was the first album of many of his that would be recorded in prison settings, and ultimately attributed to breathing new life into his career. Again, the interactions between Cash and the prisoners make this album, like "At San Quentin", a worthy live album inclusion, despite my aversion to live albums on here. The type of banter being exchanged and the general energy could only be captured in this environment. His music, though, remains something that doesn't really appeal to me that much. Also literally everything about "Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart" is a CHOICE.

We got two live prison performance albums from Johnny instead of picking the best one and then maybe a studio album because despite this album being fun and the crowd giving some good energy, these songs sound better recorded in a studio. The album itself is a blast, dont get me wrong, there is a great song selection here to be sure, but the format leaves it wanting.

Wait Johnny Cash put out TWO live prison albums?!?!? And I got one literally 600 albums ago. I mean… how shitty is Johnny Cash’s discography that TWO live prison albums make the list but I’ve yet to see anything else by him. This albums fine but it felt exactly like the OTHER LIVE PRISON ALBUM

Интересный альбом с учетом того, что записан в тюрьме. Необычно было услышать смех толпы, будто концерт-стендап того времени. Вокал классный, но жанр совсем не мое, послушала половину чисто для ознакомления.

No es mi género favorito pero él es gracioso, y el concepto de grabar un disco es una prisión es muy original

love a live album, such a unique voice and just a good time.

Listenable.

Not much going on in this album really. Vocals are great and I love almost everything about them but although the melodies are nice, they got repetitive throughout the album. I liked the live atmosphere and lyricism about the Folsom Prison but sonically I had mild enjoyment. 4/10, Favorite Song: Cocaine Blues

Perfection

I love this album. To me it’s a great example of how to do a live album the right way. Too many live albums, especially by more popular artists are compilations of live tracks. This is for the most part one show with the introduction/closing announcements, the banter with the crowd in between songs, and the audience reactions all intact. As such instead of listening to a list of the artists hits in an inferior quality you get a fuller, more accurate interpretation of their performance.

Johnny Cash is a legend for this one. A guy writes a bunch of songs about how he's an outlaw and a murderer even though he isn't really either thing (he had his share of drug problems, sure, but that was some time after he was already writing outlaw songs), and then goes into a prison to sing those songs to guys who actually did all the things he's singing about. And he's so charismatic that nobody even cares that he's just cosplaying the whole time. That probably sounds snarky or harsh, but I mean it the opposite way; it shows real star power to do something like this successfully. He had these guys eating out of his palm, man, and soon America would be too. This record kickstarted Johnny's career after years of personal and professional struggles and set the stage for his second act. Incredible concept, incredible show, incredible album. If you only listen to one Johnny Cash record in your life, make it this one. Honorary mention to "Flushed From The Bathroom Of Your Heart". There's no evidence that my Grandpa owned this record or ever heard this song but I imagine he would have loved the clever wordplay.

Songs were quick and fun. I enjoyed hearing the crowd banter as well.

Very cool concept for a live album (recorded at a prison, all the songs are about prisoners). Some songs were really sad and some were a lot more light-hearted. Never really listened to Johnny Cash so it was a nice intro to him.

I adore this lice performance. For me this is peak Johnny Cash. The smoothness and rhythm of soft guitar and Johnny's is absolutely unmatched, not to mention it is a love performance! 4.5/5

Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues,

Day 152 Always found Johnny Cash a bit of a mixed bag for my tastes, some fun stuff here but probably wouldn’t revisit the whole album, definitely prefer the San Quinten album. 6/10 Highlights Folsom Prison Blues Cocaine Blues

That was awesome - live album recorded at Folsom prison is so punk and the audience cheers and laughs and boos added a ton. Favorite song: cocaine blues

Second live album in a row and I actually really enjoy them. The music here was decent but nothing exciting for me. I do really enjoy his voice and tone except for when he gets raspy. Johnny Cash seems like a tuff fella.

An absolute masterpiece - the very idea, songs and their lyrics, his ongoing personality and jokes he makes during this performance along with his strong baritone vocal make this album one-of-a-kind pillar of country music 😍👌

Country but don’t really liked it he doesent sing so good not my style

Classic album, one of the absolute bests

So much energy, so raw, an experiment that only Johnny Cash could pull off. A true classic.

classic

I am no longer a person who claims to dislike all country music. Congratulations, 1001 Albums, you did it! You got me past my prejudice!

Only knew the first song (im young okay 😂). No songs really stood out for me, not really my style of music aswell. A sunny saturday morning classic though and gave me a good mood

super fun, can't wrap my head around the fact that he's talking about such dark and violent stuff with a bubbly energy. can totally relate to "I've been flushed from the bathroom of your heart" I recognise the artistic excellence but its not my style

Johnny Cash is one of my absolute favorite musicians who I have been listening to for years at this point. He was a musical visionary who was able to take his sound to places that other artists did not dare to venture.

Classic... a voice that touches your soul and make you reconsider all the prejudices towards country music

Great

He makes me cry, great Johnny Cash album

O mais importante desse álbum é o fato dele ser justamente ao vivo, além de ser um bom contry misturado com um pouquinho de blues. Ao ler um pouco sobre o álbum fiquei positivamente impressionada, at foltom prison não é um nome aleatório, é justamente Cash após superar o seu vício em drogas apresentando em uma prisão, realizando três apresentações em prisões. O sistema penitenciario como algo além de um lugar para largar problemas repetitivos da sociedade, mas um lugar que estimule a reformulação do pensamento com a cultura, com a música. Talvez, só talvez, eu tenha gostado mais da história desse álbum do que das músicas em si.

Great fun

"Woooo Reno!"

Great album!

3.5/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/johnny-cash/at-folsom-prison/ Not my thing, but better than expected.

Just not a big country fan, ik other people enjoy it

insane charisma from johnny cash, but the thing with these songs is often they’re all the same with different lyrics. super fun to listen to regardless

Listening session: january 5th, while commuting to internship Listened to before: heard a few songs before but not the entire album Thoughts: there’s no one who can romanticize life in prison more than Johnny Cash and this album is a great example Favourite tracks: Folsom Prison Blues, Orange Blossom Special, Jackson

Classic bitch, however this one sounds more energetic somehow.Not saying that Johnny writes moody music but that's just my perspective. Of course I like it man, personal favorite gotta be I got stripes just because,no further explanation

Great album - Johnny Cash is just something special

This album is oozing in personality. Cash perfectly captures the feelings of guilt and yearning from prison life, while having the sense of humor to perform it within the prison he sings about. This album listened as a whole makes you feel like you are in the audience with the incarcerated. Lyrics are clever, and a testament to Cash's legacy.

not my exact taste but i did give a few of his songs a try.

1. Folsom Prison Blues: it’s pretty good. not really my style but it is cachy. 5/10 2. Dark as the Dungeon: surprisingly, i enjoy it more than the last one. 7/10. 3. I Still Miss Someone: the depth of the lyrics is lowkey what i like most about it. 8/10. 4. Cocaine Blues: actually really like it ngl. the beat and the aesthetic of the song is great. 8/10. 5. 25 Minutes to Go: it’s a great song i just don’t like it as much. 5/10. 6. Orange Blossom Special: same as the last one. 5/10. 7. The Long Black Veil: it’s a slow song but it is really good. 8/10. 8. Send a Picture of Mother: i like this song. again, this album is not really my style. 7/10. 9. The Wall: a good song, too. the storytelling is great. 6/10. 10. Dirty Old Egg-Suckin’ Dog: again, not too much of my style. 6/10. 11. Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart: the references are great. it is just, once again, not my style. 6/10. 12. Jackson: the start is great. the harmony that both voices make scratches my head. not my style but catchy. 7/10. 13. Give My Love to Rose: genuinely sad asf. i really liked it. 8/10. 14. I Got Stripes: i liked it. the beat is catchy. 8/10. 15. Green, Green Grass of Home: i really liked the plottwist. 8/10. 16. Greystone Chapel: didn’t like it as much. 6/10.

A live album that 1. Sounds good, and 2. Actually sounds live and fun

Really enjoyed it. Knowledge of JC limited to greatest hits and the American IV album - particularly Hurt. He has a powerfully honest and lyrical voice that tells great stories with real empathy. I don't know much about country music but JC is the benchmark for me - and I have yet to hear anybody better. A great live set with real energy and chemistry with the crowd

Not usually a fan of live albums, but it's the location and the live aspect of these songs that make this album.

Such an awesome concept

Johnny Cash is a masterful storyteller. June’s addition was great. Overall, I’m not the biggest fan of live albums, especially with a lot of crowd noise and/or interruptions. That took me out of it quite a bit. A couple of the tracks really didn’t work for me either. 3.5/5

It was alright. Western is not my style.

Didn’t think I would ever enjoy a country/folk album as much as I did this one.

Love the atmosphere and the story in the songs, it's just not my kind of music. Favorite song: Cocaine Blues.

Unique atmosphere about this album. Live performance recording really helped it i think. Not a big country fan but Johnny cash does it amazingly.

An album where Johnny Cash sings about being a bastard to prisoners is not something I thought I'd enjoy as much. A good example of the location really adding something to an album

Aaah, Johnny Cash. The one artist that does make good country music. I should also say that through this site, and through albums like this I can finally see the appeal of love albums. Often when I listened to them they felt like poorer quality with some yelling in the background, but in albums like this it actually does enhance the music, and brings some extra mood of what that performance was like, making both the artist and the music feel more alive. 7.5/10

Bold, brave, empathetic and funny. I had no idea Johnny Cash could cover that range in his music.

not my style, to be honest.

Hard to rate because it’s a historic album and I enjoyed it but I doubt I will be revisiting it.

I don't typically listen to live albums as I often lament that the production doesn't quite capture the full essence and intent of an artist's studio output, nor reflect the true quality of seeing the performer in a live setting oneself. This album manages to deliver on those two counts, and offers up something else altogether new entirely: a thrilling and frenetic performance in a rather unlikely setting that captures a singularly special live music experience. Many of the upbeat numbers like 'Cocaine Blues' and '25 Minutes to Go' threaten to come off the rails entirely, however Cash's baritone has such a sobering quality which helps to root this album in earnest, even in spite of the rambunctious rock'n'roll rhythms or his jocular patter with the inmates between and in the middle of the tracks. Many of his songs for this record humanise the prisoners in the audience by centering troubles like theirs at the heart of the track, and Cash's compassionate delivery and humble relatability makes songs such as 'The Wall' and 'Green, Green Grass of Home' shine. The album as a whole lulls a little in the middle but the latter half of the album sees the listener confidently home, with the rousing duet of 'Jackson' as a highlight of the piece.

NOW WERE TALKING

Nisam amerikanka pa ne mogu cijeniti koncept odlaska u prokleti zatvor da nekom pjevam. Ništa u vezi s ovim nema smisla i pjesme su poprilično dosadne. Usred slušanja shvatam da je američki country vrlo blizu po kompleksnosti i muzičkoj vrijednosti našem turbo-folku.

ALBUM 1 (January 1-2, 2025): Interesting start to my challenge! usually not too much of a fan of country/folk rock but i was pleasantly surprised by it! songs that stood out: Folsom Prison Blues I Still Miss Someone Cocaine Blues Send a Picture of Mother Give my Love to Rose Green, Green, Grass of Home First Listen Review + Notes: 4/5 i feel like im indifferent towards it, but i honestly enjoyed listening to it.

Iconic sound, and iconic that he performed at a prison. I definitely enjoyed listening through it, but overall it just didn’t grab me as much as I would have liked. Best Track: 25 Minutes to Go

Absolute classic, easily top 5 live albums of all time. No doubt in my mind that this doesn‘t deserve a place. Every track bangs, but especially Cocaine Blues and Give My Love to Rose. I‘m amazed how good this sounds for the time.

Live albums have always been a challenge for me. I've always wanted to appreciate them for what they are, but I've struggled to put myself in the right place. I've never been to prison, never even spent the night in jail. With that said, my goal was to put myself in the right place to listen to this. I imagine the only proper place to be is in passion in the 1960s. To get into prison back then would likely take a more serious offense than today. Law enforcement didn't have as many resources at their disposal to track lower level crimes. Likely the charges would have been violent in nature. With forensics at a more basic level, I might have even been charged with a crime that I didn't commit. Regardless, I imagine music would have been a rare sound to hear and live music completely non-existent. This must have been an incredible experience. I'm not going to comment on the musicality or lyrics here, but I imagine everyone who was at the prison remembered this until the day they died. Maybe even during the last 25 minutes.

This album is amazing. Live albums aren't always my favorite, but the songs are great and the crowd interactions actually add to the album. This is probably the best live album I've ever heard.

Get this man some water!! Favorites: Folsom Prison Blues and The Long Black Veil

So interesting that he performed live at a prison. Making me intrigued. Very classic country. Funny!

Awesome

obviously legendary, a defining example of the outlaw spirit, and a really outstanding collection of songs even with the backstory put aside. deserves to be one of the 1001? it'd deserve to be one of the 10 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

un album interesant,un concert care mai mult a fost un show de comedie

Turns out there is at least one good live album in existence

If there's a better live album I haven't heard it

Very good. He wrote this imagining what life would be like in the Folsom prison based off the movie inside the walls of Folsom prison. I like Folsom prison blues and 25 minutes to go

Just nice classic Johnny Cash. Exactly what I would expect. I like that he made these songs for prisoners. Blues and folk like. Nice background music.

Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: Cocaine Blues, 25 Minutes To Go, Jackson This was a great album. Short, sweet, to the point, songs relevant and seemingly crafted to suit the environment from which Johnny Cash is playing in - a prison.

One of the most iconic live locations ever recorded. A little musically simple, but Cash's calling card was always being for the every man. Favorite track was greystone church

Enjoyable but blues not my thing. I did like 25 minutes to go, Folsom Prison Blues and Jackson. Live aspect also elevated the album.

I really enjoyed this! The music is good, the idea of performing inside a prison is interesting, and generally just a good classic listen.

- great humor - "cocaine blues" was fun - first half is more fun than the second half - liked it more than i thought i would

One of the most landmark, pivotal live albums of all time.

This is quite compelling and I would like to know more of the story behind it.

Fantastic album. One of the best live albums I've heard.

Hilarische teksten, crackly stem, slow music, meer praat

It's been awhile since I first listened to this album. What I do remember was one, I'm not a huge country person but I really enjoyed this album. It had interesting lyrics and topics explored in the music and was a live album at a concert of his. I need to re-listen to it again but I would definitely recommend.

'oh my god these are so catchy. OH MY GOD NO HE DIDNT SAY THAT NO' - LIVE reaction of me listening to any song from this album

I fucking love cowboys but not enough to love it more

This is one of the best live albums I've ever listened to. The mixing of it is impeccable . There's nothing better than feeling like you're ACTUALLY at a concert. I'm not the biggest fan of country music, but I admire Johnny Cash's songwriting. I could imagine Roald Dahl using his lyrics in a book. Favorite(s): Jackson; Greystone Chapel

Not too bad but not really my style

Realised it was telling stories and liked the atmosphere.

Ikoninen livelevy jolla country-musiikin paha poika Johnny Cash esiintyy vangeille Folsomin vankilassa Kaliforniassa. Useissa lauluissa kerrotaan murhaajista ja rikollisista, joten settilista varmasti miellytti yleisöä. Musiikin ohella tärkeässä roolissa on artistin ja yleisön välinen kommunikaatio. Country ei lukeudu lempigenreihini mutta tämä on silti yksi isoimpia klassikoita mitä tulee livealbumeihin.

75

Absolutely brilliant. Cash at his most defiant, with grit and charm in front of a captive audience. Raw, real, and unforgettable.

I was tempted to just stick this on in the background as I’ve heard these recordings before and wasn’t particularly in the mood for Johnny Cash. This listen really captivated me though with the small interactions with the crowd in between the songs really making this a worthwhile listen. Then I ended up reading all about Glen Sherley, the inmate who wrote the last song performed, and yeah this album is really something special.

Very possibly the best country album ever. Johnny Cash's voice has to be the best one in the whole country genre. Unlike any other country artist having very excessively pronounced country twang, he is very pleasant to listen to. He also has a very charming and humorous personality. Sometimes he laughs in the middle of songs and also tells a couple of jokes between tracks. Another one of the most remarkable aspects of the album are the lyrics. The stories portrayed in the songs are super entertaining. My favourite would be in the song '25 Minutes to Go' a narration toll from the perspective of a man who is about to get executed. The music is also very nice. In the album there are both very uplifting and catchy moments, and more slow and sad sounding ballads. However, I think once reached the second half of the record, the sound of the songs gets a bit repetitive. I firstly was very impress from how much I liked the album, but with more listens, I started to feel a bit numb about it. Either way, I think it still is a great album. I would give it a higher score, but I don't really see myself coming back to it.

this was fun!

Absolutamente poético q el primer album q me genere sea uno de Folk. Mejor que Bob Dylan, pero la vara estaba baja.

It ok not all song are my type

I can’t stand country music, it’s so contrived, so shit, and so fucking preachy. Luckily Johnny Cash isn’t country, he’s punk rock. This album he performs songs about doing coke, committing crime, and getting hung, at a prison while clearly higher than two Charlie Sheens. This album wouldn’t have been made today, it’d incite riots. If it isn’t 5 stars just for the cojones of the guy, at least the music is catchy too

It was good but sometimes felt gimmicky

Pretty amazing 🤩

feels very popeye for some reason

1. Cocaine blues - ironic, a fun and tongue-in-cheek listen 2. 25 minutes to go - so emotive, and his vocal storytelling??

Yes.

Excellent album.

An element of excitement runs through this record. Largely due to the circumstances of recording and less so to the actual songs. They are a tad pedestrian. Not a fan of johnny cash on stage with other voices as his becomes diminished. All in all more of a historical monument than an enjoyable experience.

This is the definitive Johnny Cash for me. Always a joy to listen to. When I'm in the perfect mood for it, it's a 5, but today, it's a 4.

It’s pretty great, even if it feels a little like a marketing stunt. An all time intro. Ultra badass. I think it gets a little sleepy in the middle, but I’m always happy to hear this!

"Every man knows he is a sissy compared to Johnny Cash." Fuckin' A.

5/5 - On a scale of live albums, this is beyond a 5/5. It has a real purpose for being recorded live, engages with the audience on their terms, and gives a voice to the voiceless. 25 Minutes to Go is about the most unsettling song I've ever heard in any genre. Egg-sucking Dog and Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart are weak, but everything else is right on the mark. Outlaw country isn't my genre, but it's hard to argue this isn't a must listen album. Brass balls to pull it off.

A more fascinating historical document than it is an album. I accidentally listened to the recent re-release that includes both of Cash's performances at Folsom prison, so I'm not sure I got the original experience which supposedly has the best moments of each performance spliced into one. My favorite moment of that re-release, which was the American tall-tale storytelling of "The Legend of John Henry's Hammer" on side 1, apparently didn't make the original release (the performance of the same song on side 2 didn't go as well). It tells a story (relevant once again) of workers trying to resist being replaced by machines. The stunt of recording a live album at a prison with these songs, which often have lyrics about outlaw characters who end up in prison, is very successful, and the audience reactions add a lot to the atmosphere.

not my thing but his delivery is very engaging and fun

Liked his voice and carisma If we take out the song “Cocaine Blues” its an excellent album

This was fun, I’ve never listened to JC before. I knew one song, albeit from TikTok.

The first song is charming, creative and fun. Then it goes on and on for 45 minutes. Not my gerne, but still charming.

Singing old-school country songs about murder and crime and prison live INSIDE a prison to the hollering and cheering inmates? Iconic.

Part concept album, part live album and all Johnny Cash

funny but mostly boring and repetitive. but i love the concept and that people could have a great day in prison

Decent and charming. Fairly standard but mostly enjoyable.

Loved the crowd work and audience involvement

2/5

this album was a lot of the same thing over and over again, but i thought the commentary between takes was cute! Favorite song: Send a picture of mother Least Favorite song: Dark as the Dungeon HM: Greystone Chapel, i thought it was cool that they used a song written by an inmate.

There’s a few classics on here (Jackson, Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues) but everything else was kind of bland. It was interesting that Greystone Chapel was written by an inmate. That was probably one of the better written songs on this album.

This is the classic live album! “I shot a man in Reno just to see him die” & they cheer… Amazing! 5⭐️

The experience of finding beauty in unexpected places.

One of the holiest albums ever. Made of Cash a legend. Being country the album is so punk and hardcore. One of my favorite albums to sing along.

6/5, with the extra point for June Carter stealing the show on Jackson.

Classic cash with some funny stuff here

It is a fun album , not a fan of country music but can appreciate the quality of mr Cash’s voice but not for me I’m afraid

I am becoming a Johnny Cash fan.

Never been a big country fan, but I'm open to every album. It's a bit same, same but I did like it.

Very good. Might make me interested in more country music. Great story telling and very entertaining.

3.5

A smash, improved by the audience and the electric ambience of this live prison album. - 1 star because I really didn’t like the song about his dog.

not for me but i appreciate it

Enjoyed it. Wife said it was a racket

Cocaine blues is wild 😂 Entertaining and somber at times. Not my usual style but pretty good

very soothing album to listen to, he very much humanized the incarcerated n i fw that. Him talking in between was kinda funny. Only have heard his hits not a full length album so this was a refreshing album to listen to.

Listening Notes "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" The banter is incredible, never has a live album placed me right in the moment like this. Atmosphere is just unmatched Standouts: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, 25 Minutes to Go, Jackson, Greystone Chapel First time? Yes Will it go into your rotation? No, but the Cash deep dive is needed

The most surprising thing about this project for me (so far) is finding out that I enjoy Johnny Cash.

Listening to this after watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s was definitely the right choice. I already knew the first song as well as Florence’s cover of Jackson

All time classic

Really audience interactive. Sounds pretty good for the year it was recorded. unique songs and perspectives - cool live performance. Not my typical genre, so not something I would've chosen for myself.

se siente la antiguedad de este album, a pesar de que no es mi estilo las canciones se sienten como si entraras en una pelicula de vaqueros y es bastante divertido pero la verdad siento que solo esta en el top por lo que representa Johnny Cash en la historia estadounidense

love it! listened through 3 times today. usually hate live music but the personality and humor and realness is so fun. it really puts you in a time and place. love johnny, love the reminder to listen to him more. Orange blossom special probably my favorite, also obviously Jackson

I was surprised how little of these songs I knew. Usually I don't care for a live album, but I appreciated getting his personality shown through this album. Laughing mid-song, ad-libs, audience reactions knowing it's a free prison show (booing the warden lol). 9/10. favorites: - folsom prison blues (have to) - cocaine blues - 25 minutes to go - jackson (duet with June) Interesting facts from wiki page: - born just J.R. Cash (Dad wanted Jack and Mom wanted Ray, so compromised on just initials lol) - thought to be the first American to learn of Stalin's death via morse code while he was in the Air Force - died less than 4 months after June - a new species of black tarantula was identified near Folsom Prison and named Aphonopelma johnnycashi in his honor

Another set of bangers from Cash

Guess I like Johnny Cash. Enjoyed the comedic interludes as well.

A bit samey perhaps, but good energy.

really great record

Great banter, nice tunes

Sounds like something you’d listen to during a US history class. Not for me but I could probably understand its historical significance

7/10

Classic

Impossible to beat this.

Listened to this before, great vibes and I love the commentary by him

Recognized a couple of the songs but most were new to me. The theme of outlaw country was prevalent. Johnny Cash has an iconic voice and he never pushes his limits. A lot of quick little stories. I thought the live version of a prison concert was very unconventional but it was enjoyable. 6/10

Not my kind of music, but it was fun.

Klinkt heel echt alsin live. Basic bluesy maar ook cool hoe de man als sensatie gecaptured wordt hierop (1e indruk). Verder niet baanbrekend voor mij

One of my favorites. I’ll always love Johnny Cash

ganske nice faktisk

Great album, 10/10. loved green,green grass of home

Makes me actually feel like im in a 60s american jail, though its not my style

Not my style.But it definitely grew on me as I listened. Not a lot of priori Johnny Cash knowledge but the crowd interactions really made the live experience special. He jokes around, the prison warden comes to talk. A lot of prison/crime themed songs as well. Overall just not my cup of tea

When people ask I always say I hate country music. But then I quite like John Denver, and Glen Campbells done some crackers, Kenny Rogers is a guilty pleasure and Dolly had wrote a few corkers in her time! Then of course there’s the Man in Black himself. My mum and dad sat me down when I was a kid to watch the film of Live at San Quentin and I’ve been a fan ever since. This is awesome!

Infamous recording and performance. Amazing artefact. The audience participation adds so much to the listening experience. Do I like Johnny Cash? No. But this album is fantastic.

Great

sometimes I like to imagine for a moment a world where country music stuck to good old country values, like prison abolition.

I have nothing but good things to say about this, so I’ll just focus on one part: a long while back I was knocked on my ass by the way James Brown could harness an audience, string them along, make them part of the show, etc. Johnny Cash is just as skilled at the same thing, but in a totally different way. He’s so understated, and doesn’t draw attention to what he’s doing, but this is a tough crowd and he masters it. Right off the bat, he starts ribbing an audience member, and the other guys love it. Cash himself is like, a wimp compared to anyone he’s singing to here, but he picks his spot and gets them on his side. A bit later, he draws attention to the sheriff in the room and the reaction of the crowd is one of the more sinister crowd sounds I’ve ever heard. Having this one and San Quentin both on the list is a real double dip, but in this case it’s worth it. Great recordings, one-of-one (or I guess two-of-two).

great live album

Pretty good, added a couple to my playlist so that's great

If you think about it, Johnny Cash is like the Original Gangster. He's just casually singing arguably the most depressing and off-putting prison songs to a literal bunch of prisoners in a prison. Stuff like cocaine and killing people, he's doing this shit before rap, he was just casually telling life stories like that, and yknow, that's insanely respectful, he's just that guy, yknow? 8/10

Awesome live album. Lovely appearance by June Carter, fantastic banter with the prisoners/guards, troll songs. Close to a 5

I really wanted to give this album a 5, because the whole concept behind recording a live album in a prison was so unique and I think it really paired so well with his whole “Outlaw Country” way of telling stories from the perspectives of criminals, and also was so revolutionary that it makes me respect the album all the more. However, some of the songs didn’t quite work for me, and only a couple are truly memorable after the fact. I also had trouble choosing a favorite track, and considered Folsom Prison Blues, The Long Black Veil, Give My Love to Rose, and Greystone Chapel. All were really good. Favorite Track: The Long Black Veil

**In-Depth Review: *At Folsom Prison* by Johnny Cash** Released in 1968, *At Folsom Prison* is not just a live album—it’s a cultural landmark. Recorded live at Folsom State Prison in California, the album captures Johnny Cash at a pivotal moment in his career, channeling his empathy for the incarcerated into one of the most iconic live recordings in music history. This review delves into the album’s **lyrics**, **music**, **production**, **themes**, and **influence**, followed by an honest look at its **pros and cons**. --- ### 🎤 **Lyrics: Grit, Guilt, and Redemption** The lyrics of *At Folsom Prison* are steeped in themes of **crime, punishment, regret**, and **working-class struggle**. Songs like *Folsom Prison Blues* and *Cocaine Blues* are raw and unfiltered, portraying violence and consequence without romanticizing it. The infamous line *“I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die”* is delivered with chilling nonchalance, yet the inmates cheer—not because they condone the act, but because Cash is speaking their language. Cash’s storytelling is empathetic. He doesn’t preach; he reflects. Tracks like *25 Minutes to Go* and *The Long Black Veil* are narrative-driven, painting vivid pictures of death row and betrayal. The inclusion of *Greystone Chapel*, written by inmate Glen Sherley, adds a layer of authenticity and hope, showing Cash’s genuine connection with the prison population . --- ### 🎸 **Music: Stripped-Down and Powerful** Musically, the album is a masterclass in **minimalism and intensity**. Backed by the Tennessee Three, Cash delivers a tight, no-frills performance. The sound is rooted in **country, folk, and rockabilly**, with Luther Perkins’ muted guitar and Marshall Grant’s upright bass creating a driving rhythm that mirrors the claustrophobia and tension of prison life. Cash’s voice is front and center—gravelly, authoritative, yet tender when needed. The live setting adds a raw edge; you can hear the inmates’ reactions, laughter, and applause, which become part of the performance itself. Songs like *Jackson*, performed with June Carter, offer a playful respite amid the heavier material . --- ### 🎧 **Production: Capturing the Moment** The production, led by Bob Johnston, is **remarkably clean for a live 1968 recording**. Every cheer, footstep, and Cash chuckle is captured, creating an immersive atmosphere. The decision to leave in prison announcements and inmate interactions enhances the authenticity. It feels less like a concert and more like a **shared experience**—a rare glimpse into a world most listeners will never see . --- ### 🧠 **Themes: Humanity Behind Bars** At its core, *At Folsom Prison* is about **humanity**. Cash, who had a long-standing empathy for prisoners, uses the album to give voice to the voiceless. The themes of **isolation**, **redemption**, and **social justice** resonate throughout. Cash’s anti-authoritarian stance and religious undertones (especially in *Greystone Chapel*) reflect his complex worldview—tough on crime, but compassionate toward criminals. The album also critiques the **prison-industrial complex**, albeit subtly. By humanizing the inmates and sharing their stories, Cash challenges listeners to reconsider their assumptions about justice and punishment . --- ### 🌍 **Influence: A Cultural Earthquake** *At Folsom Prison* revitalized Cash’s career and became one of the **most influential live albums of all time**. It helped usher in the **outlaw country** movement and inspired countless artists across genres. Its raw energy and social consciousness influenced musicians from Bruce Springsteen to Kendrick Lamar. The album also normalized prison concerts, paving the way for future performances in correctional facilities . --- ### ✅ **Pros** - **Authenticity**: Raw, unfiltered performance with real inmate interaction. - **Lyrics**: Powerful storytelling that captures the prison experience. - **Cultural Impact**: Redefined live albums and elevated Cash’s legacy. - **Atmosphere**: The prison setting adds emotional weight and uniqueness. - **Song Selection**: A perfect mix of hits, deep cuts, and inmate-written material. --- ### ❌ **Cons** - **Repetitive Themes**: Some tracks tread similar ground in tone and subject. - **Limited Musical Variety**: The stripped-down sound may feel monotonous to some listeners. - **Dated Banter**: Some of Cash’s stage talk feels of its era and may not resonate with modern audiences. - **Not for Everyone**: The grim subject matter and dark humor might be off-putting to some. --- ### 🏁 **Final Verdict** *At Folsom Prison* is more than an album—it’s a **historical document**, a **musical protest**, and a **humanitarian act**. It captures Johnny Cash at his most vital, using his voice to shine a light on society’s forgotten men. While not musically complex, its emotional depth and cultural significance make it **essential listening** for anyone interested in American music, justice, or storytelling.

Country/rockabilly music Not a huge fan of country music myself but the album’s recording itself is interesting. Was live recorded at Folsom prison in front of prisoners. Has a lot of gallows humor-esque lyrics Johnny Cash’s voice is… interesting

Gonna start calling people Dirty Old Egg-Suckin Dogs. Johnny Cash has got soul, dammit, and I love the sentiment behind this album.

This is a great album, I had a long drawn out review that disappeared after I had to take a pause from the album to go to a meeting at work. The production and recording is better quality than San Quentin, but I think I like the San Quentin set list a little bit more. Great music, great lyrics throughout. I love how he interacts with the crowd. 45 mins of fun music, even the ballads. I would absolutely recommend this album. 3.92 stars, same as San Quentin.

Another where the live-ness makes an actual impact

Don't got much to say on this one. It's hard to argue that it doesn't belong on this list.

Has anyone made a 'captive audience' joke yet? Maybe the crowd seem so into it because it's not like they had a hell of a lot else to do, but I also think Cash's charisma, humour and the great songs played a part too.

I visited a prison once (as an observer). I got a bit claustrophobic and fainted. I'm no Johnny Cash