Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash had been breaking new ground for a decade when At Folsom Prison suddenly made the world at large take notice. The interaction of a volatile prison population starved for entertainment and a desperately on-form Johnny Cash was electrifying. His somber machismo finally found a home. The songs, which included every prison song Cash knew ("I Got Stripes," "The Wall," "25 Minutes to Go," "Cocaine Blues," plus his own "Folsom Prison Blues") were tailored to galvanize the crowd. This set is all about atmosphere. Live at the Grand Ole Opry this ain't. The 1999 version drops the San Quentin portion of the original CD reissue, instead adding three cuts to complete the full and uncensored Folsom show. --Colin Escott Amazon.com essential recording

JCFolsom

It's fantastic. I orginially had this recording years ago on a 33rpm record, and like a fool got rid of it. I got it as a replacement on a CD format and its the way I always remembered it. June 18, 2008

Cash at his peak

Cash is basically the only country artist that I like. The very fact that he sings about life and its hardships is very appealing to me. Running on the notion that his material is about the struggles of existence, it is only fitting that he would record an album within the walls of a tough state penitentiary.

Songs about life in prison (Folsom Prison Blues, I Got Stripes), the difficulties of life (Busted), and being free (Orange Blossom Special), are strong examples of how Cash expresses himself musically and how he can relate to the audience. In one sense, since the material on this album relates to the prisoners, it can be considered a concept album. A must have for everyone's musical library. June 12, 2008

THE best

I have to say, I have come to realize this is one of my favorite albums of TIME tied with Houston Marchman's - Naked The Best of Houston Marchman. Both are soooo good and I can listen to their voices over and over again and never get tired. Houston Marchman is special in that his music is filled with soul, passion, and solid lyrics. He truley has THE best singing vioce I have ever heard in my entire life. You should check out the cd if you enjoy j CASH. Both have the best songs EVER! May 29, 2008

Lyp Sync-er

I haven't heard anything like this since Ashlee Simpson was on Saturday Night Live. Indeed, I suspect this guy lyp synced at concerts. In fact, someone else sang for him in the studio and he pretended to sing on stage. His music is not true to the great rock and roll tradition handed down to us from Chuck Berry and his contemporaries. Anyone who already has this should throw it on the floor and stomp on it. May 18, 2008

Real Music!

My favorite is not at all country, but this is some of my favorite music. The spirit of a live Johhny Cash show in Folsom Prison is deffinetely felt through the music. If you want real country music, buy. March 8, 2008

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