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1.1 Folsom Prison Blues1.2 Dark As the Dungeon1.3 I Still Miss Someone1.4 Cocaine Blues2.1 25 Minutes to Go2.2 Orange Blossom Special2.3 The Long Black3.1 Send a Picture of Mother3.2 The Wall3.3 Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog3.4 Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart3.5 Jackson4.1 Give My Love to Rose4.2 I Got Stripes4.3 Green, Green Grass of Home4.4 Greystone Chapel |
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| | Description: | In January 1968, Johnny Cash took the stage at Folsom Prison
for two shows amid a darkening sociopolitical atmosphere and
a raging war in Vietnam â?? as well as the knowledge his career
and health hung on by a thread. Notably, the singer shared many
of the long odds and abject failures of the inmates for which
he performed. The songs he chose, and the conviction with
which he delivered them, say as much. The point at which Cash
transformed from a country star into a legendary artist, and a bold
statement about the American prison state and its commitment
to rehabilitation, the triple-platinum At Folsom Prison remains
one the most important, potent, and fabled records of the 20th
century.
Mastered at MoFiâ??s reknowned mastering system at its California
studios, Mobile Fidelityâ??s numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP set
and hybrid SACD editions of At Folsom Prison veritably place you
in the cafeteria with the hootinâ?? and hollerinâ?? prisoners with which
Cash felt a mutual chemistry, sympathy, and spirit. Through-lines
to the no-frills rawness that helps make this landmark record
among the most genuine documents ever committed to tape,
these audiophile reissues present what transpired that winter day
with a fullness, directness, spaciousness, and dynamic absent
prior editions. You can hear it echo off the walls of the room;
pulse through the Tennessee Threeâ??s acoustic-based rhythms;
ring in the comedy of the off-cuff remarks and pair of novelty
tunes; sense it in palpable energy that wells up within Cash and
his audience. And you can experience it like never before via
Cashâ??s knockout singing. Not for nothing did the myth of Cash
having done hard time persist for decades once this record hit the
streets. Thatâ??s how real it is, and how dedicated Cash remains to
conveying every note with nothing but the truth. - 180GTHE 1968 ALBUM ON WHICH JOHNNY CASH BECAME A LEGEND: AT FOLSOM PRISON AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT AND POTENT STATEMENTS OF THE 20th CENTURYMastered on MoFi's Mastering System: Mobile Fidelity Numbered-Edition 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Plays with Arresting Immediacy, Spaciousness, and DirectnessJohnny Cash already knew his way around Folsom Prison when he and his band stepped inside the institution's forbidding walls on the morning of January 13, 1968 to record At Folsom Prison. He'd played there two years prior. But this time was different.Cash took the stage that day for two shows amid a darkening sociopolitical atmosphere and a raging war in Vietnam, as well as the knowledge his career and health hung on by a thread. The Arkansas native shared many of the long odds and abject failures of the inmates for which he performed. The songs he chose, and the conviction with which he delivered them, say as much. The point at which Cash transformed from a country star into a legendary artist, and a bold statement about the American prison state and it's commitment to rehabilitation, the triple-platinum At Folsom Prison remains one the most important, potent, and fabled records of the 20th century.Mastered on MoFi's renowned mastering system at it's California studio and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP set of At Folsom Prison veritably places you in the cafeteria with the hootin' and hollerin' prisoners with which Cash felt a mutual chemistry, sympathy, and spirit. A through-line to the no-frills rawness that helps make this landmark record among the most genuine documents ever committed to tape, this audiophile reissue presents what transpired that winter day with a fullness, directness, spaciousness, and dynamic absent prior editions.You can hear it echo off the walls of the room; pulse through the Tennessee Three's itchy, acoustic-based boom-chick rhythms; crackle in the announcements conveyed over the intercom; ring in the comedy of the off-cuff remarks and pair of novelty tunes; sense it in palpable energy that wells up within Cash and his audience. And you can experience it like never before via Cash's knockout singing. The bedrock foundation of all his music, the singer's baritone resonates with profound degrees of depth, pliability, and passion that underscore how much this appearance meant to him - and the extent he was living the narratives.Indeed, every song on At Folsom Prison serves a purpose and speaks to the conditions - mental, emotional, physical, geographical, legal, social - the inmates confronted on a daily basis. Beginning with the explicit messages of the opening 'Folsom Prison Blues, ' Cash makes it clear he understands and shares many of their plights. Not for nothing did the myth of Cash having done hard time persist for decades once this record hit the streets. That's how real it is, and how dedicated Cash remains to conveying every note with the same truth he invests in the impromptu comments he makes between and amid songs.Listen to the sorrow, regret, pity, and loneliness of Merle Travis' 'Dark as the Dungeon, ' Cash pulling syllables til they threaten to break and inhabiting the mood of bleak phrases such as 'pleasures are few' and 'the sun never shines.' Witness the isolation, dejection, and sadness punctuating the walking-blues 'I Still Miss Someone, ' matched in gravity by a solemn reading of 'The Long Black Veil' - a traditional dirge that involves murder, cheating, and deception. Cash cuts even deeper on a heartbreaking solo rendition of 'Send a Picture of Mother' and plainspoken version of Harlan Howard's 'The Wall, ' detailing a suicide disguised as jailbreak through cliched-jaw deliveries that softly curse the impossible situation.In chronicling temptations, mistakes, mortality, punishment, and life 'inside' - for better or worse, the stories of the disenfranchised, forgotten, written-off, and unrepentant - At Folsom Prison also has a blast playing the outlaw role. Cash captures wild-eyed craziness and out-of-control mayhem on a revved-up take of 'Cocaine Blues, ' taking extra satisfaction in it's dastardly tales by way of voice that shifts into character for the sheriff and judge. The gallows humor and racing drama of '25 Minutes to Go'; quicksilver accents and resigned acceptance of 'I Got Stripes'; train-whistle blare and twangy locomotion of 'Folsom Prison Blues' - all fight the law only to see the law win.Cash remains deeply committed at every moment, and inseparably connected with the tortured souls removed from the goings-on of the outside world. No wonder all but two songs here stem from the day's first performance that saw Cash, Luther Perkins, Marshall Grant, and company give everything. As does the Man in Black's soon-to-be-wife, June Carter. The couple's fiery duet on 'Jackson' scorches; their combination of surrender and fortitude 'Give My Love to Rose' puts us in the dying protagonist's shoes.And with the closing 'Greystone Chapel, ' famously penned by convict Glen Sherley, who watched it all happen under the watchful eye of guards, Cash separates the corporeal from the spiritual, relaying lessons about salvation and survival. Heady themes to which he'd return for the remainder of his illustrious career.Numbered 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LPNUMBERED SPECIAL EDITION1/4' / 15 IPS analog copy to DSD 256 to analog console to latheTrack ListSide One:1. Folsom Prison Blues2. Dark as the Dungeon3. I Still Miss Someone4. Cocaine BluesSide Two:1. 25 Minutes to Go2. Orange Blossom Special3. The Long Black VeilSide Three:1. Send a Picture of Mother2. The Wall3. Dirty Old Egg-Suckin' Dog4. Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart5. JacksonSide Four:1. Give My Love to Rose2. I Got Stripes3. Green, Green Grass of Home4. Greystone Chapel1/4" / 15 IPS analog copy to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe"At Folsom Prison" is a legendary live album by Johnny Cash, recorded on January 13, 1968, at the notorious Folsom State Prison in California. This LP captures the raw energy and authenticity of Cash?s performance before an audience of inmates, blending country, rockabilly, and folk influences into a powerful musical statement. The setlist includes iconic tracks like "Folsom Prison Blues," "Cocaine Blues," and "Jackson," showcasing Cash's deep empathy for society?s outcasts. Released to critical acclaim, this album revitalized Cash?s career and remains one of his most celebrated works. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is renowned for its audiophile-quality reissues; their meticulous mastering process ensures that every nuance of this historic recording is preserved with stunning clarity. Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter whose profound storytelling and distinctive baritone made him a towering figure in music history. With hits such as ?I Walk the Line? and multiple Grammy Awards to his name, he has been inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. | | | No. of tracks: |
16 |
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LMF2543 |
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