Even more notable than their energy was their willingness to stretch out songs or throw in covers, reminding audiences that concerts could be spontaneous. At Folsom Prison was one of two albums Cash recorded in front of prison audiences in the '60s. The appeal of the record lays in how Cash plays to his audience, selecting songs about prison, crime, murder, regret, loss, God, and loneliness.
Cash delivers the songs with the conviction of someone who has lived through it.
Velvet Underground Live Vol. A must for Springsteen fanatics and neophytes alike. In fact, the record often sounds livelier and more energetic than its studio counterparts, and that alone makes it a necessary purchase for dedicated fans. What makes Riot remarkable is that it's hard not to get drawn in, as you're seduced by narcotic grooves, seductive vocals, leering pianos, and crawling guitars. As the themes surface, it's hard not to agree.