Prison Bound
Encyclopedia
Prison Bound is the second studio album
by Social Distortion
, was released in 1988. This is the first album with bass guitarist John Maurer
and drummer Christopher Reece
. It expands upon the punk
sound of the band's highly regarded but commercially unsuccessful first album Mommy's Little Monster
(1983) by adding elements of Johnny Cash
style country and The Rolling Stones
style rock and roll.
Today, Prison Bound is looked upon as a turning point for Social Distortion, paving the way for the commercial success they achieved on their next album, Social Distortion
, which was released two years later.
After this album was released, Social Distortion left Restless
/ Enigma Records
in 1989 and moved to Epic Records
for their self-titled album
.
The first track, "It's the Law", was originally titled "Justice for All", which has the same lyrics. "Justice for All" later appeared on the 1995 compilation album Mainliner: Wreckage from the Past
. The fifth track, "Prison Bound", was only released as a single on KROQ-FM
. The album contains a cover version of "Backstreet Girl" originally recorded by the Rolling Stones. The album's title track contains a reference to Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line". The band went on to cover Cash's "Ring of Fire" on their next album.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
, was released in 1988. This is the first album with bass guitarist John Maurer
John Maurer
John Maurer was the long time bass guitar player for Social Distortion from 1984 to 2004. He was replaced by Rancid's Matt Freeman. He joined Social Distortion after the departure of Brent Liles....
and drummer Christopher Reece
Christopher Reece
Christopher Reece is an American musician. He was the drummer of The Lewd and Social Distortion ....
. It expands upon the punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
sound of the band's highly regarded but commercially unsuccessful first album Mommy's Little Monster
Mommy's Little Monster
Mommy's Little Monster is the first album by American punk rock band Social Distortion, released in 1983 .The album was critically acclaimed but was, however, not commercially successful...
(1983) by adding elements of Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
style country and The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
style rock and roll.
Today, Prison Bound is looked upon as a turning point for Social Distortion, paving the way for the commercial success they achieved on their next album, Social Distortion
Social Distortion (album)
Social Distortion is the eponymous third studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on March 27, 1990, through Epic Records. After touring in support of its previous full-length studio album, Prison Bound , Social Distortion signed with Epic in 1989 and began work on...
, which was released two years later.
After this album was released, Social Distortion left Restless
Restless Records
Restless Records was started in El Segundo, California in 1981 by Enigma Records and primarly released alternative, metal and punk records. Restless also licensed and released records from Bar/None Records, Metal Blade Records and Mute Records...
/ Enigma Records
Enigma Records
Enigma Records was a popular rock and alternative American record label in the 1980s. It was initially a division of Greenworld Distribution, an independent music importer/distributor, which it split-off from in 1985 to become its own company...
in 1989 and moved to Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
for their self-titled album
Social Distortion (album)
Social Distortion is the eponymous third studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on March 27, 1990, through Epic Records. After touring in support of its previous full-length studio album, Prison Bound , Social Distortion signed with Epic in 1989 and began work on...
.
The first track, "It's the Law", was originally titled "Justice for All", which has the same lyrics. "Justice for All" later appeared on the 1995 compilation album Mainliner: Wreckage from the Past
Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past
Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past is a collection of early recordings by Social Distortion. It was released on July 18, 1995, and contains songs which were recorded in 1981. It is a collection of singles and B-sides that had never appeared on any of the band's full-length albums...
. The fifth track, "Prison Bound", was only released as a single on KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM — branded 106.7 KROQ — is a commercial modern rock radio station licensed to Pasadena, California serving the Greater Los Angeles. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." It is the flagship station of Loveline hosted by Dr...
. The album contains a cover version of "Backstreet Girl" originally recorded by the Rolling Stones. The album's title track contains a reference to Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line". The band went on to cover Cash's "Ring of Fire" on their next album.
Side one
- "It's the Law" – 2:38
- "Indulgence" (Danell/Ness) – 4:34
- "Like an Outlaw (For You)" (Danell/Ness) – 5:21
- "Back Street GirlBack Street Girl"Back Street Girl" is a song by the British band The Rolling Stones written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It first appeared on the UK version of their 1967 album Between the Buttons but was not included on the US version...
" (JaggerMick JaggerSir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
/RichardsKeith RichardsKeith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created "rock's greatest single body of riffs", and placed him as the "10th greatest guitarist of all time." Fourteen songs written by Richards and songwriting...
) – 4:22 - "Prison Bound" – 5:24
Side two
- "No Pain No Gain" – 3:42
- "On My Nerves" (Danell/Ness) – 4:23
- "I Want What I Want" (Danell/Ness) – 3:02
- "Lawless" – 3:21
- "Lost Child" – 4:18
Personnel
- Mike NessMike NessMike Ness is an American guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. As of Dennis Danell's death in 2000, he is now the only original member of the band...
– lead vocal, lead guitar - Dennis DanellDennis DanellDennis Eric Danell was the founding guitarist for the Southern California punk rock band Social Distortion.Danell formed Social Distortion in 1979 with frontman Mike Ness while attending high school together...
– rhythm guitar - John MaurerJohn MaurerJohn Maurer was the long time bass guitar player for Social Distortion from 1984 to 2004. He was replaced by Rancid's Matt Freeman. He joined Social Distortion after the departure of Brent Liles....
– bass guitar, backing vocals - Christopher ReeceChristopher ReeceChristopher Reece is an American musician. He was the drummer of The Lewd and Social Distortion ....
– drums