Koncert V Praze
Johnny Cash · 1983
45 min · 12 tracks · blues
An intimate live recording that blends Johnny Cash's storytelling with the warmth of an appreciative audience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ring Of Fire Start here — This track, with its distinctive mariachi horns and poignant lyrics, serves as a defining moment in Cash's career, showcasing his unique blend of country and pop influences.
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Folsom Prison Blues — A classic that encapsulates Cash's outlaw persona and storytelling prowess, this song resonates with themes of regret and confinement that are central to his artistry.
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I Walk The Line — The song highlights Cash's commitment to fidelity and morality through its steady rhythm and hypnotic melody, representing core elements of his musical identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live setting enhances Cash's narrative style, but the album's cohesion suffers from its varied pacing.
What we noticed
- Audience interaction is prominent, with applause and laughter woven into the performance, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- The setlist includes both upbeat songs and slower ballads, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy throughout the concert.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited live performance energy
- raw emotive storytelling moments
- dynamic concert experience flow
- nostalgic reflections on life
- engaging sing-along opportunities
Maybe skip if you
- seeking polished studio recordings
- prefer shorter standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Cash's enduring appeal during a revitalization phase.
- Themes
- Czech concert experience· outlaw persona· love's turmoil
- Career context
- By 1983, Johnny Cash was in a period of revitalization following his contract with Columbia Records, which included a notable resurgence in popularity. His prior album, 'The Wanderer,' released in 1982, had marked a return to the charts, paving the way for this live performance that encapsulated his enduring appeal. 'Koncert V Praze' captures Cash at a time when he was reasserting his legacy in country music and connecting with new generations of fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings
Tracklist
- 1 Ring Of Fire Start here 3:03
- 2 Folsom Prison Blues 3:01
- 3 I Still Miss Someone 3:01
- 4 Big River 2:58
- 5 Cowboy Medley 4:54
- 6 Sunday Morning Coming Down 4:01
- 7 I Walk The Line 2:24
- 8 Last Date 3:39
- 9 City Of New Orleans 3:52
- 10 Railroad Medley 10:16
- 11 Wabash Cannonball 2:41
- 12 Wabash Cannonball (Conclusion) 1:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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