''Prison Bound'' is the second studio album by

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, released in 1988. It was the first album with bass guitarist John Maurer and drummer Christopher Reece. It expands the punk rock sound of the band's first album, '' Mommy's Little Monster'' (1983), by adding influences from country music and blues rock. Social Distortion left then-

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in 1989 and moved to Epic Records for their

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debut self-titled album. The first track, "It's the Law", is a remake of "Justice for All", which appeared on the 1981 compilation album ''The Future Looks Bright'' (and later on the 1995 compilation album '' Mainliner: Wreckage from the Past''). The fifth track, "Prison Bound", was only released as a single on

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. 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 "

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Critical reception

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'' wrote that "although ''Prison Bound'' lacks the all-out dynamics of ''Monster'' ... it’s still a maturely paced, knowing follow-up, and not just for punks." Nick Robinson, reviewer of British music newspaper ''

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'', noted band's adulting in comparison with early recordings. He found there "upright bursts of aggression, frustration and depression tell a vivid tale of growing up and blues and country influences add depth to this blunt, honest and thrilling account".

Track listing

Personnel

Mike Ness Michael Daniel Ness (born April 3, 1962) is an American musician who is the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. Early life Ness was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April ...

– lead vocal, lead guitar *

Dennis Danell Dennis Eric Danell (June 24, 1961 – February 29, 2000) was an American musician, guitarist and co-founding member of the Southern California punk rock band Social Distortion. Biography Danell joined Social Distortion in 1979 while he and ...

– rhythm guitar * John Maurer – bass guitar, backing vocals * Christopher Reece – drums

References

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