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Prison Bound is the second studio album by Social Distortion, released in 1988.[7][8] It was the first album with bass guitarist John Maurer and drummer Christopher Reece.[7][9] 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.[4]

Prison Bound
Studio album by Social Distortion
Released	January 18, 1988
Recorded	1987 at Casbah Recording Studio in Fullerton, California
Genre	Punk rock[1] cowpunk[2]
Length	41:05
Label	Restless[3]
Producer	Social Distortion Chaz Ramirez
Social Distortion chronology
Mommy's Little Monster (1983) Prison Bound (1988) Social Distortion (1990)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[4]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide	[5]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[6]

Social Distortion left then-independent Restless / Enigma Records in 1989 and moved to Epic Records for their major label 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 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".

Critical reception

Trouser Press 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."[3] Nick Robinson, reviewer of British music newspaper Music Week, 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".[10]

Track listing

Personnel

• Mike Ness – lead vocal, lead guitar
• Dennis Danell – rhythm guitar
• John Maurer – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Christopher Reece – drums

References

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