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Patti Smith – Horses – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Horses is the debut studio album by American rock musician Patti Smith, released on December 13, 1975. The album is often considered a landmark in the punk rock and art rock genres, featuring a mix of poetry, rock, and avant-garde influences.
Patti Smith collaborated with a group of musicians for the album, including Lenny Kaye (guitar), Ivan Kral (bass, guitar), Jay Dee Daugherty (drums), and Richard Sohl (piano).
The album includes iconic tracks such as ‘Gloria,’ ‘Redondo Beach,’ and the title track ‘Horses,’ which is known for its unconventional structure and Smith’s distinctive spoken-word delivery. Horses is often cited as one of the most influential albums in the punk rock movement and has had a lasting impact on alternative and rock music.
The album cover features a photograph of Patti Smith taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, her longtime friend and collaborator. The image has become iconic in the history of rock album covers.
Horses received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and is often praised for its poetic lyrics, Smith’s charismatic delivery, and the fusion of rock and poetry. Patti Smith’s Horses is considered a classic and has been included in numerous ‘greatest albums of all time’ lists. It remains a powerful and influential work that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Patti Smith’s Horses is not only a groundbreaking debut but also a timeless piece of art that continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians and fans alike.
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Track Listing
In Excelsis Deo
Gloria (Version)
Redondo Beach
Birdland
Free Money
Kimberly
Break It Up
Land
Horses
Land Of A Thousand Dances
La Mer(de)
Elegie
