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THE REVIEW
Can a voice be at the same time irreverent, irreverent, biting, melancholic, and persuasive? Listen to Horses and the answer will be obvious.
The voice in question is that of Patti Smith, the poetess of rock, and the album in question is a gem of world rock, in my opinion, Smith's best work, who had already made a mark with the single "Hey Joe-Piss factory." Horses is Patti Smith's debut album, accompanied by her faithful musicians, Sohl on piano, Kaye on guitar, Kral on bass, and Daugherty on drums, noting the presence of Allen Lanier (BLV OSTER CVLT) in "Elegie." It starts with the blues of "Gloria," continues with the reggae of "Redondo Beach" up to the rock'n'roll of "Free Money," the genres mix harmoniously held together by Smith's voice that leads the way. The best moment of the album is undoubtedly "Land" divided into three parts "Horses," "Land of a Thousand Dances," "La mer(de)," closing with a splendid version of "My Generation."
Even today with her poetics, her voice, her charisma, and her innate sensuality, Ms. Smith devours for breakfast and lines up all the pseudo-award-winning singers who sell millions of records worldwide (sigh!).
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Patti Smith's debut album 'Horses' showcases her irreverent, biting, melancholic, and persuasive voice. The album artistically blends blues, reggae, and rock, featuring standout tracks like 'Gloria' and the three-part suite 'Land.' Smith's poetic charisma makes the album a rock masterpiece with timeless appeal. Her innate sensuality and strong presence continue to overshadow many mainstream artists.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Patti Smith
Patti Smith is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and writer, widely associated with punk and new wave and celebrated for merging rock performance with literary, spoken-word intensity.12 Reviews
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By RingoStarfish
"Horses prepares the field for the grandchildren’s supremacy, ferrying rock out of the swamp in which it was sinking."
"Patti Smith’s greatness lies in having operated within tradition but according to her own very personal schemes."
