Horses
Patti Smith · 1975
46 min · 9 tracks · post-punk · art rock · proto-punk
A raw and poetic fusion of rock, punk, and avant-garde that challenges conventional forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- poetic exploration of themes
- evocative storytelling through sound
- dynamic shifts in energy
- immersive journey through tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- New York punk scene· poetic rebellion· avant-garde rock
- Career context
- Released on November 10, 1975, 'Horses' was Patti Smith's debut album, marking a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned from spoken word performances to recording. At this time, she was establishing herself as a significant voice in the burgeoning punk scene, blending literary influences with rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Velvet Underground· Joy Division
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Diamond Dogs by David Bowie — Combines theatricality with a punk ethos, exploring dystopian themes and artistic rebellion.Juju by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Emphasizes an avant-garde approach to punk with a dark, atmospheric sound and poetic lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gloria 5:56
- 2 Redondo Beach 3:26
- 3 Birdland 9:15
- 4 Free Money 3:52
- 5 Kimberly 4:27
- 6 Break It Up 4:04
- 7 Land: Horses / Land of a Thousand Dances / La Mer (De) 9:25
- 8 Elegie 2:56
- 9 My Generation 3:17
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