Horses cover

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.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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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