ITunes Originals – Patti Smith
Patti Smith · 2008
91 min · 27 tracks · post-punk · art rock · proto-punk
Intimate acoustic renditions blend with reflective storytelling, showcasing Patti Smith's raw vocal power and poetic depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling in waves
- reflective moments of acoustic depth
- poetic exploration of complex themes
- dynamic shifts between tracks
- cathartic release through raw vocals
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- acoustic storytelling· New York punk legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2008, this compilation captures Patti Smith's evolution as an artist and her enduring relevance in the music scene. At this point, she was well-established after a career resurgence in the early 2000s, following acclaimed albums like 'Trampin'' (2004) and 'Twelve' (2007). This album features live performances and acoustic interpretations of her classic songs, highlighting her artistic journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Velvet Underground· Joy Division
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Shares intimate storytelling and poetic lyrics with a raw, acoustic sound.Diamonds & Rust by Joan Baez — Blends folk traditions and reflective narratives, echoing Smith's emotional depth.Heathen by David Bowie — Explores themes of introspection and legacy with a rich sonic palette, resonating with Smith's artistry.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 iTunes originals 0:06
- 2 I Can't Remember Ever Recording It Acoustically 1:23
- 3 Pissing in a River (iTunes originals version) 4:41
- 4 It Was Our Most Popular Song 2:55
- 5 Because the Night 3:22
- 6 It Was Written in Memory of the Hopi Indians 1:29
- 7 Ghost Dance (iTunes originals version) 4:29
- 8 I Was Walking by the Sea Thinking of Him 1:11
- 9 Frederick 3:02
- 10 In the Face of Loss We Have to Be Strong 2:09
- 11 About a Boy 8:15
- 12 A Poem for Oliver Ray 1:43
- 13 Beneath the Southern Cross 4:34
- 14 I Wanted to Sing It the Way I Ride a Horse 1:31
- 15 Midnight Rider (iTunes originals version) 3:55
- 16 My Inspiration Was Mother Teresa 1:34
- 17 One Voice 4:04
- 18 I Always Look to William Blake When I'm Having a Difficult Year 1:49
- 19 My Blakean Year 5:14
- 20 This Song Came to Mind 2:17
- 21 Tara / Peaceable Kingdom (iTunes originals version) 6:33
- 22 We Became Instant Friends 2:15
- 23 Gloria: In Excelsis Deo (live) 6:50
- 24 It's a Very Alive Song 1:11
- 25 Soul Kitchen (iTunes originals version) 4:03
- 26 The Most Emotional Song on the Record 3:38
- 27 Smells Like Teen Spirit (iTunes originals version) 6:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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