Land
Patti Smith · 2002
144 min · 30 tracks · post-punk · art rock · proto-punk
A haunting blend of spoken word and rock, echoing with Patti's fervent poetic spirit and punk ethos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic ebb and flow pacing
- haunting spoken word moments
- cathartic live performance energy
- introspective poetic explorations
- engaged listening for deep reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, straightforward tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- social change anthems· punk rock roots· female empowerment· artistic resurgence
- Career context
- By the time 'Land' was released in 2002, Patti Smith was experiencing a resurgence after her 1996 album 'Gung Ho'. This collection features live recordings and demos spanning her career, showcasing both her enduring influence and commitment to artistic expression. The album reflects a period of reconnecting with her roots while continuing to evolve as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Velvet Underground· Joy Division
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Juju by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a similar blend of poetic lyricism and post-punk aesthetics with an emphasis on artistic expression.Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Explores dark themes through storytelling and spoken word, paralleling Smith's fervent poetic spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dancing Barefoot 4:16
- 2 Babelogue 1:29
- 3 Rock n Roll Nigger 3:23
- 4 Gloria 5:52
- 5 Pissing in a River 4:51
- 6 Free Money 3:48
- 7 People Have the Power 5:09
- 8 Because the Night 3:23
- 9 Frederick 3:03
- 10 Summer Cannibals 4:09
- 11 Ghost Dance 4:41
- 12 Ain’t It Strange 6:36
- 13 1959 4:00
- 14 Beneath the Southern Cross 4:36
- 15 Glitter in Their Eyes 3:04
- 16 Paths That Cross 4:20
- 17 When Doves Cry 4:59
Disc 2
- 1 Piss Factory 5:02
- 2 Redondo Beach (demo) 3:44
- 3 Distant Fingers (demo) 4:56
- 4 25th Floor (live) 5:43
- 5 Come Back Little Sheba 2:36
- 6 Wander I Go 4:56
- 7 Dead City (live) 4:34
- 8 Spell (live) 6:40
- 9 Wing (live) 5:05
- 10 Boy Cried Wolf (live) 5:48
- 11 Birdland (live) 9:42
- 12 Higher Learning 7:21
- 13 Notes to the Future (live) 6:05
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