Outside Society
Patti Smith · 2011
79 min · 18 tracks · post-punk · art rock · proto-punk
A potent blend of rock anthems and poetic introspection that encapsulates Patti Smith's enduring spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow experience poetic introspection with energy anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Outside Society' is a compilation album marking Patti Smith's resurgence following her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2007. This collection showcases her influential tracks spanning from the 1970s to the early 2000s, presenting a retrospective glimpse into her evolution as an artist during a period of renewed interest in her work.
- If you like
- post-punk, art rock, proto-punk
Outside Society is an album by Patti Smith, released in 2011. A potent blend of rock anthems and poetic introspection that encapsulates Patti Smith's enduring spirit. The album reached No. 90 on the Billboard 200 chart and received critical acclaim for its curation of Smith's most impactful songs. It serves as a significant entry point for new listeners while reinforcing her legacy as a pioneering figure in rock music and poetry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Outside Society sound like?
A potent blend of rock anthems and poetic introspection that encapsulates Patti Smith's enduring spirit. Rooted in post-punk and art rock.
What makes Outside Society by Patti Smith notable?
The album reached No. 90 on the Billboard 200 chart and received critical acclaim for its curation of Smith's most impactful songs. It serves as a significant entry point for new listeners while reinforcing her legacy as a pioneering figure in rock music and poetry. Released in 2011, 'Outside Society' is a compilation album marking Patti Smith's resurgence following her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2007. This collection showcases her influential tracks spanning from the 1970s to the early 2000s, presenting a retrospective glimpse into her evolution as an artist during a period of renewed interest in her work.
Who is Outside Society for?
Outside Society works well if you're into dynamic ebb and flow experience, poetic introspection with energy and anthemic choruses for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Outside Society?
Outside Society has 18 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gloria 5:52
- 2 Free Money 3:50
- 3 Ain’t It Strange 6:35
- 4 Pissing in a River 4:50
- 5 Because the Night Standout 3:22
- 6 Rock ’n’ Roll Nigger 4:52
- 7 Dancing Barefoot Standout 4:16
- 8 Frederick 3:02
- 9 So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star 4:18
- 10 People Have the Power Standout 5:06
- 11 Up There Down There 4:48
- 12 Beneath the Southern Cross 4:34
- 13 Summer Cannibals 4:09
- 14 1959 3:58
- 15 Glitter in Their Eyes 3:03
- 16 Lo and Beholden (radio edit) 4:19
- 17 Smells Like Teen Spirit (radio edit) 5:49
- 18 Trampin’ (album version) 2:52
Release Date
August 23, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 43 sec
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