Released 50 years ago this October
Radio Ethiopia
Patti Smith Group · 1976
48 min · 9 tracks
Raw, poetic rock intermingles with experimental soundscapes, creating an evocative atmosphere of urgency and freedom.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pissing in a River — This track showcases Smith's powerful vocal delivery paired with introspective lyrics about longing and emotional turmoil, capturing the raw essence of the album.
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Ask the Angels — The energetic opening track sets a relentless pace for the album while blending anthemic choruses with vivid imagery that reflects Smith's literary influences.
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Radio Ethiopia — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this title track exemplifies the album's experimental spirit, merging spoken word elements with a chaotic yet hypnotic instrumental backdrop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- explorative lyrical narratives
- raw, urgent energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, Radio Ethiopia is Patti Smith Group's second album following the critically acclaimed Horses. At this point in her career, Smith was establishing herself as a vital voice in punk rock and had begun to explore more expansive sonic territories while solidifying her influence in the burgeoning New York music scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ask the Angels 3:08
- 2 Ain't It Strange 6:36
- 3 Poppies 7:06
- 4 Pissing in a River 4:52
- 5 Pumping (My Heart) 3:21
- 6 Distant Fingers 4:20
- 7 Radio Ethiopia 10:03
- 8 Abyssinia 2:15
- 9 Chiklets 6:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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