Trampin'
Patti Smith · 2004
63 min · 11 tracks · post-punk · art rock · proto-punk
A tapestry of poetic musings and raw rock energy woven into a spiritual journey across diverse soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spiritual journey through soundscapes
- gradual build to powerful finale
- reflective moments of poetic musings
- back-loaded pacing rewards patience
- immersive storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- spiritual journey· Gandhi's legacy· war and media influence
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Trampin'' is Patti Smith's first studio album in nearly a decade, following her previous work 'Gung Ho' from 2000. This period marked her return to music after a time focused on poetry and visual art, showcasing an evolved yet familiar sonic landscape as she embraced themes of spirituality and social consciousness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Velvet Underground· Joy Division
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Warm by Jeff Tweedy — Explores personal and spiritual themes with a raw, introspective sound and poetic lyricism.Goo by Sonic Youth — Combines art rock energy with experimental soundscapes, echoing themes of societal critique and personal reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jubilee 4:43
- 2 Mother Rose 4:56
- 3 Stride of the Mind 3:37
- 4 Cartwheels 6:01
- 5 Gandhi 9:21
- 6 Trespasses 5:00
- 7 My Blakean Year 5:16
- 8 Cash 4:20
- 9 Peaceable Kingdom 5:09
- 10 Radio Baghdad 12:17
- 11 Trampin’ 2:56
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