Trampin' cover

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.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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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