Twelve
Patti Smith · 2007
56 min · 12 tracks · post-punk · art rock · proto-punk
A hauntingly reverent collection of rock classics reinterpreted through Smith's poetic lens and raw vocal intensity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poetic reinterpretations of classics
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- raw vocal intensity throughout
- reflective moments for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
- want immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- youth disillusionment· chaos and shelter
- Career context
- By the time 'Twelve' was released in 2007, Patti Smith had experienced a significant artistic resurgence following her 2000 album 'Gung Ho'. This album marked her first full-length release of covers, showcasing her unique interpretations while continuing to solidify her status as a vital voice in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· The Velvet Underground· Joy Division
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Grace by Jeff Buckley — Shares an intense emotional delivery and poetic reinterpretation of rock's themes.OK Computer by Radiohead — Explores youth disillusionment with haunting soundscapes and lyrical depth akin to Smith's approach.Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Combines raw vocal intensity with dark storytelling, paralleling Smith's reverent and chaotic interpretations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Are You Experienced? 4:46
- 2 Everybody Wants to Rule the World 4:07
- 3 Helpless 4:02
- 4 Gimme Shelter 5:00
- 5 Within You Without You 4:51
- 6 White Rabbit 3:54
- 7 Changing of the Guards 5:47
- 8 The Boy in the Bubble 4:30
- 9 Soul Kitchen 3:45
- 10 Smells Like Teen Spirit 6:31
- 11 Midnight Rider 4:02
- 12 Pastime Paradise 5:26
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