Released: 07/08/15
Patti Smith’s Horses is a landmark debut that helped lay the groundwork for punk and new wave. Fusing raw, minimalist rock with poetic intensity, Smith channels the spirit of ‘60s garage bands and French Symbolists alike. Produced by John Cale, the album’s loose structures and spoken-word style blur the lines between music and poetry, with tracks like “Gloria” and “Land” redefining rock’s possibilities. Horses stands as a fearless, genre-defying statement from a true visionary.