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180 grams audiophile vinyl 4 page insert
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CD Re-Mastered Incl.Prev.Unrel.Bonus Tracks
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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NY's "punk rock poet laureate" Patti Smith might have a fluctuating success rate with albums (the patchy "Wave" being an example), but this record is in her top three finest records of all time. The other two are called "Horses" and "Trampin" respectively.
Two soul-stirring rave-ups begin the album. The madly excited "Till Victory" and the ejaculatory "Space Monkey" are thrilling rock songs recorded in zany burps of creativity.
Stirring pieces such as "Because The Night" and the gorgeous camp-fire number "Ghost Dance" are spine-chilling and represent the pinnacle of Patti's ethereal, literate vox.
"Babelogue" and "Rock 'n' Roll Nigger" represent the controversial experimentalist Patti. An incoherent poetic rant and an incendiary anti-PC anthem are familiar delights in the Tower of Smith.
"Privilege (Set Me Free)" and "We Three" are evocative and moving pieces of music, the latter co-written by Tom Verlaine.
"25th Floor" and "High on Rebellion" is the sound of a group in a state of majestic swagger. A thunderous noise festival and a call to transform waste into beauty... this is art-rock deluxe courtesy of Princess Patti & Co.
"Easter" (title track) is beautiful. Enough said.
The bonus track "Godspeed" is appalling, but Patti fans will probably just be pleased to see it here on the remaster.
Newcomers... start with this album. "Horses" is more avant-garde and less user-friendly. Those who own "Horses" and nowt else, get this immediately.
Everyone else, stop trying to see if Patti has shaved under her arms. FYI... she has.
Two soul-stirring rave-ups begin the album. The madly excited "Till Victory" and the ejaculatory "Space Monkey" are thrilling rock songs recorded in zany burps of creativity.
Stirring pieces such as "Because The Night" and the gorgeous camp-fire number "Ghost Dance" are spine-chilling and represent the pinnacle of Patti's ethereal, literate vox.
"Babelogue" and "Rock 'n' Roll Nigger" represent the controversial experimentalist Patti. An incoherent poetic rant and an incendiary anti-PC anthem are familiar delights in the Tower of Smith.
"Privilege (Set Me Free)" and "We Three" are evocative and moving pieces of music, the latter co-written by Tom Verlaine.
"25th Floor" and "High on Rebellion" is the sound of a group in a state of majestic swagger. A thunderous noise festival and a call to transform waste into beauty... this is art-rock deluxe courtesy of Princess Patti & Co.
"Easter" (title track) is beautiful. Enough said.
The bonus track "Godspeed" is appalling, but Patti fans will probably just be pleased to see it here on the remaster.
Newcomers... start with this album. "Horses" is more avant-garde and less user-friendly. Those who own "Horses" and nowt else, get this immediately.
Everyone else, stop trying to see if Patti has shaved under her arms. FYI... she has.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Of her early work, Easter is Patti's most accessible album and owing to the inclusion of Springsteen's beautiful "Because the Night" it became her biggest seller - she had managed to adapt her poetic gifts to appeal to a mainstream rock audience. Strong melodies and arrangements abound: Till Victory is Patti at her rousing, anthemic best while Babelogue followed by Rock 'n Roll Nigger is a hypnotic stream-of-consciousness rant. Other great tracks include Space Monkey, Privilege and Ghost Dance. Easter found a good balance between her commercial aspirations and artistic vision, and is recommended as a starting point for those who want to investigate the punk poetess.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Roberts
Format:Audio CD
It truly is remarkable the extent to which Patti Smith set out the template for women in music, influencing everyone from P.J.Harvey to K.T.Tunstall and a few hundred others in between. But Smith hasn't just achieved that - she actually trounces most of her male contemporaries too, in terms of lyrics, charisma, vocal performance and general all-round presence.
Prior to this, Smith had actually had three books of poetry published, making her a multi-talented, multi-tasking woman, an artist, a creator. It almost seems insulting to think of women as mere child-bearers and wives when confronted with the wonder that is Patti Smith. Her legendary status in the music business is rivalled only by the likes of Nico and a few others. Her confident, trademark hollering in 'Till Victory' is captivating, the aural poetry of 'Space Monkey' is amazing, and the awesome power of 'Because The Night' is career-defining. Smith's ability in using words and language is top-notch and her voice is a force of nature.
The likes of 'Ghost Dance' is moody and atmospheric, artistic and subtle, whilst the one minute and thirty seconds of 'Babelogue' is a pure adrenalin rush, as Smith recites her poetry with astonishing character and gusto. 'Rock N' Roll Nigger', meanwhile, is one of the finest songs to come out of the American punk scene, fast-paced, energetic and vital. Even slower numbers like 'We Three' are magnetic, showing a wide range of emotional depth, whilst 'Easter' itself carries on in this same vein, Smith's voice affecting, the music subtly beautiful.
This is a potentially life-changing album from one of the most influential songwriters in the history of music. From her artistic stance on lyrics to her general appearance, Smith's influence is far-reaching. When K.D. Lang has the freedom to wear a shirt and tie combo, or Beth Ditto has the freedom to show unshaven armpits, or any woman in music displays a vivacious and boisterous onstage demeanour, they all have one woman to thank: Patti Smith. All hail the genius.
Prior to this, Smith had actually had three books of poetry published, making her a multi-talented, multi-tasking woman, an artist, a creator. It almost seems insulting to think of women as mere child-bearers and wives when confronted with the wonder that is Patti Smith. Her legendary status in the music business is rivalled only by the likes of Nico and a few others. Her confident, trademark hollering in 'Till Victory' is captivating, the aural poetry of 'Space Monkey' is amazing, and the awesome power of 'Because The Night' is career-defining. Smith's ability in using words and language is top-notch and her voice is a force of nature.
The likes of 'Ghost Dance' is moody and atmospheric, artistic and subtle, whilst the one minute and thirty seconds of 'Babelogue' is a pure adrenalin rush, as Smith recites her poetry with astonishing character and gusto. 'Rock N' Roll Nigger', meanwhile, is one of the finest songs to come out of the American punk scene, fast-paced, energetic and vital. Even slower numbers like 'We Three' are magnetic, showing a wide range of emotional depth, whilst 'Easter' itself carries on in this same vein, Smith's voice affecting, the music subtly beautiful.
This is a potentially life-changing album from one of the most influential songwriters in the history of music. From her artistic stance on lyrics to her general appearance, Smith's influence is far-reaching. When K.D. Lang has the freedom to wear a shirt and tie combo, or Beth Ditto has the freedom to show unshaven armpits, or any woman in music displays a vivacious and boisterous onstage demeanour, they all have one woman to thank: Patti Smith. All hail the genius.
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UNEXPECTEDLY GOOD
I purchased the album for the one track I recognised and was pleasantly surprised by many others on the album. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Peter Nicholls
5.0 out of 5 stars
patti
my first album of the great patti smith bought for my car as only have her on vinyl. raw and unique she is a legend
Published 3 months ago by cathy graham
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In the beginning
Although this was not Patti Smiths first album it is the first one I purchased back in the days of vinyl, and I became a fan of the queen of grunge/punk and all these year on it... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Leni
5.0 out of 5 stars
Forgotten how good this is!
Had forgotten how good this album was as have on vinyl but don't play it due to lack of deck! Anyway Patti at her finest and such a good album - no naff song on it.
Published 19 months ago by L. Mumford
5.0 out of 5 stars
CAN`T THINK OF A BETTER ALBUM
This album is as near to perfection without sounding perfect as you come in my opinion! Patti and her band plays fantastic. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ronny Søgård
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting mixture
Bought this due to "because the night", the rest of the album is an unusual mix of pre-punk, 70s rock and songs with a native american beat. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by A. J. Weir
1.0 out of 5 stars
Because the Night - Awesome... the rest...different!!!
I own an original vinyl copy of this. At the time of purchase I'd heard "Because the Night" and thought it was fantastic. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2008 by Mr. J. S. Field
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatness on stilts.
A writer and singer of rare excellence with a band that utterly rocks result in a must-have album.
Published on 10 April 2008 by Dogtooth
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the albums of the year in 1978�(corrected version)
In the spring of 1978 Patti Smith released what would be her only top 5 single in the U. K., "Because the Night" which was co-written by Bruce Springsteen who wrote the music and... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2005 by Milt Ingarfield
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One of the albums of the year in 1978…
In the spring of 1978 “Patti Smith” released what would be her only top 5 single in the U. K. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2004 by Milt Ingarfield
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