Patti Smith – Horses

Patti Smith’s Horses is a groundbreaking debut album that fused punk, poetry, and rock ‘n’ roll into a raw and revolutionary sound. Produced by John Cale, the album captures Smith’s free-spirited energy and poetic storytelling, influencing generations of artists. Its opening line, “Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine,” from Gloria, immediately sets the tone for a record that defies convention. Horses blends spoken word with garage rock, channeling rebellion, desire, and artistic freedom in a way that remains timeless.

Tracklist:

1. Gloria

2. Redondo Beach

3. Birdland

4. Free Money

5. Kimberly

6. Break It Up

7. Land (Horses / Land of a Thousand Dances / La Mer (De))

8. Elegie

9. My Generation (Bonus Track)