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The best Aug 15, 2009
I am a huge fan of Patti Smith. This album is the best; at least until I hear 'Easter' and then the discussion starts over. 'Gloria' projects the attitude that is Patti Smith. 'Free Money' is a song that always sounds good. Patti is a poet that wrote some of the best music history ever.
Still awesome after all these years Jul 10, 2007
Patti is an inspiration and my goddess. Still going strong at 60 years old, the live album alone is reason to buy this. Patti conjures such amazing, shamanic energy in her performance of the songs. I find myself listening to this album much, much more often than to the 1975 studio version. Her voice is stronger, the band is tighter, and she's older and wiser - but still just as intense, and still an important artist. HIGHLY recommended!
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"my sins are my own" May 22, 2007
After an evening with friends playing Patti and many other 70's and 60's luminaries this album got a lot of votes. As we all treat Christianity as a stupidly unfunny joke the opening lyric "...Jesus died for somebody's sins but not mine" followed by a lesbian eulogy to the joys of womankind seemed to work. Our general consensus was not only that this stands as one of the best 'dirty-boogie' records ever recorded, and one of the most influential in the world of rock, but also that it is exists as a near perfect smack in the face for religious crap in the defence of personal freedom.
So...
Altogether now...
G L O R I A
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What Hasn't Been Said About This One? Apr 19, 2007
Definitely one of the best albums in the history of recorded music, made even BETTER than the original! What more can be said? What more can you ask for?
Highly recommended. Unfortunately, Patti will never better this one no matter how long she keeps recording.
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Dylan's dog, he's got wings, he can fly! May 16, 2006
I've already reviewed the earlier version of Horses so no cheap recap. I was at BAM in NYC November 2005 to celebrate the 30th year. Was struck by the generational cross section & diversity -parents with teen children (maybe 'Boomers with grandkids, certainly Gen X & offspring,) twentysomethings, lesbians who cherish the message in "Gloria," curiosity seekers, the tragically hip who missed it on the first (or several)go-rounds. That we're even writing about an album thirty years old speaks to its importance. Can I quibble about the new version of "Land"? Sure. Do I care? No. When I first heard some of these songs 30+ years ago they had completely different lyrics entirely (like "Birdland" - which started with Patti's poem "bar stools were made for women like this...") Patti was, and is, not one to take the safe road. Other than having to put on reading glasses to read her poetry (I sympathize - sucks doesn't it?) she is still a most vital force. If you don't own "Horses," what are you waiting for? If you do, buy this version for the 2005 version live. Long may she Wave.
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