Name: Banga
Brand: Patti Smith

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88697222172

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-06-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5099750213124

Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Patti Smith

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Patti Smith is an American rock musician, born on December 30, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 as a performer. Patti is known for her influential contributions to the music industry.
She is the sister of a renowned artist and was married to another notable figure from 1980 until his death in 1994. Patti is also a mother to two talented individuals who have made their mark in their respective fields.
In addition to her musical career, Patti previously worked in a toy factory before dedicating herself fully to her passion for music. Her diverse experiences have shaped her unique perspective and artistic style.

'banga' is patti smith's first collection of original material since 2004's critically-acclaimed trampin'. the album was recorded at electric lady studios in new york city and produced by patti smith and her band: tony shanahan, jay dee daugherty and her long-time collaborator lenny kaye. featured guests include tom verlaine, jack petruzzelli, smith's son jackson and daughter jesse paris. inspired by smith's unique dreams and observations, 'banga's poetic lyrics are a reflection of our complex world a world that is rife with chaos and beauty. praised for her storytelling abilities, smith has crafted an album that captures a wide range of human experience. there is an exploratory spirit in the songs that make up 'banga', including a melodic overture imagining the voyage of amerigo vespucci to the new world in 1497 ('amerigo'), a rock song for the people of japan in the wake of last years earthquake ('fuji-san'), a classic ballad in memory of amy winehouse ('this is the girl'), an improvised meditation on art and nature ('constantine's dream') as well as a birthday song written for her friend johnny depp ('nine').

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Music GB