Name: Radio Ethiopia
Brand: Patti Smith

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88985438481

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Black

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Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889854384814

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

07822188252

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2008-01-09

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.

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1976's Radio Ethiopia, the follow-up to Horses, turned out to be both more conventional in some ways and more challenging in others. A deciding factor was Jack 'aerosmith' Douglas replacement of John Cale as producer - the songs were more succinct (for the most part) this time around. The group continued to strive for the perfect balance between thought-provoking poetry and rough rock n' roll. The opening Ask the Angels was perhaps the Patti Smith Group's most straight-ahead rocker up to that point, while the exploratory reggae-tinged Ain't it Strange would be extended concert staple. The tempo is brought down a notch or two on the cool Poppies, Abyssinia, and Chiklets (the latter a bonus track on the '96 CD remaster), but soon returns to furious rock with Pumping (My Heart). Also included is the album's best track, the haunting and heartbroken Distant Fingers, while the 10-minute title cut features a repetitive heavy metal riff amongst a backdrop of sonic experimentation and a frantic recitation by Smith.

Radio Ethiopia

Music GB

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