''Land (1975–2002)'' is a two disc
compilation album by
Patti Smith
Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946)
is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter and author who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album ''Horses''.
Called the "punk poet ...
, released on March 19, 2002, on
Arista Records. ''Land (1975–2002)'' contains a collection of recordings from her eight previous albums on the first disc, along with
B-sides
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and unreleased songs on the second disc. The album ranked number eight in ''
Mojo
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* MOJO HD, an American television network
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s "Best Box Sets & Compilations of 2002".
It is dedicated to the memory of
Richard Sohl
Richard Arthur Sohl (May 26, 1953June 3, 1990) was an American pianist, songwriter and arranger, best known for his work with the Patti Smith Group. He also played with Iggy Pop, Nina Hagen and Elliott Murphy. He died on June 3, 1990, of a hear ...
.
Track listing
"Tomorrow" on Disc Two is unlisted.
Personnel
*
Patti Smith
Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946)
is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter and author who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album ''Horses''.
Called the "punk poet ...
–
vocals
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,
guitar
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,
clarinet
*
Lenny Kaye – guitar
*
Richard Sohl
Richard Arthur Sohl (May 26, 1953June 3, 1990) was an American pianist, songwriter and arranger, best known for his work with the Patti Smith Group. He also played with Iggy Pop, Nina Hagen and Elliott Murphy. He died on June 3, 1990, of a hear ...
–
keyboards
*
Ivan Kral
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–
bass guitar
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*
Jay Dee Daugherty –
drums
*
Bruce Brody
Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946)
is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter and author who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album ''Horses''.
Called the "punk poet ...
– keyboards
*
Tony Shanahan
Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946)
is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter and author who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album '' Horses''.
Called the "punk poe ...
– bass guitar, keyboards
*
Oliver Ray – guitar
Charts
Release history
Notes
External links
*
''Land (1975–2002)''at
Sony BMG; now available o
archive.orgPattiSmithLand.com
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Patti Smith albums
2002 compilation albums
Arista Records compilation albums