Patti Smith :: Redondo Beach / Distant Fingers (Demos)

The second disc of Patti Smith’s 2002 compilation, Land (1975-2002), is comprised mostly of live recordings and a handful of outtakes. However, sitting side by side are two beautiful demos - both of which are a must-hear for Patti enthusiasts, or really anyone interested in her saga-oriented, meticulously crafted, art-rock.

First up is a demo of “Redondo Beach,” found on Smith's masterpiece 1975 debut, Horses. The demo differs most noticeably from the studio version in that the drums are . . .

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