Name: Wave
Brand: Patti Smith Group

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88985438491

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Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Standard Black Vinyl with Download.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

889854384913

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

Artist

Patti Smith Group

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

With the success of the hit 1978 album Easter and its single, Because the Night, most fans assumed that the Patti Smith Group would continue their successful streak for years to come. Before sessions began for the follow-up to Easter, Patti Smith met ex-MC5 guitarist Fred 'sonic' Smith - the pair quickly fell in love and eventually married. Soon after, Smith decided that she wanted to retire from the music biz altogether to start a family, but agreed to record one last album, 79's Wave. Produced by pop master Todd Rundgren, the album was more abstract than its predecessor, but another strong set of tunes were featured. the album-opening pop rocker, Frederick, is a tribute to Patti's new love, while a pair of songs would receive greater exposure when covered by other bands - Dancing Barefoot (later performed by U2) and the bonus track Fire of Unknown Origin (covered by Blue Oyster Cult). Also featured was an uptempo rendition of the Byrd's So You Want to be (a Rock n' Roll Star), Citizen Ship, and the title track. Although Patti Smith would later come out of retirement, Wave was the last album to include the complete, original Patti Smith Group.

Wave

Music GB