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Notes: From
the excellent choice of cover tunes (R n R Star) to the heartfelt
vocals of Frederick (dedicated to "my clarinet teacher Fred
Sonic Smith") this is a keeper. Some of this material went
on to become prominent in the band's live shows and were to influence
many aspiring writers and poets. Not as revolutionary as some of
the other records Patti has put out, the more controlled vocals
and general tone of the band leaves it feeling a tad subdued. In
a good way of course. The Mapplethorpe photos capture the mysterious
nature of Ms. Smith. The dark eyes and hair contrasting with the
white doves and simple dress. A gypsy woman casting a hard stare,
an inquisitive child, a cautious young girl. They're all there,
in words, in pictures, in sound. Music from New York with a vein
of Detroit running through it. Poet, singer, musician. Rock Star.
It seemed like such important music, some of it still does.
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