Outside Society: Looking Back 1975-2007
by Patti Smith
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2011
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. 8-bit-waffle
    May 10, 2016
    6
    I thought the album was good and worth the buy for those who like this kind of music but for me it was just ok and worth a pass. I've seen better by Patti Smith and this album dosn't show improvment.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Q Magazine
    Sep 22, 2011
    80
    Poetess-godmother of punk compiles own Best Of. And she's still sustaining. [Oct 2011, p.137]
  2. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 9, 2011
    90
    Outside Society serves as an excellent primer for the young person looking to delve into the genius of Patti Smith for the first time as well as an essential addition to the record shelf of any seasoned fan well versed in the catalog of this high priestess of rock 'n' roll.
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  3. PopMatters
    Sep 9, 2011
    80
    All hail Patti Smith, the postmodern beat queen who looks back at what she's done and finds a pattern; where excess in all things is fine if succeeded by its opposite.
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