Patti Smith-Twelve (2007)

After nearly four decades in the business, in 2007 Patti Smith, the punk rock muse, feminist icon, and staunch human rights advocate, returned to delight us with a new album after several years of silence. This time, Smith boldly opted for a covers album, which, far from overshadowing the original versions, showcases the singer's remarkable flair in choosing an arsenal of iconic songs by artists such as Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Neil Young, Tears for Fears, The Allman Brothers, The Doors, and Nirvana. With the invaluable collaboration of guitarist Lenny Kaye, drummer Jay Dee Daugherty, and bassist Tony Shanahan, Smith brilliantly unfolds each song, imbuing it with her distinctive vocal style and indomitable spirit. Thus songs like "White Rabbit", "Soul Kitchen", "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Changing Of The Guards", "Midnight Rider" or "Everybody Wants to Rule The World", offer an excellent different and peculiar musical approach.