Patti Smith

Radio Ethiopia" is the second studio album by the Patti Smith Group, released in October 1976 through Arista Records. It is the follow-up to Smith's widely acclaimed debut album, "Horses". The album was produced by Jack Douglas in an effort to make it more commercially successful.

The title track of the album is a controversial one, with some critics praising it as boundary-pushing while others view it as self-indulgence. The album also includes the songs "Ain't It Strange" and "Distant Fingers", both of which had been staples of the group's concerts before the recording of "Horses".

The album's cover photograph is by Judy Linn, and the back of the album features a photo by Lynn Goldsmith. Upon its release, the album was negatively received by critics and Smith was criticized for laziness, self-indulgence and selling out. Critics noted that the production placed more emphasis on creating a heavy sound, which smothered Smith's vocals. Retrospective reviews have described the album as "schizophrenic" and lacking direction.