Released album *Peace and Noise* on September 30, 1997.
On September 30, 1997, Patti Smith released *Peace and Noise*, an album filled with politically and spiritually charged themes. Continuing her productive resurgence of the late 1990s, the album resonated with listeners for its intense lyricism and collaborations with artists such as Michael Stipe of R.E.M., reinforcing Smith's status as a pivotal voice in music that addresses cultural and social issues.