Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull is an English singer, songwriter and actress who rose to prominence in the 1960s and reinvented her career with the 1979 album Broken English. Her voice, altered by years of hardship, became a defining expressive feature of her later work.

Associated with the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger in the 1960s; struggled with heroin addiction and attempted suicide; career revival with Broken English (1979); later albums discussed in reviews include Strange Weather, Negative Capability, A Secret Life and various live records. Critics note cabaret, blues and new-wave influences and frequent collaborations with contemporary alternative artists.

Reviews praise Marianne Faithfull's radical reinvention (Broken English) and the expressive, hoarse voice forged by hardship. Critics note cabaret, blues and new-wave elements across her work. Themes include addiction, resilience, and long-term artistic relevance.

For:Listeners interested in singer-songwriters with a dark, cabaret-tinged repertoire; fans of 60s/70s British music and post-punk/new-wave reinventions.