Friday, July 31 2009
memories, dreams and reflections by Marianne Faithfull
A refreshingly fun read as Faithfull veers from praising high art to prizing high heels, and occasionally, ponders just being high.
Wednesday, July 29 2009
Musical Genius & Its Discontents (ii): British-style
Part 2 of our video venture through lost musical geniuses discovers an unhappier tradition in The UK, where comebacks are not de rigeur! Exemplars include Joe Meek, Brian Jones, Syd Barrett, and Ian Curtis.
Wednesday, April 8 2009
A Haunted Aura: An Interview with Marianne Faithfull
"I consider myself an artist and suffering has nothing to do with it. Look, I know there are some terrible things happening in the world. That doesn‘t make the world a better place."
Wednesday, May 28 2008
Gang of Souls
This seems as if a “Kerouac School for Disembodied Poetics” alum gathered old professors in a room and asked them about things they’ve been asked a million times before.
Friday, February 29 2008
Carla Bruni: No Promises
What does it say about the industry when model Carla Bruni's CD has more artist involvement – and merit – than that of "real" pop stars?
Monday, January 31 2005
Marianne Faithfull: Before the Poison
Marianne Faithfull, in collaboration with kindred spirits PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, has created a bleak masterpiece on par with Johnny Cash's final albums.
