Not Just Hanging On, Still Singing Young. Marianne Faithfull and Linda Thompson began their music careers in the 60's, but unlike many male counterparts, they're not mired in the past. By Anthony Decurtis. [New York Times: Arts]
Some of you might recall that I was totally psyched when I first learned about the new LT disc. I've been listening to it a lot since then. It's so lovely and bittersweet. One can't help thinking about Fairport Convention. I also think back to some of the quieter work that Van Morrison did with The Chieftains on "Irish Heartbeat." But don't get me wrong - "Fashionably Late" is a new album, with performances only possible from someone who has lived. Another highpoint for 2002 - and no shit, man, we need all we can get, eh? This one is a healer.
I have been a huge Marianne Faithful fan since her late seventies minfuck masterpiece, "Broken English." But I don't like her new one. The production is too techno for my taste. If you haven't heard her since the days when she was balling Mick, I urge you to give a listen to "Strange Weather."
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