Marianne Faithfull - Kissin Time (2002)
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🎤 Marianne Faithfull – Kissin Time (2002)
Released in 2002, Kissin Time is Marianne Faithfull’s experimental and collaborative album, blending rock, electronica, and contemporary pop with her signature raspy vocals. The record features collaborations with artists like Beck, Blur’s Damon Albarn, and Billy Corgan, highlighting Faithfull’s ability to adapt to modern sounds while maintaining her distinctive, haunting style. The album explores themes of love, aging, fame, and personal reflection, positioning Faithfull as both a timeless and current voice in music.
🎶 Tracklist
- "Sex with Strangers" (feat. Beck)
- "Like Being Born" (feat. Damon Albarn)
- "Why’d Ya Do It?"
- "Kissin Time"
- "I Want More"
- "In the Factory"
- "Desperados"
- "Just Like a Woman" (cover)
- "City of Angels"
- "All the Young Dudes" (reprise)
🎤 Album Credits
- Marianne Faithfull – vocals, co-producer
- Beck – vocals, production, instruments (on select tracks)
- Damon Albarn – vocals, instruments (on select tracks)
- Billy Corgan – guitar, production (on select tracks)
- Producers: Hal Willner, Marianne Faithfull, Beck
- Recording Studios: Matrix Studios, London, UK; Los Angeles studios
📝 Fun Facts
- Kissin Time is highly collaborative, featuring contributions from a diverse roster of contemporary musicians.
- Faithfull blends her post-punk and cabaret vocal style with modern electronic and alternative rock production.
- The album’s title track and singles reflect playful commentary on fame, love, and societal observation.
📚 Trivia
- Critics noted the album’s eclectic style, praising Faithfull’s ability to remain relevant while integrating modern sounds with her classic voice.
- Tracks like “Sex with Strangers” and “Like Being Born” demonstrate how Faithfull’s raspy voice complements electronic and alternative arrangements.
- The album includes reinterpretations of earlier songs and covers, showing continuity with her previous work while experimenting with contemporary collaborators.
💡 Did You Know?
- Kissin Time bridges Marianne Faithfull’s past and present, highlighting her willingness to collaborate with younger, genre-crossing artists.
- The album showcases her ability to adapt without losing her characteristic emotional depth and distinctive rasp.
- Faithfull performed live with some collaborators to promote the album, blending her theatrical presence with modern pop-rock sensibilities.
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