"Varieté" is a 2010 collection of French pop standards, re-recorded by Marc Almond. The album features Almond interpreting songs by artists such as Charles Aznavour and Jacques Brel.
- The album was recorded in London and Paris, with production by Michael Zanghellini. It was released on Legacy Music in 2010. The album features covers of French chanson classics.
- "Varieté" reached number 45 on the UK Albums Chart. It was Almond's first album to chart in the UK in over a decade. The album was critically acclaimed for Almond's interpretations of the French standards.
- The album features guest appearances from American singer-songwriter Jace Everett and French singer Françoise Hardy. It was the first time Almond had recorded an entire album in French. The album was praised for its sophisticated arrangements and Almond's emotive delivery.
Marc Almond is a British singer-songwriter, best known for his torch song interpretations and synth-pop. He emerged in the early 1980s as the frontman for the synth-pop duo Soft Cell.
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