album · November 2, 2018
Negative Capability
BMG Rights Management France SARLSee this day
singer-songwriterfolk
A late-career statement from Marianne Faithfull, "Negative Capability" is a somber and reflective album featuring readings of poems and original songs.
- The album is named after a phrase coined by the poet John Keats, describing a state of mind in which one can endure uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Faithfull was diagnosed with cancer shortly after the album's recording, which she later announced had been successfully treated.
- The album features guest appearances from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, who also contributed to Faithfull's 2019 spoken-word album "She Walks in Beauty."
Marianne Faithfull is a British singer-songwriter and actress with a career spanning over six decades, known for her distinctive voice and her contributions to folk and rock music. By 2018, Faithfull had established herself as a resilient and critically acclaimed artist, continuing to release compelling work that defied expectations.
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