Released 16 years ago this June
Varieté
Marc Almond · 2010
89 min · 23 tracks · new wave · dark cabaret
A theatrical blend of dark cabaret and pop, with introspective lyrics wrapped in lush production.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling through music
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- introspective moments of reflection
- for late-night solitude
- emotional exploration of love
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Varieté' was released in 2010, Marc Almond had already established himself as a prominent figure in the music scene, known for his work with Soft Cell and his solo career. This album marks his return after a five-year hiatus since 'Stardom Road' (2005), showcasing his ongoing evolution as an artist while maintaining his signature dramatic flair.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· David Bowie· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 (intro) 0:42
- 2 Bread & Circus 3:47
- 3 Nijinsky Heart 3:59
- 4 The Exhibitionist 4:44
- 5 Trials of Eyeliner 5:44
- 6 Lavender 5:25
- 7 Soho So Long 3:36
- 8 Unloveable 2:47
- 9 Sandboy 4:40
- 10 It's All Going On 4:32
- 11 Variety 3:30
- 12 Cabaret Clown 3:08
- 13 My Madness and I 4:34
- 14 But Not Today 4:28
- 15 Swan Song 3:40
- 16 Sin Song 7:03
Disc 2
- 1 My Evil Twin 3:13
- 2 A Lonely Love 3:35
- 3 Cat Dancer 2:23
- 4 Criminal Lover 3:17
- 5 I Am No One 2:35
- 6 Smoke 3:11
- 7 Kiss the Ghost (Goodbye) 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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