A Secret Life (album)

A Secret Life is a 2006 collaborative album by Marianne Faithfull and Angelo Badalamenti. It features lyrics written by Faithfull and music composed and arranged by Badalamenti. The album is a song cycle exploring themes of love, loss, memory, and the passage of time, set against Badalamenti's signature cinematic and atmospheric soundscapes. The album departs from Faithfull's rock and blues infused work, instead embracing a more introspective and theatrical style. Several tracks are spoken-word pieces, further emphasizing the narrative and poetic nature of the work. A Secret Life received critical acclaim for its evocative lyrics, Badalamenti's haunting melodies, and Faithfull's distinctive vocal performance.