George Michael - Faith
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Free Music Review: Excellent debut; artistic in its musical vision!
Hit: 5 Stars
George Michael's Faith album is still a wonderful debut for him! What I liked about this album is its diversity; no two songs sound the same. Songs like the country driven Faith, the torch ballad Kissing a Fool, the funk of I Want Your Sex, Hard Day, and Monkey, the smooth R&B soul of One More Try, and the smooth pop of Father Figure. But another favorite that I love to play a lot, which was a B-side on one of the Faith singles is Look at Your Hands. I love that song, one of the best 80s songs that should have been a single from the album. It's very thought provoking. And One More Try even kept Johnny Hates Jazz' Shattered Dreams (another favorite) from No. 1 in June 1988. Kept it stuck at No. 2, so George was very dominant through all of '88. That George played all the music and instruments on the album is remarkable. This is a lot different from what he did in Wham! His partner Andrew Ridgeley's debut album flopped, but while it's sitting in $5.99 bargain bins, George's Faith has continued to sell in the millions over the years! I'm sure it's sold between 10 to 15 million since late 1987 when it came out. His later albums are all solid, but they're no contest to this very artisic debut. I was so happy that it won a Grammy for best album (don't remember which category he won it)! A dynamic and excellent album from one of the best male singers of our present time.Free Music Review: The Essential '80s Album?
Hit: 5 Stars
Eh... it would've been hadn't it been for albums from Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and Prince, but in 1987, Yorgos Panyiatou, a/k/a George Michael graduated from team member of the hit '80s pop group, Wham, to become one of the most serious musicians of the late-'80s and early-'90s. Even if his career can now be divided in musical talent and controversy surrounding the fame that has consumed his life for 20 years, back in '87, no album was as good as this. Even Michael's "Bad" album, which was released the same year, couldn't really top the magic of this album. From start to end, you feel like you're going inside a book reading a story for 50-some minutes. I can't really go into song into song analysis but I will say that ALL of the songs are great and proves how diverse duke was and still is, going from pop to rockabilly to blues to jazz to soul and finally to funk. If you want to buy one of the most essential albums of not only the '80s but of all time, buy this album! George didn't have to release another album as long as he lived, he did his thing right with this album. No wonder it was as successful as it was. Props to one of the baddest blue-eyed soul singers of all time in George!Free Music Review: Faith is deciding, daring.....Doing the Job!
Hit: 5 Stars
George Michael sure made it 'Big' with the release of 'Faith' with the cool numbers 'I gotta have faith, faith and the controversial banned number in Uk 'I want your Sex' - No way, George never perturbed and made his way to Top of the Charts. I want your Sex are both the numbers that are are so exciting that makes you swirl and blow your mind with his oh so husky voice! Having sold more than 7 million copies and about 6 numbers on top ten, George's Father Figure stands out pretty cool listening and a soulful ballad. One More Try, Kissing a Fool and Monkey are three numbers which I love to listen.George had a meaning in the song 'Monkey' as he related it to drugs and had a message to get rid of it. George is good at writing his own lyrics and Faith is Just a Pick if you want to fall in love with George Michael! And one Gonna have Faith as we wait for something more....with Freeek, the new funky latest release of George but heyy somehow, I sure didnt like the video - Guess what? Faith, Father Figure and I want your sex videos were cool than this one! Its all 'Keep the Faith' and tempt to listen George Michael who proved it with Freeek...Faith is deciding, daring and doing the Job just right there....Free Music Review: Keeping The FAITH
Hit: 5 Stars
"FAITH" was George Michael's first album after WHAM! and one of his finest. From its reverential opening notes of the title cut,"Faith", "Father Figure" (among his most remembered) precedes his (then scandalous) "I Want Your Sex, Parts 1 & 2". This jazzy, funky tune is a true '80's gem that has weathered the test of time. Even today it crops up in clubs nationwide. "One More Try" mellows the mood of the album with it's ballard-like melody. George's vocal range is well explored in this piece (a personal favorite). "Hard Day" cranks the rhythm back up and proves to be the perfect prelude to "Hand To Mouth" (another personal favorite) a great "slice of life" song about personal struggles. "Look At Your Hands" and "Monkey" keep the tempo strong. The delightful "Kissing A Fool" (my favorite cut) is a mellow tune that brings to mind smokey, low lit jazz and blues clubs. It is also the perfect vehicle for George who's vocals here are smooth and almost seductive. "Hard Day" (Shep Pettibone Remix) and "Last Request (I Want Your Sex, Part 3) round out the album nicely. Altogether, this album is a work of musical art and a showcase for every '80's nostalgia buff.Free Music Review: As solid and amazing as a pop/rock album can be!
Hit: 5 Stars
I picked up "Faith" on cassette tape last year, and have been obsessed with it ever since. Never before have I encountered a sound as unique and amazing as "Faith"; its blend of pop, rock, techno, funk, and who knows how many other styles is as ingenious as it is inspired.
"I Want Your Sex, pts. 1 & 2" is the standout (amoung many standout songs). Its blend of classic 80s synth-pop, jazz, and rock is complimented by its delightfully written lyrics (not as dirty as you think they are!).
"Faith" and "Father Figure" are standouts as well, featuring great vocal performances by George Michael along with strong arrangements. My other favorites are "Hard Day," "Hand to Mouth," "Monkey," and "Last Request (I Want Your Sex pt. 3)."
This is classic 80s at its best. Every song is solid, nearly all of them are standout tracks, and even though you may eventually get tired of 'em, they stick with you forever. You'll be amazed by the quality of this album, if you haven't discovered it yourself already.
Easily one of the best of the 80s (and with the Grammys to prove it).
My Grade: A