George Michael - Faith
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Free Music Review: Excellent Exploratory Solo Debut
Hit: 5 Stars
One thing about this album is that it's so hard to pick a favorite song. George Michael really explores his talent and range and he never failed to surprise me. Putting "Kissing a Fool" on the same LP as "Faith", "I Want Your Sex" and "Monkey" is the mark of either a genius or a fool (Sorry, I had to do it!) and it's pretty clear that he was always the former. I love "Kissing a Fool" because his voice is so rich and passionate. "Monkey" and "Hand to Mouth" are favorites of mine because I like unique material and I found those lyrics to be outside the norm for that time.
The thing about George is that he is so honest and searching in his work and a lot of people can't appreciate it either because it reminds them of something inside themselves that they want to keep buried or because they can't bear clear honesty, like "I Want Your Sex". It was a pity that he got so much flak for that song alone, and a tragedy when you consider the kind of porn that they now call pop music. But the bottom line is that this music is timeless and I love it as much now as I did when it was new.
Free Music Review: A brother like no other!
Hit: 5 Stars
When listening to this CD you come to realize that there is no one to compare this guy to. He is in a league all by himself! All of GM's CD's are as strong today as when they were originally released. I think it's because his heart is in every written line. He sings pages from his life. The voice quality is like no other as well. He is blessed with such a beautiful tone. It is a pleasure to listen to. You simply do not get tired of it. If one listens to what's currently out there that calls itself music, and then listens to a GM CD, it's like night, and day. The songs of Faith are brilliant in composition, and phrasing. "Father Figure" what female wouldn't love to hear these words? "One more Try" I really would like to know who the teacher is? "Kissing a Fool" is just beautiful. "Monkey" has the Most hard hitting sound. It pounds you down in a good way. "I Want Your Sex", I really wanted to have a smoke after listening to this one. All the songs on this CD are worth the price of admission so to speak. By the way, for those die hard GM fans, he is letting you inside just pay attention.Free Music Review: Faith is an all-time classic.
Hit: 5 Stars
EVen after over 10 years, George Michael's solo debut, 'Faith" deserves to be treated as a classic. Worlds different from the lightweight pop of Wham!, "Faith" showcases what it is that makes George michael one of the world's leading music superstars. Musically, Faith was groundbreaking. The awards it won are legendary, but what was truly remarkable was how trendsetting this album was. The unabashed raw funk of "I Want Your Sex" and "Hard Day" set standards for late 80s R&B. Even more striking is the songwriting. George is incredibly gifted in this area, and "Faith" covers the map enough to show just how broad his talent is. He effortlessly writes shimmering ballads ("Father Figure"), souful grooves ("Monkey") and even rockabilly ("Faith.") But perhaps the best feature here is George's voice. Even today, George has few peers vocally, with a range and style few males can match. His voice is delicate and soulful here, but also tremendously powerful.Free Music Review: Focus on Love
Hit: 5 Stars
I give this CD five stars for the song 'Father Figure' alone. Blending Asian intonations with pop, singing from the heart and with real emotion, piquant guitar riffs and rhythms, and lyrics that focus on what lasts in time- love- this song is nothing other than masterful and moving. So we've all heard this song a million times before and thus may just brush it off as 'cheezy' or 'weak'. Well, listen to it again- with fresh ears and a fresh heart, and you might just find it to be a timeless one.There's some other fine songs on this CD- such as the 'Fool in Love' number that has the haunting piano and jazzy vocals, and the first song 'Faith' is a pretty good jam. But admittedly, other songs have too much of that synthesizer 'bang' noise as pioneered by groups like Frankie Goes to Hollywood or Duran Duran. When George Michael sticks to the heart and does not go too far off into danceville, this CD is great! The dance stuff is just sort of corny. For bumping dance music, check out some Orbital or Opus 3.
Free Music Review: Pure Ecstasy.....
Hit: 5 Stars
The first time I ever really listened to George Michael's song, Faith, on the radio, and then as a music video, I found myself short of breath, my heart pounding, and totally and unexpectedly, turned on! And, it wasn't his looks, though admittedly, he is VERY hot...no, it was just that i found his voice the most utterly sensual thing I'd ever heard, and it rendered me helpless! THEN I bought the album. After backtracking to some of his most enjoyable songs from Wham!, I found this album utterly hypnotic, and totally incomparable to anything he's done before or since. The fun and excitement of his "naughty" side are there, in a totally delightful mix with his heartstoppingly beautiful ballads, and starkly brooding view of life's darker side...all of which is utimately suitable for an AWESOME dance experience!"Faith" is truly Mr. Michael's signature album, and something to be absolutely and forever proud of. An enduring classic like this is a fresh and rare find.