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| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Faith |
| 2. Father Figure |
| 3. I Want Your Sex |
| 4. One More Try |
| 5. Hard Day |
| 6. Hand To Mouth |
| 7. Look At Your Hands |
| 8. Monkey |
| 9. Kissing A Fool |
| 10. Last Request, A |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Faith Instrumental |
| 2. Fantasy |
| 3. Hard Day (Shep Pettibone Mix) |
| 4. I Believe When I Fall in Love |
| 5. Kissing a Fool Instrumental |
| 6. Love's In Need of Love Today - Live |
| 7. Monkey (7" Edit Version) |
| 8. Monkey A Capella & Beats |
| 9. Monkey (Jam & Lewis Remix) |
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"Well I guess it would be nice, if I could touch your body...." Given George Michael's restroom hi-jinks in early 1998, those words from "Faith" sound pretty funny, but they sounded fresh and exciting blasting out of car radios all over America in 1987. Michael's stunning solo debut (after four years in the lightweight British duo Wham!) sold seven million copies and yielded six Top 10 hits. Some of those were among the decade's best pop, including the hiccuping title track, the heartfelt ballad "Father Figure" and the wicked R&B groove of "I Want Your Sex." Unlike so much 1980s treacle, this disc hold ups surprisingly well--even if Michael hasn't always done so himself. --Michael Ruby
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Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of the British singer/songwriter's classic 1987 debut solo album includes a bonus nine track CD that contains single edits, rare remixes, and instrumental versions. When George Michael released Faith, it instantly caught the imagination of the entire pop world, becoming a milestone in his career and in popular culture. Written, arranged and produced entirely by George Michael, Faith confirmed his status as a songwriter of outstanding ability and emotional depth, instantly propelling him to superstar status. The album produced six #1 singles: 'Father Figure', 'Faith', 'I Want Your Sex', 'One More Try' and 'Kissing A Fool'. After hitting the #1 spot on both sides of the Atlantic, Faith went on to sell over 20 million albums worldwide and win countless accolades, including the Grammy for Album Of The Year.
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By H3@+h
Format:Audio CD
If I remember correctly, I believe this was the best selling album of 1987. Why, well six of these were big hits, and one quite controversial at the time. This album also is fairly diverse, having upbeat dance tracks, and smooth ballads as well, and all very good. The songs "Faith", "I Want Your Sex", and "Monkey" all got your feet moving, while others like "One More Try" and "Father Figure" were slow and sexy. "George Michael" has had good albums since this one, but there's no doubt this is possibly his best, and is one of the 80's best too.
By V. Marshall
Format:Audio CD
This CD is a classic that endures all the fickleness of time. George Michael has mastered an imaginative mix of upbeat and cool tunes with beautiful musical arrangements.
"Faith" is a great upbeat jingle that never fails to get you moving. "Father Figure" is as close to perfect as an artist can get. "I Want Your Sex" is a fun club beat. "One More Try" a slow sad song with great music behind it. "Hard Day" my personal favorite track on the CD because of the heavy bass. "Hand To Mouth" is jazzy and easy to listen to, nice drum influences. "Look At Your Hands" this one could have been left off. "Monkey" another dance mix. "Kissing A Fool" so here is where the 40's jazz begins. You will be able to listen to this CD over and over again and across many years. Have faith!!!
Format:Audio CD
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!
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Great Album to 1987
Oh wow vraie un grand album de george michael en 1987 , combien de fois que j'ai écouter ,le 3/4 des chanson écrit et produit par lui mème , la chanson que... Read more
Published on Mar 2 2011 by dann denis
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Classic George...
Very nice album-very broad range of music, reminds me a little of OLDER, which is one of his better albums.
Published on Feb 21 2004 by R. Hedges
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EVERY SONG IS GREAT
This CD, in my opinion, represents George Michael at his best. Every song is worth listening, and the BEST song by far is "Hard Day". Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003 by oriolesfan
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Yes, you've gotta have Faith
Following the dissolution of Wham!, there was no doubt that its lead singer, George Michael was going to be a solo star, what with "A Different Corner". Read more
Published on Sep 23 2003 by Daniel J. Hamlow
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Faith (1987)
Back then, I never really paid any attention to George Michael's music. It wasn't because I didn't like him or because he was gay. I had nothing against him and I still don't. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2003 by Chad DeFeo
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