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Faith: Special Edition Image
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90

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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

  • Summary: George Michael's debut album is remastered with remixes and b-sides.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Jan 27, 2011
    100
    Listening to it today, marvelling at his seemingly effortless way with a tune, it's understandable why it remains a classic of its era.
  2. Jan 27, 2011
    100
    Nearly a quarter-century in, Faith isn't timeless, but it fits into an '80s time capsule where horns, cheesy-sounding drum machines, and four-day-old stubble were the standard.
  3. 100
    He wants our sex, and he can have it.
  4. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2011
    80
    It feels like a nimble, pleasure-seeking record which takes its grown-up themes in its stride and wants to entertain first and impress second. [Feb 2011, p.126]
  5. Uncut
    Feb 8, 2011
    80
    As a reminder of his consummate talent, and a place to start George's comeback, it's hard to beat. [Feb 2011, p.93]
  6. Feb 1, 2011
    80
    The album holds up as one of the Eighties' smartest megapop statements, full of passion and surefire hooks.
  7. Feb 1, 2011
    70
    Though the new booklet of liner notes includes an interview in which Michael admits that he was fully aware of and exploring his own identity as a gay man, the album itself now clearly hides more than it reveals.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    George Michael is the best. Legend of pop. Faith is bopppp album! Thaanks, i'm cant and i'm crying!
  2. Mar 19, 2017
    9
    Easily, one of the best albums of the 80's.

    George Michael knew that the stigma (which was unfair) of being in Wham! could well hinder any
    Easily, one of the best albums of the 80's.

    George Michael knew that the stigma (which was unfair) of being in Wham! could well hinder any attempts at a solo career but what he did with”Faith” was create a clever selection of pop songs with catchy hooks yet introspective lyrics which would allow him to crossover to a variety of listeners of all ages.

    Whilst the production at times may sounds a little dated there are some great songs on this album and whilst I believe his subsequent offerings were much better this was the foundation of his solo career and requires attention.
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  3. Mar 5, 2019
    9
    This is one of the albums that have defined my life. A lot of the past 2 years this album has helped me get through. I feel every song,This is one of the albums that have defined my life. A lot of the past 2 years this album has helped me get through. I feel every song, although not as timeless as his other work, is strong. He has strong vocals and even stronger songwriting. For a first album, it already sets him apart from his work with Wham Expand
  4. Jan 4, 2013
    8
    Faith is not timeless, but it's one of the greatest pop albums to come out of the 80's. George Michael established himself as a serious popFaith is not timeless, but it's one of the greatest pop albums to come out of the 80's. George Michael established himself as a serious pop star to be reckoned with after escaping the grips of 80's pop duo Wham. Two decades later, Faith is definitely dated, but it's still overall enjoyable and brings back nostalgic memories of a distant pass. Expand
  5. Feb 8, 2011
    8
    In the space of 50 odd minutes George Michael had created a brand new Pop identity, and the true genius of this recording was that he managedIn the space of 50 odd minutes George Michael had created a brand new Pop identity, and the true genius of this recording was that he managed to maintain his original Wham fans, and yet introduce a wide and varied audience of twenty somethings, galvanized by his great voice, some strong songs and an enigmatic presence that would continue throughout his career. http://hackskeptic.com Expand