Few records have shaped pop music as profoundly as George Michaels Faith. Written, arranged, produced and largely performed by Michael, the album announced a striking new voice able to fuse soul, R&B and rock into something sleek, personal and unmistakably his own. Its run of singles Faith, Father Figure, One More Try and Monkey turned a 24-year-old into a global star and secured a rare stretch of four US number ones from one album.

Faith sold more than 25 million copies and topped charts in over ten countries, while its title track, leather-jacket video and razor-sharp riff became defining symbols of late-80s pop culture. Yet its legacy rests as much on its craft: Michaels vocal control, emotional detail and precise production give each song a clarity and lift that still resonates.

As listeners continue to rediscover his work, Faith stands as a testament to George Michaels ambition and individuality a record that reshaped the boundaries of mainstream pop and continues to echo through contemporary music.

Review

A1 Faith
A2 Father Figure
A3 I Want Your Sex
B1 One More Try
B2 Hard Day
B3 Hand To Mouth
B4 Look At Your Hands
C1 Monkey
C2 Kissing A Fool
D1 I Want Your Sex (Monogamy Remix)