George Michael – Faith
George Michael – Faith is the landmark debut solo album from George Michael and the record that transformed him from a hugely successful pop star into one of the defining artists of his generation. Released in 1987 following the end of Wham!, the album was written and produced almost entirely by Michael himself, showcasing both his remarkable songwriting ability and his determination to establish a more mature musical identity.
Featuring an extraordinary run of hit singles including "Faith", "Father Figure", "I Want Your Sex", "One More Try", "Monkey" and "Kissing a Fool", the album moves effortlessly between pop, soul, funk and rock. Michael's powerful vocals are matched by sophisticated production and an instinctive understanding of classic songwriting, resulting in a record packed with immediately memorable songs.
Faith became a phenomenal international success, topping charts around the world and earning Michael numerous awards, including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its combination of irresistible pop hooks and influences drawn from soul, gospel, funk and rock demonstrated an artistic range that would continue to develop throughout his solo career.
More than three decades later, Faith remains one of the defining pop albums of the 1980s. Stylish, confident and remarkably consistent, it captures George Michael at the beginning of a solo career that would establish him as one of Britain's most accomplished singers and songwriters.