Faith

"Wow! This album is really provocative ... I can't believe that little me was allowed to listen to this?!? But, Wham! It really is a fun album."

Very 80s production. Some cool tunes here, but a bit tired of the title track these days, as played it in a covers band for years. Favourite tracks: Father Figure, One More Try, Hand to Mouth.

6/10

It is just a great fucking album!

It's okay. Not my style. Too old-timey. BUT Kissing a Fool is now one of my favorite. So thanks for that

Overall: 3/10 Faith is such an incredible song that I kind of got my hopes up. I forgot that this was a pop album from the 80s, which means they made one REALLY good song to sell some absolute pandering garbage. I liked a couple other songs but for the most part this is some sappy, oversexualized crap. Oh well, I guess I gotta have faith. Fav Song: Faith Least Fav Song: Father Figure

I actually didn't like this. It's very confused. One song sounded like he was trying to be Bowie then the next, Michael Jackson. Faith is a certified tune, but the rest of this is fodder

Mostly slow and boring. Some cool parts but mostly uninteresting

Pretty good, good 80s bangers

7.5/10 fave: faith

Back when George Michael did his utmost best to be Michael Jackson

Not a fan. Did not expect this.

some good tracks for sure but overall a bit mich maybe

Wow, George Michael really is a thirsty bloke. Jokes aside, I really liked this! 'Faith' is an incredible opening track. Very funky and groovy! It actually sounds very fresh as well, almost could've been made today. Which is not something I can say for the rest of the album which sounds extremely 80s. Overall I feel like the album has a good mix of different types of songs to keep you interested. 'One More Try' is a powerful ballad, then you have the more uptempo and crazy stuff in 'Monkey', and then again some more funk inspired sounds in 'Hard Day'. And let's not forget that George Michael really is a stellar singer. I didn't know what to expect from this, but was positively surprised! Think this easily deserves a strong 4. Might even creep up to a 5 if I listen to it a bit more, who knows!

This is not really my thing. I love some 80s music, but the pop soul 80s is not really my thing. To me this sounded ok but I think Michael Jackson did it better. A decent listen and "Faith" is a really groovy track. The rest is just a bit to meandering and it doesn't really grab me. Not sure what it is, this style just doesn't make my head bop.

🎧Totally 80s. Favorite track: Faith

It’s good, of it’s time a bit but still solid and there’s no denying he’s a great singer.

Very good

Always a great time, love me some GM. <3

I knew George Michael thanks to that incredibly boring song called Careless Whisper, which is present in every playlist of bad-fuck songs out there and tik-tok videos with someone doing a car drift in high speed. I was expecting some romantic and cheesy ballads in advance. Right away, I was surprised by a great song that gives the album its title, "Faith". But the rest is exactly what I expected. His voice is cool and striking, and it fits this type of music. The album loses a lot of points due to lack of creativity. Most of the songs make me believe that I've already heard them in the voices of other artists from the same era. Anyway, I think 3 stars is a fair rating.

There are a couple of classic songs here but the majority of it is hopelessly dated. Not too bad overall though.

Good album not me thiugh

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Ganz chillig. 3.5

This is really like a 3 star album, in my opinion, but Faith is a solid 5-star song, and Father Figure is like a 4, so it balances it out.

Great throwback to the 80’s, full of hits

80’s classic

What a great list of songs! This album is liberating and provocative. Never bores the listener.

I didn’t want to like this album but did anyway.

you want my what?

Wham! I really enjoyed this - better than I expected. Back when it came out, I thought it poppy, but now, with older ears, I can better appreciate the work. Nice

always fun. i had forgotten how many hits were on this.

Hit after hit. An album I definitely enjoyed listening to. In retrospect, I guess some of the lyrics are a bit problematic (father figure?). But genuine bops nonetheless.

George Michael is a capable singer. Faith occasionally manages to work up some alright grooves. Ultimately, the album is unable to rise above its superficial lyrics and the rather dated production. Maybe I'm being harsh, but I'm just so tired of that vacuous 80s sound: gated reverb, wet and droopy synths, singing about nothing too important. I'd be fine with us all leaving commercial 80s production sensibilities behind for a good while.

I grew up in the 80s, and hadn’t heard nor even thought of George Michaels. And let’s admit, the 80s were a weird decade. But I really enjoyed this, there are quite a few really good songs on here.

This album is basically a 1980's meme and I'm... here for it? Partially. Kind of.

Maybe listing to this album at work in an office environment wasn't my best choice. I thought it was fine, but it's not anything I would come back to. "One More Try" was my favorite track.

Funky pop that hits way harder than I expected. 4.5, rounded up. Not a skippable song on the album, and many gems. Wow!

Not my favorite but it's alright

Father Figure

benefits immensely from the aesthetic and thematic cohesion built around like a prayer-esque religious sexuality, esp since this is the version for leather homos which is just slightly cooler...and its cool how much he actually commits to the bit and creates these little devotionals to self expression and transcendental pleasure and reaching some elemental part of urself. often more about grooves and vibes and iteration than big pop melodies but thats not a bad fit for this obviously! im not sure if its better than the other george micheal album i got ages ago but its more obvious coherency has left a stronger first impression, im sure ill think ab this sometimes

Not my kind of 80s that I like a lot. Had a few good songs but otherwise it was okay.

George Michael is a British pop singer that originally found fame as a member of Wham! Faith is is first solo album, and one of the best selling albums of all time. It won the Grammy for album of the year, and established Michael as a global superstar. The lead single, "I want Your Sex," is a subtle, reserved dance track that propelled the album's initial success. Later singles, "Father Figure," "Faith," and "Monkey," show Michael's range, and his ability to make great, danceable pop.

George has incredible pure vocals which are present but, his final form isn’t demonstrated in this album. 6/10, good album not his best work.

# George Michael’s *Faith*: A Definitive Analysis of Lyrics, Music, Production, Themes, and Legacy George Michael’s *Faith* (1987) stands as a landmark achievement in 1980s pop music, blending genre-defying compositions, introspective lyricism, and meticulous production into a cohesive artistic statement. As his debut solo album following the dissolution of Wham!, *Faith* marked Michael’s evolution from teen idol to a mature, self-assured auteur. This review examines the album’s lyrical depth, musical innovation, production excellence, thematic complexity, and enduring influence, while critically assessing its strengths and occasional limitations. --- ## Lyrical Craftsmanship: Vulnerability and Defiance ### Emotional Authenticity in Love and Longing *Faith*’s lyrics oscillate between bravado and vulnerability, reflecting Michael’s nuanced exploration of romantic relationships. The title track, “Faith,” serves as a declaration of independence, with Michael rejecting superficial connections in favor of self-respect: *“Before this river becomes an ocean / Before you throw my heart back on the floor”*[2]. Here, the river-ocean metaphor underscores his fear of emotional overwhelm, while the refrain *“I gotta have faith”*[2] becomes a mantra for self-preservation. In contrast, “Father Figure” delves into the complexities of desire, blurring lines between romantic and paternal love. Lines like *“I will be your father figure / Put your tiny hand in mine”*[1] evoke a haunting mix of intimacy and power dynamics, showcasing Michael’s willingness to confront taboo themes. Similarly, “One More Try” strips away pop’s typical artifice, laying bare the anguish of unrequited love: *“I’m afraid of what I feel / I’m afraid of what I know”*[1]. These confessional moments elevate the album beyond mere chart fodder into deeply personal territory. ### Social Commentary and Subtle Protest While predominantly focused on relationships, *Faith* contains underappreciated social critiques. “Hand to Mouth” addresses economic inequality with lines like *“Hand to mouth / Living on the edge of time”*[3], framing poverty as systemic rather than individual failure. “Look at Your Hands” tackles gun violence through visceral imagery: *“Look at your hands / They’re bleeding from the things you’ve done”*[3]. Though less overt than contemporaries like Bruce Springsteen, these tracks reveal Michael’s growing consciousness of his platform. ### Controversy and Misinterpretation The album’s most notorious track, “I Want Your Sex,” suffered from reductive readings due to its provocative title. Intended as a pro-monogamy anthem during the AIDS crisis (*“Sex is natural / Sex is fun / Sex is best when it’s one on one”*[3]), its message was overshadowed by moral panic. This disconnect between artistic intent and public reception remains a cautionary tale about cultural context[3]. --- ## Musical Innovation: Genre Synthesis as Rebellion ### Pop, Rock, and R&B Alchemy *Faith*’s sonic palette defies categorization, weaving rockabilly (“Faith”), soul (“Kissing a Fool”), and funk (“Monkey”) into a cohesive whole. The title track’s iconic riff, blending Bo Diddley rhythms with synth-pop sheen, epitomizes this hybridity[1]. “Monkey” merges Jam & Lewis’s Minneapolis funk with Michael’s soulful delivery, its propulsive bassline masking lyrical references to addiction (*“monkey on your back”*[3]). ### Balladry as Artistic Risk Michael’s jazz influences shine in “Kissing a Fool,” where smoky piano chords and restrained phrasing evoke Frank Sinatra’s late-night introspection[3]. “One More Try” ventures further into gospel territory, building from sparse keys to a climactic choir-supported finale. These slower tracks challenged 1980s pop conventions, privileging emotional resonance over danceability. --- ## Production Mastery: Studio as Instrument ### Layered Textures and Spatial Dynamics As producer, Michael crafted a lush yet precise soundstage. “Father Figure” exemplifies this approach, layering fretless bass, synthetic strings, and multi-tracked vocals into a sensual haze[1]. The decision to foreground acoustic elements in “One More Try”—isolating piano and voice—creates visceral intimacy, while “Hard Day” employs aggressive brass stabs for rhythmic propulsion[1]. ### Technological Experimentation *Faith*’s use of emerging tech remains influential. The LinnDrum programming on “I Want Your Sex” predated mainstream hip-hop’s sampling revolution, while the pitch-shifted vocals in “Monkey” demonstrated MIDI’s creative potential[1]. Yet these innovations never overshadow organic instrumentation; live guitars and saxophones maintain human warmth amidst digital experimentation. --- ## Thematic Cohesion: Self-Discovery in the Spotlight ### Faith as Dual Metaphor The album’s title encapsulates its central tension—faith in oneself versus faith in others. Tracks like “Faith” and “I Want Your Sex” champion self-reliance (*“It takes a strong man, baby / But I’m showing you the door”*[2]), while “One More Try” and “Kissing a Fool” acknowledge the peril of emotional isolation. This duality mirrors Michael’s own struggle to redefine himself post-Wham![3]. ### Sexuality and Spirituality Michael’s ambiguous sexuality—still closeted in 1987—permeates the album. “Father Figure” and “I Want Your Sex” flirt with androgyny, their lyrical vagueness allowing broad identification. Conversely, “Hand to Mouth” incorporates quasi-religious imagery (*“Pray to the dollar / And heaven can wait”*[3]), critiquing materialism as false idolatry. --- ## Cultural Impact and Legacy ### Commercial Dominance and Critical Reappraisal *Faith* spent 51 weeks in the Billboard Top 10, yielding four US No. 1 singles—a feat unmatched by any British male soloist[4]. Its fusion of Black musical traditions (R&B, gospel) with white pop accessibility broke racial barriers, becoming the first album by a white artist to top Billboard’s Top Black Albums chart[4]. Though initially dismissed by some as lightweight, retrospectives now rank it among the 1980s’ finest works[1][4]. ### Influence on Contemporary Artists The Weeknd’s synth-pop noir, Bruno Mars’ retro-funk, and Troye Sivan’s queer pop all inherit *Faith*’s blueprint of carnal themes couched in sophisticated arrangements. Notably, Michael’s producer-as-auteur model presaged the rise of artist-producers like Pharrell Williams[3]. --- ## Critical Assessment: Strengths and Limitations ### Pros 1. **Genre Versatility**: Seamlessly integrates rock, soul, and jazz without losing pop immediacy[1][3]. 2. **Lyrical Depth**: Balances radio-friendly hooks with poetic introspection[2][3]. 3. **Production Innovation**: Pioneered techniques later adopted across R&B and hip-hop[1][4]. 4. **Vocals**: Michael’s husky tenor—equally convincing in falsetto and lower registers—remains unmatched[1]. ### Cons 1. **Dated Elements**: Some synth tones (“Hard Day”) now sound quintessentially ‘80s, limiting timelessness. 2. **Uneven Social Commentary**: Tracks like “Look at Your Hands” lack the nuance of later work (*Listen Without Prejudice*). 3. **Overreach in Controversy**: The “I Want Your Sex” backlash partially overshadowed the album’s subtler achievements[3]. --- ## Conclusion: The Anatomy of a Classic *Faith* endures not merely through nostalgia but via its fearless synthesis of artistic ambition and pop sensibilities. Michael’s mastery of studio craft, combined with lyrical candor, created a template for emotionally intelligent dance music. While its 1980s production flourishes occasionally anchor it to its era, the album’s exploration of love, identity, and self-belief remains universally resonant. In an age of fragmented genres and algorithmic playlists, *Faith* stands as a testament to the power of cohesive album artistry—a bold declaration of creative autonomy that continues to inspire.

- All for a gay icon who could sing with the best of them, but these lyrics are giving me (as the youth would say) "the ick." - I did not mind "Hand to Mouth."

Have not heard this for a long time. My Mom had this album when if first came out and was obsessed with this dude. After his super sweet coming out party my mom was in shock. The rest of us were like yeah, that checks out. Later, I would torment her with Limp Bizkit's version of faith while reminding her how bad her gaydar was. Ahh good times. Anyway, I actually don't mind the album. Some of the lyrics are pushing the boundaries of creepy but over all decent listen.

The opening bars of Faith put a smile on my face for the first time in days

Varied but at times very 80's. A number of strong tracks elevates it to a 3

1. "Faith" 3,7 2. "Father Figure" 3,1 3. "I Want Your Sex" (Parts 1 & 2) 3,1 4. "One More Try" 2 5. "Hard Day" 2,9 6. "Hand to Mouth" 2,5 7. "Look at Your Hands" 2,6 8. "Monkey" 2,7 9. "Kissing a Fool" 1,4 10. "Hard Day" (Shep Pettibone remix) 1,2 Average 2,52

Never really tried George before but really enjoyed this. Read about how controversial it was at the time; nowadays it seems so tame. Very 80s production coded too

Well. This feels like one that I won’t like. The fact that I’m already stuck for words is not a good sign. I’m not a religious man, but I imagine I’ll feel as though I’ve been through the march to Golgotha after this one fades into the ether. This is one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard. So that’s a good start. A disgustingly thin production, annoying lyrics, whispered vocals leading up to terrible honky-tonk guitar solo? Sweet christ. Give me faith. See the whispering works way better on this song. I don’t really like the weird incestuous theme of the song, but after being ywaterboarded by “Faith,” this was a gasp of the fetid torture chamber air. Except it has gone on FAR too long. A 9 minute, 2 part epic with some god damn funkiness to lead off. Oh hell yeah. Oh hell no. I can’t with his vocal. Oh the platonic friends anthem. Hey, remember how I pretended to be friends with you? Yeah all those interests I pretended to have??? Yeah that was for the express purpose of accessing an orgasm with you vaguely present. Cool? Here, I wrote a song about it! Check it out. The alien freakout section around 2:30 would be so incredible in a song that’s more fun. Here, it’s an oasis in this desert of lameness. People who are this open about sex weren’t hugged as children. Prove me wrong. Next. Alright. The ballad is nicer. Strong vocals. Simple. Honestly, a good song. Hard Day? You’re telling me, George. From the Spotify tracks reading “From ‘Babygirl’” to actually listening to this thing, it’s been tough. Another stinkpile. Ugh. Latin infused darkness romp. Depeche (Easy) Mode. 10 years too late on this one. Better, albeit still far too poppy. This is just not for me. Monkey good. Oo Oo AH AH AH. My monkey brain likes the rhythm. My actual brain says that I’m bored. This one is like that other song that’s rhymes “do it and to it.” Relax! That’s it. Anyway. It’s fine. Monkey noise outro!!!!! Good. Some vocal jazz? A smoky club is clearing out, and yes, it’s because it’s overrun with chimps from the last song. They should’ve added several sound effects indicating that the loose monkeys were mauling the panicked concert goers. That’s what you get for thinking “Faith” would be good. The overarching church and religious theme is interesting. A commitment to a concept like that is not something I would expect with anything for the masses. Even the inclusion of organ on some tracks, the themes stayed on topic for much of it, which is admirable in a sense. Another admirable piece of this album is the musical variation. For a pop album, the percussion and instrumentation went everywhere. A lot of synth obviously, but it was layered with interesting percussion and strings throughout. Now let’s get into how I really feel. I don’t care about this. It’s pop for radio play and billboard charting which is not music to listen to in album format. I hated much of the lyrical content, the music was corny to my ear, albeit different, and I just didn’t gel with any aspect of this. Whoever this is for, it’s not me. Would not listen to again. Ever. I’m calling the adoption service. I need a new father figure. 1.5 HIGHLIGHTS: One More Try, Monkey (not a threat)

Wow, is this album horny .... but banger after banger songs.

Great voice. Love Father Figure.

For an album that apparently spawned so many incredibly successful singles, I was surprised at a) how few I'd heard before and b) how ordinary I found most of them (the title track is a notable exception on both counts). Despite the variety of styles it all sounds incredibly 80s production-wise, and that's a bit of a turnoff for me. I'm not sure there are too many great songs hiding between the synth pads and drum machines either; it definitely feels like George is the star here, rather than the music. 2.5

So 80s poppy

3.25 Enjoyable pop music

Very very funky

This is so 80s but not quite in a cool, Michael Jackson way. The first couple of songs are quite good but "I Want Your Sex" is very cringy for lack of a better word and, honestly, seems like a song that an awkward pre-teen would make to be funny. Michael Jackson's "I Want to Rock with You" says basically the same thing in a much more mature (and better) way and is all around a better song/groove, as well. Some of the other songs have a decent grooves. It's not the worst album in this list but it's also not the best.

This is a great album — sounds better in headphones than i imagined it would. Good studio artistry happening here. Not really my style of music — over-earnest, overproduced, too poppy. It’s a 3.

The title track was good, but nothing else comes close to being as good or as memorable

Excellent stuff. Faith and Father Figure are absolute toons. Simpsons: Yes

Faith is a good tune. The rest of the album is fine, not really my thing.

Starts at the top of the mountain but it drops off and all the way into the sea after father figure.

Side One is banger after banger, Side Two is a bit weaker but the last few songs are phenomenal and just a lovely way to finish the album.

Essential eighties listening.

guess you could say I had faith in this album

Gotta love him.

The older I get, the more I like George Michael. What a fun album, just great 80's synthy pop, having the gall to have I Want Your Sex on the list not once but twice made me respect him big time. I wish I enjoyed all the songs as much as Faith, having a shorter tracklist is a bummer when none of the other songs hit that high, to be fair, I am more of a Fast Love part 1 and 2 guy.

What a collection of soulful pop songs. Faith kicks things off on such a high note. Father Figure is super emotional. I Want Your Sex is borderline comedic with how unsubtle it is. And the rest! The second half of the album seems to fall off a bit but man I enjoyed this sucker top to bottom

Not available on spotify. The title song is however 🤷🏻‍♀️

I love this one. You got to have faith. Favorite tracks: Love's in Need of Love Today Faith

Ohhh yeah, let's go back to those middle school dances. Good stuff.

I thought I looked this album more than 3 stars but a proper listen to it was sadly a bit disappointing

Meh. 80s pop

Some real great songs, poppy and energetic

He owns this. His voice really sells the emotion. And being backed by MJ make this do gNo wrong.

Deserves a 4 just because of Father figure. This music has been stuck on my mind for the entire week

SEX!

не смогла достушать... джордж майкл очевидно парень с приколом!!

No thanks

Was fine. First track mostly.

🤷🏻‍♀️

Listened to Monkey way more than necessary, but the album was really good.

Very 80s. I don't really know why he got so big tbh

Faith, Father Figure, and Look at your Hands are all good. The rest not my cup O tea.

I don't care about how horny you are, George Michael.

I can appreciate why this is interesting but not my thing

Decent 80s pop record

I'm old enough to remember how this album dominated the airways back in the mid-80s, so I can't say it doesn't belong on this list. The production is pretty solid but I don't think he's doing anything here that Prince wasn't doing better.

this was decent but nothing super amazing, very poppy and fun.

As much as I don’t want to admit it, I actually enjoyed this album. That doesn’t mean I loved it, but I appreciated it for what it is. It’s definitely a product of its time, but I can see why it had so much hype back in the ’80s. The music was clearly forward-thinking for its era. I don’t think I’ll be rushing back to it anytime soon, but I wouldn’t completely take it off the table either.

There must have been so many people out there trying to be George Michael

I don't really like this sound. Plus, the lyrics can be hilariously bad at times. "I Want Your Sex" sounds like a parody of an 80's sex jam. It's very 80's, and not in a way I like.

The production was really good, but it was not really my thing. Prince did it much better and this is a little too close to the 90s pop for my taste

Rating: 8/10 One horny motherfucker that writes great pop songs.

Classic

fun and catchy! not normally the genre of music I listen to in my own time but I enjoyed myself and I think George Michael has a great voice and can write some really good songs

good

Oof. A couple of highlights, a couple of tracks that were just plain uncomfortable to listen to, and the rest of it just seemed to highlight how huge an ego George had at the time. I know it's highly regarded, so I tried to like it, but... I'm too conflicted.

I didn’t much like this when it came out. Some of the songs have improved with age or nostalgia, but not others. In particular the song where he says ‘sex’ a lot while someone in background appears to fake-vomit…

If I was rating George Michael as a human being, I'd rate this a 5/5. Unfortunately I'm only rating the music, which is okay pop hampered by some very dated, borderline creepy lyrics.

This man has a good singing voice but the lyrics are mostly sleazy and the sound peak 80's bubblegum pop. Both of those two latter things don't do it for me.

Ok cheesy pop album, better than expected. Bass went crazy in some tracks. 2.5 rounded up

One of my sisters loved this so I, naturally for a younger sibling hated it reflexively. But it’s good, strong well written songs and he has a great voice

Type of airy 80s pop thats not for me

As much as I don’t want to admit it, I actually enjoyed this album. That doesn’t mean I loved it, but I appreciated it for what it is. It’s definitely a product of its time, but I can see why it had so much hype back in the ’80s. The music was clearly forward-thinking for its era. I don’t think I’ll be rushing back to it anytime soon, but I wouldn’t completely take it off the table either.

This very much reminded me of prince/michael jackson and i am a fan kissing the fool is very cool for being so jazzy

Some crackers, some dirge. The sex song is the highlight

not my style. couldnt listen to much of it.

some solid tunes that I will definitely return to!! George had such a gorgeous voice 8/10

3.5

Вроде легенда, вроде интересные песни есть (faith, hand to mouth, I want your sex), но мне чет не зашло.

My expectation from this albums ever since I saw the cover was basically George moving away from the Wham sound into something more sultry and serious (a more serious Careless Whisperer if you will). Instead it's more like a continuation of Wham's sound but from the R&B side of things rather than the dance pop they helped popularize. It's kinda jarring to expect something darker and sexier and getting hit with the same kinda bright, bubbly energy George had in the Wham era but now he talks about wanting sex and all those sorts of things. It might sound like an awkward record (and it can be, Monkey is not a good song really and I Want Your Sex can be hit or miss depending on your mood) but instead it manages to be a fun time if I'm frank, it's the kind of 80s pop that is so big that it simply wraps around to be enjoyable and I can't help but just be mostly all in for the ride. Especially from the three track run of Hard Day, Hand to Mouth and Look at Your Hands where I feel like the idea of this album really comes together, pop like his old stuff but looking forward to new sounds. I'm kinda glad my boyfriend has it on record because I'd gladly play it again

solo debut album from one of the guys from wham!, and what a debut it was. with sales totaling over 25 million, it became one of the biggest selling albums of all time and help cement george michael into one of the biggest selling acts of all time. this is a great album. the album’s first side (the one with the lion’s share of the hits) is vastly superior to the second side. having said that, one of the biggest hits on the album, “i want your sex”, is entirely too long with the second movement of the song being completely redundant… so much so that the radio edit ends after the first movement. don’t sleep on this one, kids. highlights: “faith” “one more try” “monkey”

Some iconic songs, the rest are dreck.

Solid album

this made me uncomfortable however it was good

Great voice, but didn’t click with me beyond being a pleasant listen.

So many amazing songs and that voice!!!

George Michael paints himself as a distinct persona but several of the tracks don’t contribute to the overall experience as much as the best ones do

George Michael gets a whiff of his armpits... and they STINK Jk, this album was fine.

Favorite Track: Faith

I developed a really fun way to get through the back half of this album - working out which song I hated the most! It was Hand to Mouth Father figure is a good song and he shows that he can actually sing on this track - this seems to be from the era where an album was released to give the singles somewhere to live. I can only imagine how dead inside everyone must have been watching the tour for this album while he moaned over the top of a shitty repetitive electronic drum track.... If unclear, I am not a fan

Didnt like it, but managed to listen to the whole thing

Not my cup of tea but deemed a classic by many

Great album. Great man. First time listening to a full album of his

That guitar on Faith is surprisingly country. Gets a little same-y, but hits are hits

Sex is best when it’s one on one

reminds me of my mom. the first half was much stronger than the second half

Music from the radio when I was a teenager. I didn't listen to this, then, but I had an alright time with it now. The titlesong I've always liked and Father Figure is a keeper as well, proper, smooth 80ies pop. The whole thing is not without cringe, but I had fun here. A good 4.

This album sent me on a rollercoaster. First off I’ve always enjoyed the song “Faith”, however the rest of the record is not like this at all. This song is almost a bonus before the real record begins First few tracks “Father Figure” & “I Want Your Sex parts 1 and 2” have a strong Prince vibe. This wasn’t really agreeing with me and this record seemed like a poor man’s Prince and Michael Jackson “One More Try” was a better ballad and showcased George Michael’s great vocals. When he is not doing 80’s pop funk he sounds a lot better. Nothing great but listenable “Hand to Mouth” was another track I tolerated but I was still feeling a light 3 to a 2.5 on this album so far Then Once we get to the track “Look at Your Hands” I believe this song along saved this record for me with its upbeat sound and funky rock rhythm (not the same as the previous tracks) The track “Monkey” just sounds exactly like that hit song that goes “Relax don’t do it” , it’s another miss but not as bad as the previous misses “Kissing a Fool” is another track where Michael’s vocals gets to shine and is the kinda music that suites him way more than then straight pop Even the last track “A Last Request” which is part of the “I want your sex” trilogy but here is more mellow and closes the album nice . This album has my conflicted ,cause on one end I hate the dated sound of some of songs and it’s white Boy Prince and Michael Jackson feel. There where points where it seemed His whisper voice and sensual sound was molesting my ears. Then there were other moments that seemed genius and great instrumentation. This album seems like it thinks it’s smarter than it is but through all its Pretentiousness there is actually something here 3.5/5 I think with future listens this album may go up too a 4 or maybe I’ll drop it Though I can’t deny I was tapping my foot and getting into it at some points.

Favorite!

It’s pop gold, honestly. Top tier.

Oh how techno and dance music can make the mighty fall. Madonna and George Michael to name a few. If only he had stuck with this formula, he would have stayed relevant for so much longer. Well and maybe if he didn’t get caught trying to play footsie with that cop…. Anyways.. I want your sex, I remember lip syncing that song in my room, pretending I’m singing to a girl and dry humping the air and specific times. This album is a sex filled journey that doesn’t disappoint. I know enough about George Michael to know that this album was the cream of the crop for him and what a way to start and leave a mark with. There really isn’t much to not like on this album. The drums are a little too electronic but that was ok at the time. There are plenty of radio hits. This isn’t perfect but it’s timeless. You could play it to have sex and you could play it at a house party with drugs for free in the kitchen. Choice cut: Father Figure

All quality songs, better than his Wham! days.

Pretty much exactly as expected. Maybe too much so.

Meh. He was a fantastic vocalist. Just don't really care for the music.

A pure classic, and a highlight in the career of George Michael's. This is a true must listen for anybody who loves the 80's

If i had to choose a faith it would be this

Cheesy 80s pop. Not really feeling it.

Well that sure was some 80s pop. Luxuriously produced, quite polished, and incredibly syrupy. I wouldn’t call this terrible, I think it’s just not my taste at all. Best song: Faith

What a talent. Great album.

Why are all the songs 5 minutes

Liked it more than the album with freedom on it

Would have been a four if this had Careless Whisper on it

Fun and frothy 80s. Grant made a comment that it sounded like George Michael was trying to do Prince which I think is a fair assessment but I had a lot of fun

Enjoyable example of the 80s but like the Janet album and Hair Metal, it's not timeless. I don't find myself seeking out this outside of a novelty. But if you are looking on throwing on some 80s music it's a great album.

Hard to take this seriously but it's probably well written music .. right? I just find it funny And OTT and camp. All good qualities! It's not my thing though and I won't listen again. But a good lafffff

Hmmm, well Faith is an absolute banger, love that song. But the rest was all a bit boring for me, can't say I massively enjoyed it but there were good bits.

Mostly sensual feeling pop, with some more uptempo dancey songs

Album 610 of 1001 George Michael - Faith (1987) Rating : 3.95 / 5 His break from the bubblegum pop of Wham!. A little pop, a little rock, a little R&B. Not something I'd normally pull off the shelf but no denying it is a great album, all around.

The front half of this one is great. I remember when the single for Faith was released and it was a massive hit. You can hear the strong Prince influence on the front half, which is probably why I like it. Then, the back half hits. Seems like they lost steam and ideas. Also, essentially 14 minutes of this thing is devoted to "I Want Your Sex." Catchy tune, but c'mon. 3⭐️

I"ve heard the album before. Chock full of hits, this is a pretty good pop record with nice production throughout. Definitely an album of the 80s, and one of the definitive albums of the 80s. The title song still sounds good, although it really sounds like Footloose by the way of Freddy Mercury. But all-in-all this album doesn't really age that well and leans more toward cringe. Which is unfortunate, because there are signs that Michael can really belt out some vocals. But the songwriting just doesn't hold up. Why can't you set your monkey free?

A good solid album. Enjoyable

Surprisingly enjoyed listening to this one. The upbeat 80's pop music was nostalgic even though I was never a fan of George Michael at the time. I forgot that he great voice.

I'd heard the hits, but probably would never have selected this album to listen to outside of this list. Surprisingly good.

Solid pop album.

It gives Michael Jackson rip-off, especially the beginning. Not necessarily a bad thing, though! An imitation of the King of Pop can still be very good music! The lyrics are icky, though. After "I Want Your Sex" I decided to just stop listening closely to the words, so as to not ruin my day. Great music, good vibes. Put it on in the background of a party, and hope no one knows George Michael music well enough to point it out. Favorite Song(s): Father Figure

Okay. Preferred it to Prince in a lot of ways. Not an album I'll return to though.

I acknowledge his talents but his music was never my thing. Despite the “greatness” of this album I didn’t thing much of this music at the time and I do find it has aged particularly well. Meh.

A good album that’s mostly made up of hits. Kind of in the same boat as Thriller, but not quite as good.

George Michael's floor is 4 stars for me, so it's mostly decision if I think this is good or a great album. I think Liaten Without Prejudice is easily his best album, and Faith is just maybe a little to "pop and normal" for me. But still, such a talented musician.

This album is more consistent than I thought. I knew the singles, but I expected the rest to feel less cohesive. However, I really do believe the whole album is very good. I really enjoyed the listen, even if it may not become a part of my regular rotation. There is, of course, some nostalgia, too, but I firmly believe part of that is because Michael really helped define pop music at that time and still influences today.

See, I genuinely like George Michael as a singer, but one standout track aside, this sure is a collection of late 80s/early-90s synthpop/R&B/desperate attempts to be Michael Jackson that are mostly just... There. Point added for the title track still being a banger, then deducted for the number of times I thought "Wait, is this one still going?" (Sorry, George, but nobody needed 9 minutes and 18 seconds of Look How Heterosexual I Am)

Never been a fan of George, but I’m not too partisan about it, he’s just…there.

I mean, it's exactly what you'd expect from post-Wham!, bad-boy-image George Michael when he's trying to convince you he's still relevant - I prefer his later stuff, and even then it's not what I'd go out of my way to listen to. Faith is still kind of a banger, though.

For how much he talks about it, I hope George Michael finally got to have sex at some point. Four stars.

could i write poetry to this? n

This album gets better every time I listen to it. Even the dated production can't hold back George Michael's voice and the strength of the songs themselves. The record is a perfectly even mix of upbeat dance music and and searing ballads, each as funky or heart-wrenching as the last. In any other hands, a track like "Kissing a Fool" would come across as cliché and faux-lounge-lizard-y. Michael Bublé only wishes he could pull it off as well as GM does. Funny to remember that "I Want Your Sex" was super-controversial upon it's release, but now seems tame compared to the now-problematic lyrics that permeate the rest of the songs on side one. So, I guess I'll take away a half-star for that. But otherwise, this one is truly great.

3.5

даже на лучших и тех, на кого возлагались надежды, увлекают только знакомые песни (одна). возможно слишком синтезаторные восьмидесятые чтобы полноценно воспринимать, надеюсь встретить будущие альбомы тоже)

Tedious, bland, derivative and unoriginal pop. Lyrically puerile. Michael Jackson ("Off the Wall", "Thriller", "Bad") or Prince ("1999", "Purple Rain"), all of which are echoed here, do this sort of thing so much better. George Michael has a good voice but the arrangements and backing are plodding at best. 1/5.

Why is he sniffing his armpit on the cover though? Anyway. Some pop all time bangers up front, after which I got progressively more bored.

I remember when songs from this album were released. Funny how every woman had a crush on George Michael. 5/5

Favorite George Michael CD!

A really strange album. On one hand, all the biggest songs are so corny and artificial that I barely got through listening to them. But some the B side has some actually excellent songs that are interesting and not just hammed-up over-the-top relationship songs. Definitely some hidden gems, if you can stomach the very plastic "hits". Top tracks: Hard Day, Hand to Mouth, Kissing a Fool

A handful of jams with some that perhaps haven't aged great. Definitely will be listening to it again at some point though. 6/10

ate left no crumbs

Despite my fellow Projecteer championing this as a 5.0 album, this was about as MOR of a three star album as you can get. It's all a bit seedy in parts as well, which is a bit off putting. Still, my namesake sings good.

A couple good songs but doesn’t have any oomph for me.

Great pop album. Just seemed a little long for me

I’d listen to this again

Just gross, but ⭐⭐because you can tell the producers and engineers worked really hard on it.

Much better than I expected. Best when he is soulful I Want Your Sex is way too long and maybe the only thing I did not enjoy.

A nice calm and lyrical album, I liked the songs Faith, Hard Day and Hand to Mouth the most. A good listen.

His outing was a shock for his female friends. He is part of the 80-s and 90-s pop History.

A very 80s sounding album, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as long it it is creative. I'd argue that a lot of the songs are interesting and aren't just your typical 80s synth fest. There are some funky moments, and even swing elements? It isn't a bad album, and the eponymous track Faith is a hit. Father Figure was probably the second best sounding song. However, I wasn't a fan of some of the middle of the album. It got a bit boring.

Pop del bueno.

Best Song: Faith. Apart from the entirely unnecessary church organ intro just a catchy as hell song with an infectious rhythm. Worst Song: I Want Your Sex. It turns out that repeating the words "sex" and "sexy" does not a sexy song make. Who could have guessed. Overall: Like a lot of pop albums from this era, this one feels annoyingly prone to alternating between goofy pop and saccharine, cheese-ball ballads. I don't get it. Why were they always afraid to have unabashed fun? Or at least segregate the different styles to their own albums to prevent the tonal whiplash you get listening to the album straight through.

George Michael can sing, but the subtlety is not a strength of his. All these songs sound flat, like in an unfinished way, and another review mentioned that they've all been turned into club bangers. Which I'd agree with: just about any cover or remix is gonna have more verve than this. Compare to Prince, who took a different tack on sex as a subject matter, and had better musicality and more ideas, half a decade earlier. This is pointless until someone else comes along and spices it up.

Good

Surprised that I enjoyed this as much as I did - excellent singing and great production for the timeframe. A strong 3 for me...

Just another 80s pop album. Lyrics are unimaginative.

Starts off impossibly strong, but weak second half

Boring

Boring a bit

I have to confess that I had no idea that this album is such a banger. Wow! Not really my genre but it is so powerful and strong that I listened to it twice.

Not sure why this is in the list…

Pretty decent 80s pop album, some bangers. Dude's got a great voice for sure 👍. Definitely some dated 80s production tho

Well I'd write your heart a letter But I think you know me better If I keep on asking baby maybe I'll get what I'm asking for Why can't you do it? Why can't you set your monkey free? I think this album cover looks like he's sniffing his own armpit. Decent album though. 3/5

Album nul oubliable avec cette sonorité Prince mais fade ahhhh

I don’t think much about Boy George except the shitty Christmas song they always plan and the stellar Limp Bizkit cover of Faith. That being said, homeboy had heart and soul coming out the ass. Strong lyrics and sound. A few songs dragged on a bit, but overall I can finally see why GM is so well regard not just for pounding ass but as a lyricist as well.

Some early promise quickly descended into mid-table mediocrity

His passion for romance and feeling love is very prevalent in his music and I appreciate the subtle and not so subtle ways he manages to embrace that. His soft voice attenuated with even softer accompanying music gives a certain appeal.

Fantastic voice and several really great songs. I wouldn't quite give this 5 stars, it's 4.5 really, but by comparison to the utter drivel that makes up two-thirds of this list, it's marvellous. Not as good as Listen Without Prejudice. Vol. 1, but very good.

Not the biggest George Michael fan. It was ok I suppose. 2/5

Faith is a good song, it all goes about rubbish after that.

"Look at my butt. It's a perfect circle. Scientists use my butt to calibrate their instruments!"

The straightest album ever

ugh, i don't know. too much uhhs and ahhs and glamour in that one.

some interesting instruments I didn’t expect

Very 80s - but admittedly, a couple bangers (grading on a curve). The problem is, I just can't get past the cheesiness of it. It's 80s pop straight out of a lab, and that's just not for me.

I know it's pure 80's schlock. I know the songs are all vaguely creepy. But I can't help but love this album. For pure nostalgia purposes if anything. This was EVERYWHERE when it came out. I was only 8 at the time but some of these songs are still blazed into my brain...

My first thought about this album was that it's a British white guy trying to sound like Michael Jackson and Prince. By George Michael's own admission that's exactly what it is. The desperation to be taken seriously after years in Wham probably led to the blunt titles like 'I Want Your Sex'. Sublty won't do when you're trying to prove that your pop album isn't for kids. Having said all for that, George Michael does achieve much of what he set out to do and it was certainly reflected in sales of the album. Although his influences did it better, he did earn a place among them. The album is surprisingly good and manages to have its own identity, with a good energy and jazz elements that give it character. I could do without the rather bland 'One More Try' but I suppose the album had to have a ballad on there. 'I Want Your Sex', 'Look at Your Hands', and 'Monkey' are all great songs. I was fully prepared to dismiss it as an outdated pop flavor of the month and I'm genuinely surprised how good it was.

Some truly great pop tunes from the 80s. As an album — a complete work of art — it’s only meh.

Faith is a classic song There’s a sprinkling of decent pop tunes across the rest of the album, along with some frankly forgettable ones But what a set of pipes George had

Good

Amazing album! Among the best of the 80s.

Very iconic if you were around in the 80s, he’s got talent, but the album is meh

I liked this more than I thought I would

Breezy

I didn't expect to not like this as much as since George Michael is usually loaded with bangers but man. This was a tad disappointing the production is outdated and at times quite corny. The entire album is corny as a matter of fact but I'm gonna give it a slight pass solely based on the vocals and George's aura. Best - Father Figure and One More Try Worst - I Want Your Sex Pts 1, 2 and 3 and Faith 2.75/5

Very nice 80's pop album.

George Michael is de muziek die ik via m’n moeder met de paplepel binnenkreeg tijdens lange ritten naar Italië op reis. Top herinneringen dus. Begint met een banger, Faith, misschien wel beter dan eender welk Wham lied. Daarna nog Father Figure, I Want Your Sex, Look at your Hands, Kissing a Fool ... Al bij al een top-pop album dus! 4.3!

Started so well

First listen Saved 5/10 Top track: Faith

Great tunes, great voice

- ok, so come on, why? Not my thing, crazy polished production .... 2.5 because I'm not into it but I guess a 3 because of the craft ....? -

Ok, so George has never been my favourite and my review will reflect that I don’t get it? It’s just all a bit “meh”

Just a fun 80's pop album.

classic album, hard to top! Didn't age as well as I expected, but good!

Ahhhhhh I loved this album back in the day. George Michael was everyone’s crush. Men. Women. Didn’t matter. His sound was soooo good. RIP.

I got giddy as a Swiftie at a Taylor concert when this popped up! I adore this album; so I’m just saying, it’s gonna get a five before I even sit and relisten to it. For simple reasons too: it’s an all-time classic, filled start to finish with iconic songs that absolutely hold up, performed by a once-in-a generation level artist. To this day it still blows my mind that he wrote “Careless Whisper” when he was freaking 17 years old… seventeen!!! Mind blown… I’ve always felt that one of the defining musical trends and strengths of the 80s was it was the era of ICONIC albums… there were many reasons for this; not a minor one being the global reach and power of MTV, but George proved with this one release he was playing on the same level as Bruce, Michael, Prince and Madonna when he dropped it. It was playing everywhere, including in the hood and on R&B stations, where some (older folks) lost their minds when they realized it was the effeminate (and White 😱😱😱!!!) lead singer from WHAM that created this masterpiece, and not some new R&B singer. Amazing such racially motivated gatekeeping was still common in the culture at the time. Times indeed were changing; we all knew that he brought the goods with this one, no matter where he came from. R.I.P. George…gone way too soon.

Faith and Father Figure are both huge and an incredible way to kick off the album, but it’s a bit middling as it progresses. There is some really bad production in places, most notably on Hard Day, and I Want Your Sex is just very cringe, not at all sexy, and far too long at 9 egregious minutes. It gets better towards the end though, with the very silly but very fun Monkey and then the genuinely beautiful Kissing a Fool. Overall a very mixed bag, and not as impactful as Listen Without Prejudice, but still with some mega highlights

Wham! was college for George Michael. Faith was his mission statement.

Faith is one of those amazing Thriller like albums where most of it got released as a single, so all these songs were hard to avoid in their day. Thank God every song is amazing! This is another 5 star album for me. Everything about it is perfect. And not just for its day - and in its day, it was already hailed as a masterpiece - but because it has aged so very well. The songwriting has a maturity to it and songs that could easily have become saccharine and stupid are injected with heart and soul by both the arrangements and OF COURSE the flawless vocal performances. That’s the biggest thing I get every time I listen to George Michael. I just cannot believe that the vocal is this pristine. Everything about it - the pitch, the tone, the inflection, the dynamics, the girth and power, the delicate nuances of expression - everything about it is exactly what it needs to be. I’ve read from the engineer on this album that when George was recording vocals he always wanted the vocal effects dialed into his headphones the way they would sound on the album and that he would use the sound of the compressor or the reverb or the delay to influence the way he sang in response to it. Now that’s a level of vocal mastery I can’t help but look at with awe and wonder. And all of this before any of the pitch correction tools everyone can reach for these days. This isn’t my favorite George Michael album - that honor goes to the follow-up, Listen Without Prejudice - but it is a masterpiece and now I miss George more than ever.

Stone. Cold. Classic.

A bit same-same after a few tracks. But I’ll have faith stuck in my head for a good week. thanks.

I expected a boring pop record, but this was great.

Mooolto bello. La sua voce è da sogno e c'è una bella alternanza tra canzoni d'amore/vulnerabilità e canzoni più irriverenti. Non mi sento di dargli 5 ma ci è andato vicino. Rest in Peace George🩷

YESSSS

This is top-tier pop, wow - love the funky sound, melodies and longer song length. Some of the lyrics feel overtly sexy but sonically this is a great listen

His hits were good. The others were ok.

This was far from the genre of music I listened to at the time but as the years progressed I listened closer and now appreciate this work much more.

I wasn't super familiar with George Michael's work post-Wham, so I was pretty excited to hear what he did. I was pretty damn impressed! Really well written songs with some super groovy production. He's clearly going for a Prince sorta sound and vibe, but that's alright, I love Prince! Nothing absolutely groundbreaking, but a really fun listen with some ultra catchy songs.

A fantastically made album that shows George Michael as the butterfly emerging from the cocoon.

A nearly flawless classic.

Listen to the title track and you’ve heard the whole album.

1.5 way too 80s. Faith is the only song worth listening to

Great

Ja klassiker.

It's aged so well. All 8/10 or higher apart from I want your sex, which was and still is rubbish.

Another okay album by George Michael. Don’t really vibe with it. I Want Your Sex part one brings down part two, which is better. Don’t really care for the Garage Band kind of sounds used throughout the album. His singing isn’t as good as in Listen Without Prejudice, but the songs are a bit better. Standouts: One More Try, Kissing a Fool, A Last Request (I Want Your Sex).

Sweet and gentle.

Nope

Wow, I didn't realize how many well-known songs came from this album.

4.25

The voice on this guy.

Some fun tracks on here, including some that I like a bit more than I did when this first came out. I'm less keen on the ballads, on the whole. Also, is he sniffing his oxter on the album cover?

Iconic George Michael album! Very good.

Typisches George Michael Album mit den Klassikern „Faith“, „Father Figure“ & „I want your Sex“. Insgesamt ist mir das Album zu stark R&B gefärbt und irgendwie assoziiert mich die Lead Stimme an den ewigen Weihnachts-Repeater. Ganz gut gefällt die Ballade „One More Try“. andere Titel sind einfach schwach als wären sie mit der C64 Drum-Mashine gemacht (z.B. „Hand To Mouth“ oder „Monkey“).

This brought me back to my Grade 9 year. I hated my Grade 9 year and this album. Nothing's changed. Blech.

Gave it a chance thinking he was a target of toxic masculinity but his music is actually just bad

Amazing voice, solid 80s pop senses, and a nine minute song about wanting sex. What more does one need in life?

Gear: Hifiman Arya Artwork: 👉👌👍 Mix (2010 Remaster): 👉👌👍 Musik: 👉👌👍 Wertung: 👉👌👍/5

Starts off with three back to back great and varied songs. Then the rest is fine. Those three songs do a lot of the heavy lifting though.

Je ne comprends juste pas l'attrait de cet album. Pour moi ça sonne tellement pop générique des années 80. La chanson éponyme de l'album est tuojours aussi mooche que dans mes souvenirs. Beaucoups de paroles sont vraiment gênantes et ont mal vieilli. 4/10

A NOTE ON “FAITH”’S ASPIRATIONS TO BE “BLACK POP”: If you think George Michael was too white to write and record a song like “Faith”, just wait until you hear Louis Theroux’s attempt to cover it: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhvHJD6ZOsg Fresh out the Wham!-mer in ‘87, George Michael took the leap and flexed his solo artist muscles with “Faith”. Plenty of people sat up and took notice (including my mother, who was obsessed with the man for many years) while plenty others continued to dismiss him as trivial, meaningless pop. But thirty-seven years on, there’s no denying that “Faith” cemented Michael’s artistry, integrity and especially libido as powerful forces in pop. The opening salvo of the record shimmers and sweats with confidence and excitement. The title track belongs on a list of iconic singles which began as a daft, throwaway exercise before the producers insisted it be fleshed out into a hit: it still works. “Father Figure” is more measured and introspective, but the wailing chorus (mixing holy and sexual imagery) is where the Prince comparisons start to lock themselves in. And then, I’d never realised what an absolute jam “I Want Your Sex” is: the first part is groovy enough on its own, but then the second part takes it to another level. Rollicking horns, gnarly funk guitar, softer vocal passages… it’s a real “switching into technicolor” moment, an inspired segue and the highlight of “Faith”. Throughout the rest of the record, there are some spotty moments which don’t quite land for me: it feels like Michael could have committed more to being wild and unburdened, covering as much ground as he could as a solo artist. Instead, “Hard Day” feels like an empty demo track and “Hand to Mouth” offers some toothless social commentary. Neither of them quite take off, staying safely in the lane of adult contemporary. And while Michael’s soaring vocal really elevates “One More Try”, at heart it's still a fairly bare-bones soul/gospel track. We pick up at the end, though, as “Look At Your Hands” and “Monkey” bring us back in the room with some much-needed energy (the former like a Rolling Stones “Some Girls” track, the latter hard-edged funk which became “Faith”’s fourth hit. “Kissing A Fool” is a refreshingly surprising note to end on: a swing into smooth, soulful jazz with honeyed vocals to close. Altogether, for me it’s not quite great but it is perfectly good. If my mum comes asking, tell her I gave it five stars.

There are some real classic hits on here - but it’s front loaded, and I get a little bored towards the end of the album

Some of these are pretty good but most are just not my style.

I remember hearing Faith on the radio and how different it was compared to everything else. There were a couple other hits I didn't know were on this album. All the rest was filler. I wouldn't consider this an album album, especially one that must be heard in its entirety. So....

1988 - Philadelphia, PA - Listening to this in my Aunt's living room

3+ Stars (9/15)

That wasn't as terrible as I was expecting, but I was expecting something horrendous tbf. Faith has been overdone so ignoring that. First half I didn't hate, I can see why he's popular with people with that particular taste in albums. By the latter half of the album I was lastine a minute or two then skipping. The actual music was boring tbh, beats were way too slow and soft. Nice voice, but not really my genre.

A complicated, tragic figure. But this man made some terrific music.

It's not really my thing, but I can appreciate it well enough. The content and lyrics are pretty weird, and it does sound quite 80's, but he's got a great voice and it's produced and put together well enough. I like 'Kissing a Fool' the most as it was nice and chilled.

It's good. I've heard a lot of it before, but was cool to hear all the songs. But not something I am dying to listen to on repeat.

Meh. Fun pop but kinda mediocre in retrospect.

1 great song the others were ok

Meh

The first 4 tracks - Faith, Father Figure, I Want Your Sex, and One More Try, are exceptionally good, the remaining 6 are just standard late 80s Pop. If the whole album would be like the first 4, it would be an easy 5/5, the other tracks are more like 3/5, so I'm making this a 4/5 and call it a day.

Did not finish...

Music to leave the movie theater to

too safe, radio sterile

In the last years of his life George Michael had become a bit of a punchline - being found passed-out in his car several times, crashing into a Snappy Snaps etc ... and then after his death stories started ro come out showing how he may have been one of the few truly good people in the music industry. I had never paid any attention really to his music, it wasn't my bag, but finding out what a kind, generous and humble man he actually was made me sad I never knew this when he was alive. The album is very mid, however, and there's a lot of filler.

Sounded like sonic the hedgehog soundtrack

Crap

Fucking awful.

Quality but not my thing.

I think Faith is a good song, and I think George Michael has a few solid tracks that put him above most of the similar 80s pop act. None of the other good songs were on this album though, this was mawkish crap. Think he really wants to be Prince, very similar cringey sexual lyrics and unmemorable music that seems to be forgotten in the aim to sound very emotional. Wouldn't recommend, wouldn't listen again, wouldn't put it on this list, 1.

Why is every song around 5 minutes long? Conceptually, they are incredibly thin. Stretching each one out with long intros, fades out, multiple repetitions of the chorus; all serve to make this album incredibly irritating. I'd wager that if each song was 3 minutes long, even that bizarre Monkey one, this album would creep towards listenable. Even Faith, at a bit over 3 minutes, overstays its welcome. Maybe a product of the times? That being said, I didn't mind Look At Your Hands.

Faith isn't bad but the rest of the album is pretty awful. I want your sex is hilariously bad. The monkey song confused me. Why can't I set it free? Sorry George

"Why do I have to share my baby with a monkey?" Was George ever spotted at Neverland Ranch?

Pretty much nothing but massive pop hits on this album, but I actually really like the few deep cuts too. I'm not crazy for some of the actual pop classics here (namely Monkey and I Want Your Sex), but still a very cool, well-rounded record with a lot of heat to it. 3.5/5

First two tracks are undeniably catchy. I had to dig a bit to remember why I know Father Figure so well; it's on the excellent soundtrack for Atomic Blonde.

This was catchy! I realized that I knew more than a couple of songs from this album purely from exposure to pop culture.

Not bad, George. Favourite track: Kissing a Fool.

Fucking terrible

Flamboyant. Faith is solid. Super sexual. Doesn’t deserve to be on this list.