Faith (2 CD Remastered Edition)

George Michael | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony Legacy
• ASIN: B003W5QJKA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,330 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Faith (2010 Remastered Version)

2. Father Figure (2010 Remastered Version)

3. I Want Your Sex (2010 Remastered Version (Parts 1 & 2))

4. One More Try (2010 Remastered Version)

5. Hard Day (2010 Remastered Version)

6. Hand To Mouth (2010 Remastered Version)

7. Look At Your Hands (2010 Remastered Version)

8. Monkey (2010 Remastered Version)

9. Kissing A Fool (2010 Remastered Version)

10. A Last Request (I Want Your Sex) (2010 Remastered Version)

Disc: 2

1. Faith (Instrumental (2010 Remastered Version))

2. Fantasy (2010 Remastered Version)

3. Hard Day (Shep Pettibone Remix (2010 Remastered Version))

4. I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) (2010 Remastered Version)

5. Kissing A Fool (Instrumental (2010 Remastered Version))

6. Love's In Need Of Love Today (Live (2010 Remastered Version))

7. Monkey (7" Edit (2010 Remastered Version))

8. Monkey (A cappella (2010 Remastered Version))

9. Monkey (Jam & Lewis Remix (2010 Remastered Version))

Editorial Reviews

When George Michael released his debut solo album Faith in 1987, 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 Number One singles: Father Figure, Faith, I Want Your Sex, One More Try, and Kissing A Fool. After hitting the Number One spot on both sides of the Atlantic, Faith went on to sell over twenty million albums worldwide and win countless accolades, including the Grammy® for Album Of The Year.

Over twenty years later, Faith is still a high point in pop music as well as a measure for any artist wanting to cross genres and gain popular and critical appeal. Now remastered and available in new formats, the reissue of Faith is set to become one of the biggest music events of the year.

- Original Album & Bonus CD remastered, including single edits, rare remixes, and instrumental versions
- 16-page booklet with rare photos and memorabilia

Customer Reviews

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "George Michael's Landmark Album Remastered Plus Extras"., February 1, 2011

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M. Mariba "the teacher" (pretoria, south africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Faith (2 CD/1 DVD Special Edition) (Audio CD)

The album 'Faith' is a classic/landmark debut solo release by the talented singer-songwriter, George Michael in 1987, having just left his popular band Wham (George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley). The album 'Faith' was a worldwide instant success/smash, selling over 20 million copies & spawning 5 number one chart hits. The album also went to win a Grammy for album of the year. This 'Faith Special Edition' release has 2 CDs, 1 DVD & 40 page hardbound book with exclusive interview as well as rare photos. Disc 1 has 'Faith' album 10 tracks (2010 remastered versions). The production/sound quality is great as compared to that of my original Vinyl LP/Album I bought in 1987. With the hits "Faith", "Father Figure", "I Want Your Sex" (this song reached number one with minimal airplay/videoplay as the song was banned!), "One More Try" & "Kissing A Fool", one can't go wrong. Disc 2 (9 tracks, 2010 remastered versions) has great instrumentals ("Faith" & "Kissing A Fool"), great & rare remixes ("Hard Day", Shep Pettibone Remix, "Monkey", Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Remix), rare versions ("Monkey", great Maxi single, "Monkey", amazing alla cappella version & "Love's In Need Of Love Today, great live performance) & B-sides "Fantasy" & "I Believe(When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever"). The DVD has music videos of hits "I Want Your Sex" (2 versions : censored & uncensored versions, this is my first look as to what caused its banning in 1987),"Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", "Monkey" & "Kissing A Fool", promotional music videos as well as the 1987 Channel 4, UK 60 minutes interview. On overall, this is a great 're-issue' of George Michael's classic/landmark album, a must for his fans & hopefully acquiring new ones as well, a highly recommended listening & viewing.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag but George doesn't care., February 4, 2011

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bobby morrow "Bobby Morrow" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Faith (2 CD/1 DVD Special Edition) (Audio CD)

Remastered 24 years after it's release, 'Faith' 2011 style has certainly met with disappointment. It's fair to say I was expecting one of those boom-boom, highly compressed efforts that are sadly the norm these days. Recent reissues from the likes of Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet have been wrecked by over-zealous technicians artificially amping up the sound in an effort to make the albums sound modern. Well, 'Faith' isn't one of those... Quite the opposite, in fact. Back to back comparisons with the original 1987 CD show very little difference. The new version is a bit fresher but I can understand why a lot of fans are unhappy with the update. It doesn't feel like much effort or expense has gone into it's upheaval...

The bonus CD does sound a lot better, as many people have said, which is really odd! In truth any kind of Michael fan will own all these tracks already but it's nice to have them all in one place. The DVD also has nothing really new for fans though the Jonathan Ross interview is fun with George carefully skirting around the topic of his sex life. Incidentally, this interview lasts for 38 minutes and not an hour as some have claimed. After this there'a 27 minute 'press kit' for the 'Faith' album and tour and all the videos for the (many) hit singles from the album. Obviously the videos have appeared on video and DVD umpteen times and are all a bit one-note, like they were all shot on the same day! Again, though, the DVD wouldn't be complete without them.

I quite liked the packaging. The CDs and DVD are encased in a 40 page hardbacked book with itself rests in a good quality slipcase. The 'book' features a recent interview with George which is pretty good though he manages to take a few more potshots at his most successful album. I know 'Faith' isn't perfect but Michael is very dismissive of the whole thing, which perhaps isn't what's needed on this expensive reissue! To my mind, I'd much rather have 'Faith' over his 'serious artist' follow-up 'Listen Without Predudice Vol 1' (which he also poo-poos in the interview!) or the later overblown, overlong 'Patience' any day of the week. It's sad he feels the need to pour scorn on the project still. I know he claims to have been unhappy during the recording of the album and especially on the lengthy world tour that followed, but he's always been a snotty, miserable git anyway, so why single 'Faith' out?! Like it or not, this was his last great pop album. He's spent the last 20-odd years avoiding what he does best. Simple pop songs that sound somehow familiar. And though 'Faith' is good, his last Wham! album, 'Make It Big' beats it into fits for quality pop material!

So, this package has divided fans for different reasons. I agree the remastering could have been better but it's not as unlistenable as some may claim and the DVD is decent and well put together and the book is good too. I'm sure there'll be another revamp one day anyway. Hopefully it won't take another 24 years, though!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Pop Album gets the Remastered Treatment, February 5, 2011

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G. W. Hansen (Earth) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Faith (2 CD Remastered Edition) (Audio CD)

There is no denying that "Faith" was George Michael's Magnum Opus. During the 1980's when I was mostly indulging in the New Wave/ Punk music of the day, even I stopped and paid attention to this CD. It's got everything. It's marvelously produced, the songs are sharp, clean and beautiful. Michael's voice is perfect. What's not to love about "Faith?"

This remastered version is near perfect. Crisp, classic pop that people will still be listening to in a hundred years. I listened to this new version just last night and realized that it indeed holds up. The music is top notch. Not to dismiss Mr. Michael's projects since this one, but "Faith" is the one we will all remember.

Faith is a Masterwork in a class all by itself. Invest in this remastered version with extra tracks with confidence. You will not be disappointed.