The Cure - Faith - Music & Performance - CD

Originally a goth-flavored post-punk outfit, The Cure evolved into one of the truly seminal bands of the '80s, and ultimately one of modern rock's most celebrated and influential acts. Guided by creative visionary Robert Smith, The Cure's signature sound balances dreamy pop savvy and poetic lyricism with a dark, brooding intensity. Faith is the third studio album from The Cure and features the single "Primary". .

Certainly not the "darkest" the Cure would eventually get, Faith is, as represented by the cover art, one of the most "gray" records out there. Melancholy and despondent (the feel of funerals and old churches just oozes from this record) without the anger that would over take Pornography, Faith comes off as not just a collection of songs, but as a full piece. "The Holy Hour," "All Cats Are Grey," and the spectacular "Faith" are slow atmospheric pieces that take the softer elements from Seventeen Seconds, and -- when sidled up next to faster tracks like the single "Primary" and "Doubt" -- paint an overall picture of the ups and downs contained within a greater depressive period. But it's not all gloomy keyboards and minimalist percussion, Faith is also a milestone for Robert Smith lyrically, branching out into questions of faith and spirituality he never quite touched on so well ever again. A depressing record, certainly, but also one of the most underrated and beautiful albums the Cure put together. They would not touch on this sort of lush sadness so well again until 1989's Disintegration. ~ Chris True, Rovi

Performer	The Cure
Music genre	Rock
Music subgenre	CD - Alternative Rock
Media format	CD
Original release date	1981-04-10
Edition	Standard Edition
Language	English
Is collectible	Y
Number of tracks	8
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	The Cure - Faith COMPACT DISCS
Track listing	Holy Hour, Primary, Other Voices, All Cats Are Grey, Funeral Party, Doubt, Drowning Man, Faith
Record label	Elektra / WEA
Target audience	Adult
Composer	Robert Smith
Songwriter	Robert Smith
Music producer	Robert Smith
Number in series	1
Occasion	All Occasion
Track name	Primary
Duration	135.23 min
Digital audio file format	MP3
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N