Released in 1981, Faith is The Cure's third studio album and a pivotal moment in their evolution toward a more gothic and atmospheric sound. Dark, introspective, and haunting, the album represents a shift from the post-punk energy of their earlier work to a more melancholic and atmospheric mood.
Faith features some of the band's most iconic tracks, like "Primary" and the album's somber title track, "Faith." It remains a cornerstone of gothic rock, with its spacious arrangements, brooding melodies, and lyrical themes of despair and spiritual isolation. The album's ethereal sound would later influence countless artists and is considered a classic in The Cure's discography.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. The Holy Hour
A2. Primary
A3. Other Voices
A4. All Cats Are Grey
Side B:
B1. The Funeral Party
B2. Doubt
B3. The Drowning Man
B4. Faith
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. The Holy Hour
A2. Primary
A3. Other Voices
A4. All Cats Are Grey
Side B:
B1. The Funeral Party
B2. Doubt
B3. The Drowning Man
B4. Faith
Polydor
2016`
Vinyl, LP
Black
4787544
N/A