Releases:
Faith/Void
Subject to Change
Faith/Void
Subject to Change
Faith
Years: 1981-1983
Faith had the misfortune of being a very good hardcore band living in the shadow of a great one, with a sibling connection that made comparisons inevitable. But from the beginning, Faith took a different, more introspective approach to hardcore and never really aspired to the scene- defining anthems of Minor Threat. The group formed in 1981 from the remains of first-wave DC bands S.O.A. and the Untouchables; its members would go on to countless other projects, including Ignition, the Warmers, Embrace, Manifesto, Rites of Spring and One Last Wish.
Faith's first release was a split LP with Void. The record is dark and moody, with singer Alec MacKaye (yes, that's the fraternal link) spitting out bitter lyrics in a gargly voice. Guitarist Mike Hampton, bassist Chris Bald and drummer Ivor Hanson provide a tight, chunky backdrop to these desperate rants. Not exactly More Songs About Chocolate and Girls.
Subject to Change benefits from the addition of a second guitarist, Eddie Janney, who joined in late 1982. The record is both lyrically and musically deeper than the first, and the songs emerge more as questions than complaints. (Both Faith records are available on a single CD.)
Years: 1981-1983
Faith had the misfortune of being a very good hardcore band living in the shadow of a great one, with a sibling connection that made comparisons inevitable. But from the beginning, Faith took a different, more introspective approach to hardcore and never really aspired to the scene- defining anthems of Minor Threat. The group formed in 1981 from the remains of first-wave DC bands S.O.A. and the Untouchables; its members would go on to countless other projects, including Ignition, the Warmers, Embrace, Manifesto, Rites of Spring and One Last Wish.
Faith's first release was a split LP with Void. The record is dark and moody, with singer Alec MacKaye (yes, that's the fraternal link) spitting out bitter lyrics in a gargly voice. Guitarist Mike Hampton, bassist Chris Bald and drummer Ivor Hanson provide a tight, chunky backdrop to these desperate rants. Not exactly More Songs About Chocolate and Girls.
Subject to Change benefits from the addition of a second guitarist, Eddie Janney, who joined in late 1982. The record is both lyrically and musically deeper than the first, and the songs emerge more as questions than complaints. (Both Faith records are available on a single CD.)
Releases
Faith/Void
Released: 1982
Format: 12inch
Label: Dischord #8
Vocals: Alec MacKaye
Guitar: Eddie Janney
Guitar: Michael Hampton
Bass: Chris Bald
Drums: Ivor Hanson
Released: 1982Format: 12inch
Label: Dischord #8
Vocals: Alec MacKaye
Guitar: Eddie Janney
Guitar: Michael Hampton
Bass: Chris Bald
Drums: Ivor Hanson
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Subject to Change
Released: 1983
Format: 12inch
Label: Dischord #11
Vocals: Alec MacKaye
Guitar: Eddie Janney
Guitar: Michael Hampton
Bass: Chris Bald
Drums: Ivor Hanson
Released: 1983Format: 12inch
Label: Dischord #11
Vocals: Alec MacKaye
Guitar: Eddie Janney
Guitar: Michael Hampton
Bass: Chris Bald
Drums: Ivor Hanson
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