Faith Brothers
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Biography
Faith Brothers was an English pop-rock band formed in London in 1982 by singer-songwriter Billy Franks. Blending guitar-driven pop, âblue-eyed soul,â sophisti-pop, and indie rock, the band built a reputation for its thoughtful songwriting that addressed political and social themes. Their debut single, âThe Country of the Blindâ (1985), reached No. 63 on the UK Singles Chart, followed by âA Stranger on Home Groundâ, which peaked at No. 69 later that same year. The bandâs debut album, Eventide (1985), was released on Siren Records (a subsidiary of Virgin) and included the singles âEventide (A Hymn for Change)â and âWhistling in the Darkâ. Although it was critically acclaimed for its blend of melodic rock, soul influences, and thoughtful lyrics, the album enjoyed only modest commercial success. Faith Brothers made a comeback in 1987 with their second and final studio album, *A Human Sound*, preceded by the singles âThatâs Just the Way That It Is with Meâ and âConsider Meâ. Neither the album nor its singles charted, and the band broke up shortly thereafter. Despite their brief career, they remain respected for the sophistication of their songwriting and their refined blend of pop rock, soul, and new wave, while subsequent archival releasesâincluding sessions for the BBC and live recordingsâhave helped preserve their legacy.
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- Track Popularity
- Fulham Court
- Newtown
- Thrill Of The Kill
- The Country Of The Blind
- A Stranger On Home Ground
- A Boy And The River
- A Welcome Pain
- Consider Me
- Dancing With Peter Pan's Shadow
- Isolato
- Saint Of Contradiction
- Thats Just The Way That It Is With Me
- With No Constitution But My Own
- Soul In Crisis
- Choose Something Like A Star
- May Your Children Speak Well Of You, Mother Tounge
- The tradesman's entrance
- You Cant Go Home
- Eventide
- Whistling In The Dark
- Secret Heart
- The Sleepwalker
- Dust In The Soul
- Sunday (Rebel Soul)
