Label: Dischord
Reissued 2011, originally released 1982
In spite of their limited lifespan and discography, the FAITH were a seminal influence on the early emocore movement in Washington, D.C. For starters, nearly all of their membership moved on to either EMBRACE or RITES OF SPRING, by most accounts the first true emo bands. But even during their existence, the FAITH's music hinted at what was to come, softening the standard-issue hardcore approach somewhat with better-developed melodies and a more inward-looking perspective. To be sure, it was high-energy, high-velocity punk, but its subtle deviations from the norm opened up new vistas for the D.C. scene.The FAITH was formed in the summer of 1981, and was initially a quartet featuring vocalist Alec MacKaye (ex-UNTOUCHABLES and brother of MINOR THREAT's Ian), guitarist Michael Hampton (formerly of HENRY ROLLINS' first band, STATE OF ALERT), bassist Chris Bald, and drummer Ivor Hanson.
Track Listing:
- The Faith - It's Time 0:59
- The Faith - Face To Face 1:02
- The Faith - Trapped 0:47
- The Faith - In Control 1:09
- The Faith - Another Victim 0:41
- The Faith - What's Wrong With Me? 0:41
- The Faith - What You Think 0:49
- The Faith - Confusion 1:33
- The Faith - You're X'd 1:06
- The Faith - Nightmare 1:11
- The Faith - Don't Tell Me 0:57
- The Faith - In The Black 2:04
- Void - Who Are You? 2:22
- Void - Time To Die 1:36
- Void - Condensed Flesh 0:39
- Void - Ignorant People 1:17
- Void - Change Places 0:52
- Void - Ask Them Why 1:12
- Void - Organized Sports 1:09
- Void - My Rules 0:56
- Void - Self Defense 0:50
- Void - War Hero 1:19
- Void - Think 1:49
- Void - Explode 1:47