Studio Album · No. 3
Faith Songwriting Credits by The Cure
Produced by The Cure, Mike Hedges · Engineered by Mike Hedges, David Kemp, Graham Carmichael
Fiction Records
Gothic RockPost-PunkDark Wave
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Cure carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by The Cure
0 tracksoutside writers
The Cure's roles on this album
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
8
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
1981
Released
Data Insight
Faith was produced by The Cure with Mike Hedges, the last album in their early run to feature Hedges as engineer. Robert Smith wrote all of the lyrics, while the music was credited to the trio of Smith, Simon Gallup and Lol Tolhurst, with Tolhurst taking a rare lyric-writing credit on 'All Cats Are Grey.' The lead single 'Primary' extends Smith's increasingly somber, atmospheric writing into a fully formed gothic rock mood. The album cements the Smith/Gallup/Tolhurst credit pattern that would carry into Pornography.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Holy Hour
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Primary
#43
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Other Voices
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
All Cats Are Grey
|
Robert SmithLol Tolhurst | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Funeral Party
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Doubt
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Drowning Man
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Faith
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon GallupLol Tolhurst | The CureMike Hedges | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Faith
Did Robert Smith write Faith?
Robert Smith wrote all of the lyrics on Faith, and the music was credited to the trio of Smith, Simon Gallup and Lol Tolhurst. The main exception is 'All Cats Are Grey,' on which Lol Tolhurst received a rare lyric-writing credit. Smith remained the band's principal creative force throughout the record.
What was the single from Faith?
The single was 'Primary,' released in March 1981. It reached number 43 on the UK Singles Chart and was the sole single drawn from the album.
Who wrote Primary by The Cure?
'Primary' is credited to Robert Smith, Simon Gallup and Lol Tolhurst. It is one of the few Cure songs built around two basses, contributing to its dense, melancholic sound.
Who produced Faith?
Faith was produced by The Cure together with Mike Hedges, who also engineered the sessions. It was the final album in the band's early period to feature Hedges in that role.
What genre is Faith?
Faith is a gothic rock album with roots in post-punk and dark wave. Its slow tempos, religious imagery and bleak atmosphere make it one of the defining records of the early gothic sound.
When was Faith by The Cure released?
Faith was released in 1981 on Fiction Records as The Cure's third studio album. It contains 8 tracks and reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart.