Music
McGee applauds George Michael's 'Faith'
Published Wednesday, Jun 3 2009, 17:46 BST | By Mayer Nissim
Rex Features
The former Creation Records boss told The Guardian that the 1987 LP set the template for an artist moving beyond their past in a boyband as well as being a commercial success.
McGee said: "Faith was classic pop. It found Michael moving into Brian Wilson Pet Sounds territory. Seriously - Michael co-produced, wrote all the songs, played most of the instruments and sang backing vocals and harmonies.
"Faith could have been 'pop star ego gone wild' but it wasn't. Instead it became an instant classic."
He added: "With Faith, Michael destroyed his image as a manufactured pop robot and transformed himself into a reputable artist.
"It was an incredible move and a genius album. Doesn't that justify its inclusion in the legacy-edition series? I think so."
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