True Faith

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True Faith (or Truefaith) is a band from the Philippines, formed in 1992. They have become one of the Philippines' most popular and accomplished bands.
The band took its name from New Order's 1987 hit single "True Faith", revealing the group's New Wave origins. At first, True Faith mined mid-'80s New Wave sounds for its breezy pop formula, but the group eventually ventured further into the Philippine mainstream, firmly embracing middle of the road radio. Under the Viva Records label, the band has 13 best-selling albums. Their music is best described as a blend of jazz, folk, pop and rock music.


In 1993, a demo tape of the band's song "Perfect", a romantic ballad with jangling guitars and longing vocals à la the Railway Children and the Lotus Eaters, hit number one on the Manila Top 40 radio station 99.5 RT FM. The accessibility of "Perfect" opened the doors to the masses, a much larger crowd than the cult of fans who watched them perform New Wave covers in small clubs. Signed to EMI Music in the Philippines, True Faith's 1995 album, Build, was the group's first big smash, elevating it to superstar status in its native land.



Current members
Medwin Marfil - vocals
Eugene Marfil - acoustic guitar/vocals
Bimbo Yance - bass guitar
Allan Elgar - lead guitar
Jake Lumacad - keyboards
Benedict Esguerra - drums


Former members
Caryl Campos
Eazer Pastor
Ferdie Marquez
Francis Guevarra
Yeng Remulla
Jay Valencia
Jun Dizon
Carlo Sison
Kenneth Ilagan



Albums
Perfect (1993)
Beyond Doubt (1994)
Build (1995)
Looking Up (1997)
Bliss (1998)
Memories Are Cheap: The Best of TrueFaith 1993-2000 (2000) - Produced by Truefaith and Darrell James Laxamana
Legalized Intense Vague Emotions (L.I.V.E.) (2001)
Truefaith Live: MYX-ed Emotions At Halo-Halo (2001) - Produced by Darrell James Laxamana
Grace (2002)
Eto Hits...Acoustic (2004)
Stray To Be Found (2006)
Dream Journal: The Very Best of Truefaith 1993-2007 (2007)
Love Parade (2010)
Ang Pag-ibig ni Ariane kay Jhong (2012)