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Los Angeles, California, USA (1993 – present)

Faith and the Muse, formed in 1993, are vocalist and songwriter Monica Richards (formerly of Strange Boutique and the mid-80s Washington DC punk band Madhouse) and William Faith (formerly of Christian Death and Shadow Project). The duo draws from a wide array of styles: gothic rock, ethereal, Celtic, post-punk, and even jazz. Neo-pagan and Celtic mythology influences much of their lyrical content. While their sound varies greatly from song to song, their music is always highly emotional and spiritual, with a cathartic and epic character.

Their debut album “Elyria” was released in 1993 and was followed by “Annwyn, Beneath The Waves” in 1996, in part a concept album based around the four elements. 1999 saw the release of their third album, “Evidence of Heaven”. In 2001, “Vera Causa” a 2 CD set featuring a live permormance and various rarities was released. The band’s most recent album “The Burning Season” followed in 2004.

Faith and the Muse currently live in Los Angeles, California, USA. Their website is http://www.mercyground.com

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2	Mesmerism	94
3	All Lovers Lost	90
4	Sparks	88
5	The Burning Season	87
6	Sredni Vashtar	77
7	Bait & Switch	75
8	Boudiccea	74
9	Whispered In Your Ear	72
10	battle hymn	66
11	Blessed	65
12	Nine Dragons	63
13	The Unquiet Grave	62
13	When We Go Dark	62
15	Shattered in Aspect	61

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fierySERAPHIMA wrote:
7 days ago

Faith and the Muse are unique, beautiful music. '"Ankoku Butoh'" is Great, I love all them songs.

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Violetdusk wrote:
9 days ago

Welcome back!

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1903 wrote:
16 days ago

new album is exquisite.

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calexico13 wrote:
17 days ago

http://www.last.fm/group/California+Deathrock

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Lahiri wrote:
18 days ago

Try this! http://www.lastfm.it/music/And+This+Again/_/Ghoul

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ammit6 wrote:
21 days ago

Faith and the Muse is an awe-inspiring project and is comprised of talented, intelligent, creative, and compassionate artists. Monica and William are simply lovely. ~I've been listening to Ankoku Butoh nonstop and want to learn taiko drumming. Can't wait for them to return to Chicago!

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ringwraith10 wrote:
22 days ago

<3

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QuiXotic_piXy wrote:
26 days ago

Jes, the new album is fine stuff ... love it :-)

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Keznor wrote:
29 days ago

The new album is typically FatM! And I typically love the danceable up-tempo songs: When we go dark is my favourite

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Trystane wrote:
December 2009

Kodama is wondrous! (actually, the whole new album)

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Spooky__Girl wrote:
November 2009

I fell in love with the new album, gorgeous music.

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dark_tower wrote:
November 2009

Gods, I'm loving to death the new album... And Monica's voice is so fucking haunting!

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Leptossomico wrote:
November 2009

Listen/DL new album: http://leptossomico-mp3.blogspot.com/2009/11/faith-and-muse-ankoku-butoh-2009.html

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undrentide72 wrote:
October 2009

I agree, the new albums a stunner, the drumming is amazing, and Monica's vocals have never sounded better!

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Tu_Fui_Ego_Eris wrote:
October 2009

Great return! The new album is absolutely lovely!

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QuiXotic_piXy wrote:
October 2009

They're my favorite band... A great hello from Germany

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Chrysalis_stage wrote:
October 2009

I have 'And laugh-But smile no more' as my mobile phone ringtone, loving the Poe reference too! ^-^

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Homo_Toxic wrote:
September 2009

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moouers wrote:
September 2009

Really enjoy the new EP, can't wait for the full album to come out.

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