I was listening to Love Parade, the new album by True Faith when I realized that it has now been 17 years since Perfect. I am quite sure about this because the last CD released by the band was Dream Journal: 1993-2007, a two-disc, all-hits compilation. And there it was, 1993. That was when this new group skyrocketed to fame with the simple, New Wavish love song.
Perfect was followed by more big sellers over the years, Alaala, Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit, Huwag Na Lang Kaya, Sayang Ang Lahat, Dedma, Baliw, Sa Puso Ko, Kung OK Lang Sa ‘Yo, Hi! Ambon, Sumasarap Ang Gising and others.
Admittedly, most of these songs caused True Faith to veer away from its original rock sound. But they sold a lot, and like the wistful Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit, are now considered contemporary classics. So True Faith, rocking or not is now assured of its place in Filipino pop music history.
I do not see anything wrong with being an MOR band but the guys want to rock again and they will keep trying. I am happy to say they finally got it right with Love Parade. Here is that New Wave sound again but spiced with R&B and more complicated rhythms. And MOR fans are not likely to complain because the mood remains light and upbeat throughout.
