Truefaith

The Filipino band Truefaith took its name from New Order's 1987 hit single "True Faith," revealing the group's new wave origins. At first, Truefaith mined mid-'80s new wave sounds for its breezy pop formula, but the group eventually ventured further into the Philippine mainstream, firmly embracing MOR radio. 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 Manila Top 40 radio station DWRT. The accessibility of "Perfect" opened the doors to the mass...