Where to Start with Faces
Loose, spirited hard rock built on pulsing grooves, guitars, and a communal feel.
Faces is a band that resonates deeply within the hard rock landscape, not just for their biting riffs but for their raw embodiment of youthful defiance and celebration of life's messiness.
Faces make loose, hard-driving rock feel like a roomful of friends having a very loud night. Start with the album that puts their rowdy grooves and sharp guitar work in clear view, then follow the band toward its bluesier beginnings or more rootsy finish.
What they sound like
Faces play unruly, groove-led rock: the guitars bite, the rhythm swings, and the performances feel deliberately loose rather than polished. Their songs balance hard-rock drive with a pub-room sense of camaraderie.
You'll like this if
You'll connect with this if you like hard rock that swings as much as it hits, and performances with some rough edges left intact. Faces suit listeners who want a band to feel like a lively group rather than a precision machine.
Start here
A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse
1971
Best starting point
Immediate hook and catchy chorus introduce their style effectively, making it an engaging entry point for new listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- laid-back social atmospheres
Go deeper
Common questions
Where should I start with Faces?
Start with A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse (1971). A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse is a focused introduction to Faces at full stride, with tough guitar work and a strong rhythmic pull. It also gives you an immediate sense of the band's mix of rock swagger and good-natured disorder.
What does Faces sound like?
Faces play unruly, groove-led rock: the guitars bite, the rhythm swings, and the performances feel deliberately loose rather than polished. Their songs balance hard-rock drive with a pub-room sense of camaraderie. Rooted in hard rock.
Who is Faces for?
You'll connect with this if you like hard rock that swings as much as it hits, and performances with some rough edges left intact. Faces suit listeners who want a band to feel like a lively group rather than a precision machine.
How many albums does Faces have?
Faces has 10 releases in their discography, including 6 albums.