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** “George Michael: Faith.”

CMV. $15.98. 35 min.

White soul singer George Michael makes the sultriest male pop videos this side of Robert Palmer--steamy clips which portray him as a swaggering sex symbol. Included is an uncensored version of “I Want Your Sex,” the best and bawdiest production in this flashy five-song collection. Also included: informative interview footage between clips. However, by selling sex, these videos are selling Michael short. He really can sing; all the silly, feverishly sexy packaging isn’t necessary.