Faith and Courage

"Faith and Courage" is the fifth full-length album by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, released in June 2000. It marked her first release in three years following a period of inactivity. The album, incorporating a wide range of musical genres including pop, rock, and reggae, is known for its introspective lyrics touching on themes of spirituality, motherhood, and societal issues.

The album was co-produced by several high-profile producers, including Wyclef Jean of The Fugees, and marked O'Connor's departure from the more controversial and militant themes of her earlier work. It received generally positive feedback from music critics, with praise often directed towards O'Connor's voice and the album's production. It spawned several singles, including "No Man's Woman", which became a sizable hit.

Despite the positive critical reception, "Faith and Courage" did not perform well commercially compared to O'Connor's earlier records. Nonetheless, the album has often been cited as an under-appreciated entry in O'Connor's discography and, over the years, has garnered a dedicated cult following.

"Faith and Courage" is also notable for being O'Connor's first album after being ordained as a priest in the Independent Catholic group, the Latin Tridentine Church in the late 90s, an event which had a significant influence on the album's lyrical content.