The Cult - Rare Cult (2002)

Artist : The Cult
Country : UK
Release : Rare Cult: The Demo Sessions
Year : 2002
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

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Five more reels that were found by guitar-guru-soulman Billy Duffy after the main Box Set was released are found here. There are 77 tracks from '86 to '91 that are basic, rudimentary outlines of some killer songs. What I love about this set is it's a deeper look into the awesome duo of Astbury/Duffy. The first set is a collection of songs done around the time of the Manor sessions, before the Cult teamed up with Rick Rubin. The Second Set was recorded during the Sonic Temple period while the Third Set consists of Ceremony tunes in the making. All these songs are found elsewhere in The Cult universe, but these tracks have a voice of their own. Any Cult fan who wants a microscopic view of The Cult during these energetic, spiritual and chaotic times in a classic Rock n Roll band, will truly appreciate this.

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The Cult - Electric (1987)

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Artist : The Cult
Country : UK
Release : Electric
Year : 1987
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

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When 'Electric' came out, the 'Goth' followers of 'Love' and 'Dreamtime' were shocked and in rage. How could 'The Cult' release such a follow up to their classic hits like 'Rain' or 'She sells sanctuary' ? Almost 25 years later we finally know the answer by being able to hear, what this album was supposed to sound like, since the original mix is included in the 'Rare Cult' box set. Being able to compare these two versions proves even more the genious of Rick Rubin. 'Love Removal Machine' would have been a heavy, multi layered, dark eighties anthem while Rubin's production transferred this track to a timeless rock classic. This whole album is full of energy, thanks to Rick Rubin's production and the great songwriting of Billy Duffy and Ian Asburry. 'Li'l Devil' is pure adrenaline, 'Wild Flower' is the Cult at their best and 'Memphis Hip Shake' closes this album like there is no tomorrow. While America was considering the stadium rock of 'Bon Jovi' or 'Poison' as the future of rock, 'The Cult' together with Rick Rubin took a step back and created a classic British rock album. Unfortunately, 'The Cult' focused on the American market afterwards and released more mainstream oriented records like 'Sonic Temple' or 'Ceremony'.

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The Cult - Fire Woman: A Tribute To The Cult

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Artist : The Cult
Country : USA
Release : Fire Woman: A Tribute To The Cult
Year : 2001
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320

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Of all the bands in the world that could elicit a tribute album, one might wonder at first why The Cult would be in line for such an honor now. After all, they had only a brief period in America when they were close to the level of superstar, thanks to their Sonic Temple album. It's been a while since we heard from Ian Astbury and crew. And anyway, how many of their songs are recognizable in the first place?
One listen to Fire Woman: A Tribute To The Cult answers that last question; you may be surprised to hear how many songs you recognize, even if only at a quick glance. While the collective of artists on this disc gravitate towards a harder rock vein (though neither this disc nor The Cult were hard rock per se), it quickly proves itself to be en enjoyable way to pass an hour - and that's after you get through drooling at the cheesecake shot of porn star Kendra Jade on the cover.

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