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- Date Released: January 1, 1985
- Genre: Rock/Pop
- Style: Alternative Hard Rock, Rock
- Label: Beggars Banquet
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We Say...
Between the moody English goth of 1984's Dreamtime and the pyrotechnic riff-rock of 1987's Electric, the Cult released Love, an album packed with textural rhythms, pounding beats and anthemic choruses. It was their Rosetta Stone, a revolutionary offering that helped frontman Ian Astbury make the transition from gloomy, gothy moaning to full-throated rock star howls. The album was even more pivotal for guitarist Billy Duffy, who combined his layered, ringing tones and ominous arpeggios with brazen power chords and galvanic leads. Songs like the ecstatic, driving "Rain" and the mystical metal of "She Sells Sanctuary" provided plenty of punch, while the smoky, swaying ballads "Brother Wolf Sister Moon" and "Black Angel" proved the Cult could still play softly without sounding sappy. On future offerings, the band would flex additional metal muscle with crunching AC/DC-style riffs, self-indulgent solos and flailing drums. But it was Love's restraint and balance that made it the band's brightest hour.
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They Say...
1985's Love displayed a marked improvement over the Cult's early material, and though it remains underappreciated in America (worldwide it was a smash), this exceptional record has actually aged better than the band's more notorious (and equally important) releases: Electric and Sonic Temple. Equal parts psychedelic hard rock and new wave goth, the songs on Love emanate a bright guitar sheen, tight arrangements, crisp drumming, and a command performance from vocalist Ian Astbury, who as usual says a lot more with less than most singers. Overall, the album benefits from a wonderful sense of space, thanks in large part to guitarist Billy Duffy (who is much more subdued here than on future releases), whose restraint is especially notable on "Revolution" and the remarkably uncluttered title track. Duffy also provides compelling melodies ("Hollow Man," "Revolution"), driving riffs ("Nirvana," "The Phoenix"), and even a U2-like intro to "Big Neon Glitter." Also on offer is the near-perfect "She Sells Sanctuary" and the smash hit "Rain," quite possibly the band's most appealing single ever. Considering the musical schizophrenia that would plague each subsequent Cult release, Love just may be the band's purest moment.
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Nirvana |
5:26 |
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| 02. | |
Big Neon Glitter |
4:52 |
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| 03. | |
Love |
5:29 |
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| 04. | |
Brother Wolf Sister Moon |
6:47 |
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| 05. | |
Rain |
3:56 |
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| 06. | |
Phoenix |
5:06 |
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| 07. | |
Hollow Man |
4:46 |
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Revolution |
5:26 |
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She Sells Sanctuary |
4:23 |
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Black Angel |
5:22 |
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10 Total Tracks, 51:33 Total Length
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Credits
- The Cult - Main Performer // Andrew McPherson - Photography // Ian Astbury - Vocals // Mark Brzezicki - Drums // Billy Duffy - Guitar // Mark "Spike" Stent - Engineer // William - Vocals (Background) // Nigel Preston - Drums // Jamie Stewart - Keyboards // Jamie Stewart - Vocals (Background) // Steve Brown - Producer // Steve Brown - Engineer // Pat Gilbert - Liner Notes
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