Please give Savatage a listen, not to be confused with Trans Siberian Orchestra. Criss Oliva was the GOAT metal guitarist. Check Gutter Baller or Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24.
She Sells Sanctuary by the Cult and How Soon Is Now by The Smiths are THE quintessential ‘80s songs. If I hear either song I’m instantly transported back in time to my high school days.
Fun trivia fact about their singer, Ian Astbury: his fondness for native American culture and imagery stems from when his family moved from the UK to Canada, and his native classmates were the only ones who didn't bully him.
@@ThePittsburghToddy you didn't pay attention. I've seen then twice. I've bought their albums. They're one of my favorite bands but Duffy as barely competent. He writes solos that are pleasing to the ear but take almost no skill to play. It's very odd to be called a hater regarding one of my favorite bands.
@@mrsmith4787 Of course I paid attention. Typically, I don’t engage in arguments with folks, however, the record must be set straight. I have seen The Cult open for Billy Idol and Metallica as well as the headliners. I too have many of their albums, cds, and even limited edition 12” remixes. The Cult are also one of my favorite bands. Apparently, Billy Duffy has been “barely adequate” enough to make a living recording and performing music for decades. Further, my initial comment did not directly address you, sir. May I ask what band you’re in?
I am 53 years old, I loved this song/album when it came out in 1987 and still play it all the time. The Cult Electric really is an AWESOME album! You can listen to it front to back and every song is excellent.
I don't think they ever got the recognition that they deserved in the main stream but I know so many musicians were seriously influenced by the Cult- and their entire album "Electric" is just pure rock at its best!
Electric is simply outstanding. No frills rock and roll. I knew the moment I heard it back in the 80's that it was going to become big in my life. From records to cassette to CD to streaming..."Electric" is a perennial all star.
The Cult is legendary ..... one of the best "alternative rock" groups of all time. Lead singer Ian is the ultimate front man. Check out "Fire Woman" and "She Sells Sanctuary",
Oh....they are legit. Ian could sing the phone book...no lie. Billy Duffy on the guitar is a legend. Fire Woman, American Horse, She Sells Sanctuary....all great places to start. Their album "Sonic Temple" was probably the biggest album in the US.
Those who are really hip understand that Guns and Roses' "Appetite For Destruction" is only the second best hard rock album of the 80s. The best one is The Cult's "Sonic Temple."
@@LiliCottageCoreWhore A cool story: my roommate and also my ride, got kicked out by security for trying to get on the floor for the Billy Idol set. He’s like, let’s go as he was escorted out. I’m like, just come back for me. He said, F that! So I stayed to see Billy Idol (I got on the floor during White Wedding)! Anyways, I met a group of girls while jamming out to Dancing with Myself. They took me back to their place and we drank a bunch of vodka! Got a ride home in the morning 😂🤟🏻✌🏻
1983, their 30th anniversary of Sonic Temple was in 1989. FIRE WOMAN & RAIN are my favorites. Give them a listen. Billy and Ian are still rockin'! Thanks for keeping great music alive! 🎶🎸🥁🎤🎵
They’ve been around a long time originally as Southern Death Cult then Death Cult and finally just The Cult. They morphed from a Goth music band into a hard rock band and are still playing today. Theyre mostly known for the excellent She Sells Sanctuary on your side of the pond but others worth checking out are Fire Woman, Sun King and Wild Hearted Son.
The Southern Death Cult was not really a part of The Cult's history as a band though. None of the members of TSDC, other than Astbury, went on to be in Death Cult or The Cult. The only things TSDC shares in common with The Cult is Astbury's vocals and the word "Cult" in their name. TSDC was a totally different entity apart from DC and TC. Although I like The Cult's music quite a bit, it's too bad that The Cult lost it's Post Punk/Goth roots and became just another typical rock band. Even Astbury himself lamented that fact and said so in an old interview. it would be really cool to hear The Cult play Death Cult songs as well. Rumor has it that there may be a TSDC reunion in the works but, nothing's been confirmed as of yet...
And Wildflower, they hit all the elements. They were not trying to sound like AC/DC. That style was their own, and they had so many great songs. This was in the day that we just bought the album on whatever media and listened to the entire album. There wasn’t iPods picking certain songs. The WHOLE album.
I love the cult and this track but this song is basically Start me up rolling stones + Jim Morrison. You can tell he is really influenced by Jim because of the way he dresses and his voice
NOW we're talking. "Brother Wolf, Sister Moon" or any track off _Love_ (1985) will save your soul. 🙏🔥🙏 You asked: *The Cult* are legend & came up through the Post-Punk Manchester & early 80s Goth scene. Kinda like Bowie, every 80s-90s Cult album is a slightly different Rock genre. 1984's _Dreamtime_ is Goth - _Live At The Lyceum_ is one of the greatest live albums of all time 1985's _Love_ - their big breakthrough & THE best album of the 1980s IMO - is Goth-y Psychedelic Rock 1987's _Electric_ (with "Love Removal Machine") was a big shift, adopting a more mainstream AC/DC Rock sound 1989's _Sonic Temple_ was their big American MTV Stadium Rock/Hair Metal album & biggest seller. They opened for Metallica that Summer. They kinda lost their way when Grunge hit, broke up in the mid-90s, reformed in the late 90s, Ian briefly replaced Jim Morrison on a reunited Doors tour. The Cult (primarily Ian & Billy) never stopped touring, still release the occasional album, they still play to packed houses globally, their early, seminal albums continue to be loved & respected, & their music is still being rediscovered & used in movies. I've seen them play maybe 7 times, from 1989 to a few years ago. Always 🔥 and they've quietly had one the most loyal fanbases in Rock outside of The Grateful Dead. Further listening: "Brother Wolf, Sister Moon" "She Sells Sanctuary" "The Phoenix" _Love_ in it's entirety, really (recommended) "Resurrection Joe" "Wild Flower" "Soul Asylum" "Fire Woman" "Horse Nation" "Edie (Ciao Baby)"
The Cult split up for a time in the late 90s before reuniting in the early 2000s. During their time away, Ian Astbury actually sang with the Doors on a few tours they did
These guys hit it big in the late '80's and continued into the '90's with three albums: Love, Electric and then Sonic Temple. They still tour although Ian's voice isn't what it used to be, still a great live showman. You need to see and react to "She Sells Sanctuary"" from the Love album, one of the greatest songs and videos ever (he's got some great moves). I saw Gun's and Roses open for them in a two thousand seat venue in 1988, I'll never forget it!
I saw them on that tour as well. It was a amazing show. Two seriously badass bands trying to upstage one another. It was a great night for rock and roll.
I saw them in Montreal in a small venue after they first became known here in the the mid-80s. Ian Astbury had that long long black hair which he said was inspired by living in Ontario near a First Nations reserve
This band didn't care that hair bands were popular or Metallica was the biggest band in the world, they just plugged in and kicked ass! Speaking of Metallica, I saw The Cult open for Metallica in the summer of 1989 and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen🔥🔥🔥
The Cult opened for Metallica on the tour for And Justice for All , which unfortunately was their first shitty album. But the concert was great, and before the show in the parking lot of the Meadowlands in East Rutherford NJ, Ian Astbury was taking promo photos on a motorcycle when we stumbled into it. He was cordial and gave the three of us a Heineken which was very considerate considering how it was very hot and sunny yet we were all younger than 21. Anyways, The Cult shredded and earned their stripes even winning over a Metallica crowd. Good job by them.
@@michaelinnj7439 I have to disagree with you 100%, "...and Justice for All" blows the "Black" album away which was the beginning of the end of the Metallica we all knew and loved...just my .02 cents worth. I'm a pre-Black fan and proud of it.
@@klasseact6663 Respect. My favorite for several decades was Ride the Lightning but lately I’ve been loving Kill em All again. Justice seemed slow and plodding to me but then again it was 1989 and I was a different person. All music is subjective and different stuff is more meaningful to different folks.
@@michaelinnj7439 respect back to you and honestly, "...and Justice for All" was quite and adjustment for us coming from "Master of Puppets'. I saw Metallica open for Ozzy twice in 1986, during the early spring and then in the summer. I grew up in Detroit and the crowd at The Joe was nuts, so nuts that those on the main floor destroyed the barricade and the show had to be stopped for about 10-15 mins while they fixed it. James said "you F-ers in Detroit are CRAZY", I'll never for get that show, they opened with "Battery"🤘
While I know they were not everyone's cup of tea, that is where I have all the respect for acts like The Cult, The Pixies, Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and R.E.M. for carving their own path between the people wanting generic synth pop like Madonna, all the hair metal copycats, and people just wanting pure thrash.
The Cult was sort of a pop/punk British band before they came to the US. They were also known as Death Cult. They formed officially as The Cult in 1984, though they were around a few years before that as Death Cult. A change was going on in 1985 and '86 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music was getting all the radio airplay like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and in 1987 Gun n Roses debut with Appetite for Destruction was crushing. So when the Cult went to record their third album Electric (1987) he(Ian Astbury)wanted it to be a little more hard rock than their previous two albums, so they hooked up with producer Rick Rubin who drastically changed their sound. Rick Rubin supposedly told them if you want to continue to record silly English pop don't listen to me if you want to rock then do. Personally, I like both versions of The Cult, they followed up Electric (1987) with Sonic Temple (1989) which I'm my opinion was better than Electric. It was also still a heavier version of themselves. They eventually reverted a bit back in the next two albums Ceromony (1991) and The Cult (1994) which are both great records in their own way.
Sunday nights at Mean Mr Mustards in Columbus, Ohio, was AC/DC-Cult night. Every other song was either AC/DC or the Cult. My neck hurts just thinking about dancing to this song back then. So much fun.
In 1981 the Cult was called the Southern Death Cult. They later changed the name to the cult in 83 when they merged into mainstream music in the US. Before they were a punk goth type sound. Theyve had approximately 22 different members in and out of the band over decades. Ian and Billy Duffy have been consistant as far as 'The Cult' goes. Theyve had 10 studio albums two live albums t compilation albums 3 box sets and 41 singles released to date. They are as good live as they are in the studio. They tend to feed off of the crowd and how theyre being received. Theyre great in smaller venues. I have personally seen Ian stop in the middle of a song and ask wtf? He promised they wouldnt play another song until the crowd got into it. He said "i thought i we were in Dallas Texas. This myst be fu#$ing Oklahoma!" Everyone went bat shit and they started playing. Great show. They split right after that one for some time.
Jamel, The Cult started in around 1983, this song was from 1987. I was lucky enough to see them live in Birmingham here in the UK in 1991, awesome gig! Other songs to listen to include their most famous tune She Sells Sanctuary, Fire Woman, Rain, Revolution and Lil Devil. Peace from the UK
The Cult formerly forged in 1983. The Band has gone through a few member changes but was highly influential in it's sound. The Cult Best Of highlights the diversity and awesomeness of the Cult. She Sells Sanctuary and Firewoman are two are the best known hits besides Love Removal Machine. Ian Astbury the Singer says the Doors and the song "The End" blew his mind when he heard the song in the film Apocalypse Now and it was a life changing experience. Actually the Cult's live performance at the American Music Awards of Firewoman was a sight to see as you could see the major artists of the day sitting in the audience including Steven Tyler and Joe Perry loving that performance and digging it. They are a GREAT Band and one of the few that was actually considered Progressive vs. just a Hair or Metal Band back in the Day. The Large Music Retailers in the Day like Spec's Music has the Band in the Progressive Section of Music. So you might say they were ahead of their time but when you listen to a lot of their musical tracks you understand why and you can hear their influence in bands that came out that time period and beyond.
The Cult started in 1982. AC/DC had been around for about ten years by then. Back in Black came out in 1980 though, so they were probably influenced by that. The Cult are still around I think. They have a bunch of good stuff to check out.
Great reaction to my favorite band. Please. Go down the rabbit hole here's a few to start with. Fire Woman Edie (Ciao Baby) Sweet Soul Sister She Sells Sanctuary Rain Lil Devil Wild Hearted Son Revolution Thanks Jamel, If you can do most these that would be Great!!
I remember when I first heard of them, they were called Southern Death Cult, then Death Cult and finally The Cult when they made the big leagues. Ian Ashbury was heavily influenced by The Doors. Saw them here in Montreal back in the day when they opened for Billy Idol. Still have the ticket stub. Good times.
This is a great rabbit hole bro, so many hits that were and where not played on the radio back in the day! She sells sanctuary, peace dog, sun king, wild flower etc.
Painted On My Heart... one of my favourite ballads ever. And what to say about Hollow Man... So many great songs from The Cult... And who hasn't heard the first few bars of She Sells Sanctuary in dozens of commercials...
Wow...shocked....Someone finally is reacting to The Cult. Agree, go down the rabbit hole on this one......Soul asylum, Fire woman, Wild flower.... This is a late 80s band....90s found success after the album "Electric" which his song comes off of. Sonic Temple is simply fantastic. Spend the day listening to them. SO underarted. Billy Duffy Fantastic lead guitar, and Ian played and toured with "The Doors" several years ago.
They started as a goth band from England in the early 80's.Try She Sells Sanctuary or Big Neon Glitter from the Love album and the Witch from later on :) enjoy man the whole Love album is solid (in it's OG form please) :)
@@porcelainthunder2213 Oh please dude I was around at the time, listen to the Love album or Dreamtime those are closer to psychedelia than new romantic\wave and they like most kids of the time were less concerned with labels and more concerned with getting laid and finding a sound that would sell...
@@douglasforsyth1140 its the getups they got the new romantic vibe from, and they themselves put them in that genre. Them blouses aint punk. I was around then, too.
Love The Cult....formed in the Mid 80's. Ian was also the lead singer for The Doors of the 21st Century along with former Doors members Ray Manzarek & Robbie Krieger. Loved Edie, Sweet Soul Sister, & Fire Woman.
You need to go earlier than this and no they weren't like AC/DC, they did an album that sounded a lot like that style of music but they had their own style as well. -She Sells Sanctuary -Rain -American Horse -Fire Woman Seriously you got to do a few of these songs for this channel ,you're going to dig them ✌️👍👊🤘
These guys absolutely kill in concert! Billy Duffy is a monster on lead guitar and makes it all look so easy. Fire Woman, She Sells Sanctuary, Sun King, and Sweet Soul Sister all rock!
Ian Astbury (Vocals) And Billy Duffy (Guitar) Were the only two members, Bass an Drums were 'Hired' in! Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses) once played Drums for them!
"Electric", "Love", and "Soul Asylum" are all albums you can put on and not have to skip any bad song to get to the good ones. They started on the alternative charts and just rocked.
The Cult broke in the US around 1985 with their Love album, they were considered a "New Wave" band. But they collaborated with Rick Rubin on their next album "Electric" which is the album this song is from, their sound definitely became more Rock influenced with new producer Rubin. Then they released their biggest commercially successful album "Sonic Temple" which their highest charted US song "Fire Woman". Lead singer Ian Astbury toured with the original members of the Doors in the late 1990s-early 2000s. Billy Duffy and his white Gretsch Falcon guitar is one the most underrated guitarist of that era in my opinion. Billy and Ian were and still are the core of the band and are still creating new music and touring today! The Cult is my favorite band of all time!!
Fun fact: The Cult singer Ian Astbury performed a live concert with surviving Doors members Robbie Krieger on guitar, Ray Manzarek on keyboards, John Densmore on drums. The Doors never performed songs from their album L.A Woman live because of the death of Jim Morrison. So, with Ian Astbury on vocals, they performed the whole album live. I have the dvd. Pretty cool stuff.
Nice to see you finally react to The Cult. Requested them awhile ago. Check out She Sells Sanctuary, Fire Woman,Rain,Edie(Ciao Baby) if you haven't already?
