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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.
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo
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Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mae McKenna, AssociatedPerformer - Jackie Challenor, AssociatedPerformer - Lorenza Johnson, AssociatedPerformer - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd., MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mae McKenna, AssociatedPerformer - Jackie Challenor, AssociatedPerformer - Lorenza Johnson, AssociatedPerformer - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mae McKenna, AssociatedPerformer - Jackie Challenor, AssociatedPerformer - Lorenza Johnson, AssociatedPerformer - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd., MusicPublisher - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Nigel Preston, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Billy Duffy, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cult, MainArtist - Ian Astbury, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Stewart, AssociatedPerformer - Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Screenchoice Ltd, MusicPublisher - Tayminster Ltd, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Mark Brzeicki, AssociatedPerformer
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Album review
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.
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:20
- Main artists: The Cult
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Beggars Banquet
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd 1985 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
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