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The Cult-Electric

RFTCRFTC Posts: 723
edited August 2011 in Other Music
This gem is 25 years old next year, gave it a spin this morning and sounds as fresh and vibrant as it did in 87.

duffy's solos are spot on and i always appreciated the spot on drumming (sort of phil rudd like) on the album.

Anyone else love this rockin masterpiece? Only minor gripe i had was cover of born to be wild, talk about cliche'd.
San Diego Sports Arena - Oct 25, 2000
MGM Grand - Jul 6, 2006
Cox Arena - Jul 7, 2006
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - May 1, 2010
Alpine Valley Music Theater - Sep 3-4 2011
Made In America, Philly - Sep 2, 2012
EV, Houston - Nov 12-13, 2012
Dallas-November 2013
OKC-November 2013
ACL 2-October 2014
Fenway Night 1, August 2016
Wrigley, Night 1 August 2018
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  • bignumptybignumpty Posts: 139
    I loved this album, as well as Love and Sonic Temple.
    Can't remember when I last listened to them, might just dig the out and have a listen.

    Also got a Manor Sessions EP that has an outstanding version of Outlaw on it.
  • bobasfeetbobasfeet Posts: 1,038
    Classic.
  • RFTCRFTC Posts: 723
    'manor sessions' ep? have not heard of that, not really a cult fanboy. love and sonic temple sandwiched by electric was a 3 album joyride for me. saw them in san diego bout 5 years ago and they rawked. have heard astbury has some spinal issues and has gained weight as a result, movement and behavior is sporadic as a result...
    San Diego Sports Arena - Oct 25, 2000
    MGM Grand - Jul 6, 2006
    Cox Arena - Jul 7, 2006
    New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - May 1, 2010
    Alpine Valley Music Theater - Sep 3-4 2011
    Made In America, Philly - Sep 2, 2012
    EV, Houston - Nov 12-13, 2012
    Dallas-November 2013
    OKC-November 2013
    ACL 2-October 2014
    Fenway Night 1, August 2016
    Wrigley, Night 1 August 2018
  • pjfan021pjfan021 Posts: 684
    was listening to it today...very overlooked band and album. just grabbed sonic temple, ceremony, and beyond good and evil from my friend; heard them all before but haven't owned them. Electric though has to be my fav; billy duffy does some awesome guitar work and ian's voice is quality throughout. Saw them a few years back too and kicked ass.
  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    Probably my least favourite of all the classic Cult albums. Always go for Ceremony, Sonic Temple, Love and The Cult before Electric for some reason. Maybe should give it another listen, it's been years since I listened to it right through.
  • Sweet OblivionSweet Oblivion Posts: 456
    Classic album. Literally love every track (even Born to Be Wild - not sure why it gets such a bad rap. Love this live version from 89 - http://youtu.be/wuH9Vpgiva0). Heard rumours of the band playing this in full next year for the 25th anniversary which would be unbelievable.
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    I'll be honest, I haven't heard it. However, I have Love and I think it is a tremendous record. I'll have to check out Electric.
    7/2/06 - Denver, CO
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    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
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