The Cult – Pure Cult - The Singles 1984 - 1995

The Cult – Pure Cult - The Singles 1984–1995

Pure Cult – The Singles 1984–1995 brings together 19 of The Cult's key singles from their first decade as one of Britain's most distinctive rock bands. The collection follows the group from their early gothic and post-punk beginnings through the bigger, harder-edged rock sound that established them internationally, making it a useful overview of the band's development between 1984 and 1995.

The opening run of tracks includes some of The Cult's best-known recordings, from “She Sells Sanctuary” and “Rain” to “Revolution”, “Love Removal Machine” and “Lil' Devil”. “She Sells Sanctuary”, originally released in 1985, became one of the defining songs of the band's early period, combining Ian Astbury's distinctive vocals with Billy Duffy's instantly recognisable guitar sound. The band's move towards a more expansive hard-rock style is particularly evident on later material such as “Fire Woman”, “Edie (Ciao Baby)” and “Sweet Soul Sister”.

The collection also provides a useful snapshot of The Cult's changing sound across the late 1980s and early 1990s. Tracks such as “Wild Flower”, “Star”, “Wild Hearted Son”, “Coming Down (Drug Tongue)” and “Heart Of Soul” demonstrate the band's ability to move between heavy guitar-driven rock, alternative rock and more melodic material while retaining the distinctive Astbury/Duffy partnership at its centre.

With recordings spanning 1984–1995, this compilation covers material from the band's early albums Dreamtime and Love, through Electric, Sonic Temple, Ceremony, The Cult and Beyond Good And Evil. For fans of The Cult, Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy, 1980s British rock, gothic rock, post-punk and classic alternative rock, Pure Cult provides a broad selection of the group's single releases across this important period.

Tracklist

1. She Sells Sanctuary – 4:12
2. Fire Woman – 5:07
3. Lil' Devil – 2:44
4. Spiritwalker – 3:11
5. The Witch – 4:17
6. Revolution – 4:16
7. Love Removal Machine – 4:17
8. Rain – 3:54
9. In The Clouds – 3:59
10. Coming Down (Drug Tongue) – 4:01
11. Edie (Ciao Baby) – 3:59
12. Heart Of Soul – 4:30
13. Wild Flower – 3:37
14. Star – 3:59
15. Resurrection Joe – 4:18
16. Go West – 3:56
17. Sun King – 4:55
18. Wild Hearted Son – 4:24
19. Sweet Soul Sister – 3:29