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The Cult
Beggars Banquet, 1994
Produced by Bob Rock
Available from Amazon.com (click for RealAudio clips)
Ian Astbury, vocals
Billy Duffy, guitars
Craig Adams, bass
Scott Garrett, drums
Scott Humphrey, synth, keyboards, programming
Jim McGiueray, percussion
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The Cult's self-titled sixth album has a surprisingly new sound and direction, and what's with the cover? (compare it to the band's new logo symbol...)
This one's raw and retro, with equal parts of anger and joy. Astbury's vocals are more narrative and in-your-face, which fits the superb lyrics well; and Duffy plays with more buzz and distortion than in the past.
Coming Down has some of the old vibe, but only after Gone has made you realize that the sound you expected is, well, gone. In its place is a jazzy flavor on Joy, unapologetic rawness on Star, and a new vulnerability on Sacred Life and Saints are Down.
After the 3-year wait since Ceremony, this highly anticipated album was almost a disappointment at first. But wait... listen to it again. And again. It grows on you, and you'll rediscover once again those qualities that make the Cult so special and unique.
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1
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Gone
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3:49
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2
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Coming Down (Drug Tongue)
Bob Rock, Fender & string bass
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6:37
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3
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Real Grrrl
Bob Rock, acoustic guitar
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4:26
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4
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Black Sun
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6:19
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5
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Naturally High
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4:23
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6
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Joy
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4:50
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7
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Star
Bob Rock, rhythm guitar
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5:01
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8
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Sacred Life
Bob Rock, acoustic guitar
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5:47
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9
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Be Free
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3:49
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10
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Universal You
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5:15
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11
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Emperor's New Horse
Bob Rock, rhythm guitar
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4:21
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12
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Saints are Down
Bob Rock, acoustic guitar
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6:54
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All tracks composed by Astbury/Duffy
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"Each time the Cult bring out an album they change their style. And each time they get it right."
"it might take a while to get use to but after listening to it ten time in a row i love it!"
-- Music fan reviews at Amazon.com
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