THE CULT- lil Devil

A clear indication of the influence a producer can have on a band, "Electric" was a massive stylistic shift for the Cult under the influence of Rick Rubin, who steered the band away from their gothic and psychedelic influences and towards a more straightahead L.A. hard rock sound-- guitarist Billy Duffy's semi-hollow guitars, laden in effects, so crucial to the sound of the band, were traded in for a Les Paul and a pile of distortion and Ian Astbury's most indulgent swagger and attitude in his vocals were encouraged and suddenly, there was a very different band going under the name The Cult. The band had previously recorded an album (to be titled "Peace") and brought an early version of "Love Removal Machine" to Rubin for remixing. The producer didn't find anything to do with the piece, but saw the same potential the band saw in it and suggested a rerecording-- "Electric" being the product of that suggestion.

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[cretter]

What a fucking Band

[villea1979]

Billy is the best guitarist on earth ;)

Seen them live in Brussels 7th march!

They rock :DDD

[TheShepTexas]

IF YOU LIKE THIS, listen to " LOVE" released in 1985...so ethereal, you can't stop playing it...ask around! It's more addictive than " the bends" by radiohead!! Maybe for those of us "off" a little bit musically..

[FerdinandiaVeneti]

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[neuregel]

I seen these guys play the longbeach arena new years 1990. was my first concert and I have been a huge fan ever since.

[neuregel]

I seen these guys play the longbeach arena new years 1990. was my first concert and I have been a huge fan ever since.

[Firebrand1967]

I love The CULT! The are simply the the best rock band in the world. They're playing Boston's Orpheum Theatre in April '08, and I'll be there for sure...again! CFFC...always.

[maltese63]

Yes ! It' s just pure rock'n' roll, man !!

[mikkamariela]

Greattttttt THANKS for posting