We grew up in the Orange County California Punk scene.. older punks called us Death Rocker.. yes there was goth kids, but they listen to really soft music, human drama, London after Midnight etc.. and the Boys put make-up on.. skirts etc.. we also had to Fight for everything,, wanna wear creepers? Monkey boots ? .... as a kid we had to defend our Look, I know it sounds trivial,, at 14 it's your entire world.. and made us who we are to this very day.. this music is the soundtrack of my childhood and defiant nature.. peace humans,, life is Way more excepting now.. 1985 thru 92.. was violent for us fringe punks..
Fucking great, the atmosphere grabs you immediately into a dark and magical world. Best work from Astbury and pals as others stated. All musicians on this record are great but these Ray Mondo tribal drums are exceptionally good!
Totally agree with you, even though Southern Death Cult is pretty good too. But this...they put so much heart and soul and spirit in it that you're immediately grabbed by the atmosphere of this record. I remember listening to this as a teenager and having the impression to step into a dark magical world
iRide uWatch yes...only 3 years these 4 were together as SDC,i read...anyway, heard of the Cult back from late 80s...but this???Fuckinggreat musc...my hubby likes the later stuff...its DC n SDC for me!
Southern Death Cult, Death Cult, The Cult.. lots of E.P.s and one official compilation of In studio love tracks, First Cult Album is my favorite of The Cult Dream Time.. cheers from Southern California
yeah, Horse Nation is awesome. I remember back then plugging turntable into my mates bass amp, this sounded soo good! So very good!! It's one of the best tracks of all time for me. Everything about it. This was the best version of Horse Nation too. The bass and percussion - fantastic, the bells, guitar, voice,,, everything.. Powerful.
I've got this CD but it's a 6 track EP with the same cover and track listing apart from having Gods Zoo as the first track and then God Zoo (These Times) -which is a completely different version of God's Zoo. More like a 12"
Released in the days when vinyl ep's contained real quality music and not remix dub instrumental dance mix backwards version bollox. This is real class. And this is dear to my heart.
@Staff Trains quite so indeed... yes... and succinctly stated.... because of the guaranteed dismal contents i have developed a phobia of EP's... back in the days early 80's; music publishers were still an innovative force to be considered.... here and now i cannot abide by anything that lurks under the banner of 'dance' its just tantamount to a prefrontal
not too far off from Killing Joke or Bauhaus or Siouxsie and the Banshees. In fact I can easily imagine Siouxsie singing this instead of Ian. The rhythm section gets to shine a lot more than later Cult records.
I still have this saw them live few times in London they were the best as Death Cult Jamie Stewart great Bass player so underrated saw him couple of times in band he was in before Ritual good band.
Jamie was in my form at High school,an exceptional musician on almost any instrument,and Death Cult were fortunate to recruit such a talent. I feel privileged to have witnessed Jamie, and Ray, performing in both Ritual,and Death Cult.Nigel Preston was a gifted drummer,but Ray was on another level.
Lent this vinyl masterpiece to a so called mate in 85 and never seen again. Thanks, reminds me of mad days hitchhiking to see bands etc. Still think Nigel Preston there best drummer.
oh no! your ex mate owes you something more than just a precious commodity.... this is a metaphysical gem.... remember the 6 degrees of separation there are only six persons between you and the thief. consolations and greetings from tasmania
Christians and Gods Zoo best work of Astbury saw them 5 times in the early 80s lost interest when Duffy went School of Rock and they sacked Jamie and Nigel.
i have never loved this EP and i dont know why. i love everything on the Southern Death Cult LP, i love both sides of the Death cult Gods Zoo single, i love every track on the first 2 or 3 Cult albums. but something about this EP i never got into, i LOVE Horse Nation. and i like parts of Christians and Ghost Dance, but i also dislike parts of Christians and Ghost Dance and i do not like Brothers Grimm at all.
Maybe, but there's more Jimi Hendrix in the atmosphere. Listen to "1983" and "Moon turn the Tides, gently, gently away" from "Electric Ladyland". The intro to "Ghost Dance" uses exactly the same sounds that Hendrix pioneered on those tracks.
We grew up in the Orange County California Punk scene.. older punks called us Death Rocker.. yes there was goth kids, but they listen to really soft music, human drama, London after Midnight etc.. and the Boys put make-up on.. skirts etc.. we also had to Fight for everything,, wanna wear creepers? Monkey boots ? .... as a kid we had to defend our Look, I know it sounds trivial,, at 14 it's your entire world.. and made us who we are to this very day.. this music is the soundtrack of my childhood and defiant nature.. peace humans,, life is Way more excepting now.. 1985 thru 92.. was violent for us fringe punks..
The start of Horse Nation still gives me goosebumps just like the very first time I heard it
nothing refills my soul more than this ep taking me back to these gigs.
& Now there touring as The Death Cult ....see u at a gig zooon !!!
and it's great we get The Cult version, too, two excellent versions of the song (though if I had to choose i think i would go with this one.)
Fucking great, the atmosphere grabs you immediately into a dark and magical world. Best work from Astbury and pals as others stated. All musicians on this record are great but these Ray Mondo tribal drums are exceptionally good!
Sounds more like the Great Nations having a WAR PARTY
What an awesome slab of vinyl. Remember, this is a single, 4 fantastic tracks on one 12 " single...Astbury and Co never did better in my opinion.
Totally agree with you, even though Southern Death Cult is pretty good too. But this...they put so much heart and soul and spirit in it that you're immediately grabbed by the atmosphere of this record. I remember listening to this as a teenager and having the impression to step into a dark magical world
I liked southern death cult , also death cult both were good , the best track the cult did was spirit walker.
Bang on!
still got mine among others
Wish they continued with this sound a bit longer.
iRide uWatch yes...only 3 years these 4 were together as SDC,i read...anyway, heard of the Cult back from late 80s...but this???Fuckinggreat musc...my hubby likes the later stuff...its DC n SDC for me!
Well, they did! Of course! Ever heard of "Dreamtime"? 🙄
DecodeR the Dreamtime album has some good songs on it but it sounds watered down
they can lean toward this sound when live
If they did remain they would have been famous
probably my favourite record of all time
Song list they had pre Cult is amazing. First i heard was the live ones. Violent versions. Hardly a note dropped at The Lyceum.
when music was exciting
One of the best EPs ever
@@Gumshrud why you listening stop trying to cause trouble this music is great that's why you're here
For in sync crap there’s always today’s chart
Brothers Grimm and horse nation are one of my faves
TWO of your faves
Still have this beauty now framed and on the wall
Great band all down the years but this was the most pure and best.
Ian could sing anything and it would be awesome
first time listening to this band, still on the first song and I might say this is one of my favorite things ever
Get the love album immediately
@@annnoel9819 No, he'll be disappointed for sure. I'll suggest to try Southern Death Cult instead
Southern Death Cult, Death Cult, The Cult.. lots of E.P.s and one official compilation of In studio love tracks, First Cult Album is my favorite of The Cult Dream Time.. cheers from Southern California
Love horse nation so much
Let's dance !
yeah, Horse Nation is awesome. I remember back then plugging turntable into my mates bass amp, this sounded soo good! So very good!! It's one of the best tracks of all time for me. Everything about it. This was the best version of Horse Nation too. The bass and percussion - fantastic, the bells, guitar, voice,,, everything.. Powerful.
This is the best thing Astbury and Duffy have done in my opinion, would love to have seen Death Cult live
A great EP from a great group!!
I use to have my one hour on air(radio) weekly.One day i decided to share The Cult history entire hour.💚
Billy's finest guitar work here classic ep
I've got this CD but it's a 6 track EP with the same cover and track listing apart from having Gods Zoo as the first track and then God Zoo (These Times) -which is a completely different version of God's Zoo. More like a 12"
If I remember correctly...
God Zoo "both" version were a 7inch ..
Makes sense to include it on a CD..
the bass guitar on "christians" is great.
Released in the days when vinyl ep's contained real quality music and not remix dub instrumental dance mix backwards version bollox.
This is real class.
And this is dear to my heart.
Midland Transport YOU SAID IT!!!!CHEERS N GOOD LIFE TO YOU.🤗
@Staff Trains quite so indeed... yes... and succinctly stated.... because of the guaranteed dismal contents i have developed a phobia of EP's... back in the days early 80's; music publishers were still an innovative force to be considered....
here and now i cannot abide by anything that lurks under the banner of 'dance' its just tantamount to a prefrontal
@@chrisbinckes2732 way to wicked smart !!
Actually incorrect, the 12" extended remix was in full flow at that time. Some were quite good. Plus dub Reggae rules !
@@pressureworks I was thinking exactly the same. There were plenty of 12" extended remixes about well before this came out.
the best ep ever end of
This is good, reminds me of the gun club.
I love guns !!
Great production, & sound quality, especially on Horse Nation. Who was the Producer ??
Jeremy Green apparently
@@scotznotslopped-empir-1555 thank you !!
Yes did know Damiano, was at Sheffield at one of first gigs he played. Made comment as Nige was a mate.
Had this on vinyl
they played horse nation when we was saw them two years in Cardiff uni..
I can't believe it's not desert rock. It's something better.
not too far off from Killing Joke or Bauhaus or Siouxsie and the Banshees. In fact I can easily imagine Siouxsie singing this instead of Ian. The rhythm section gets to shine a lot more than later Cult records.
southerdeathcult the best
¡Excellent! I´m dancing right now, great band, thanks.
Without a doubt, still stands the test of time, in 2023! 40 years old wow.
I got the original EP from SITUATION 2 record company before they release to BEGGARS BANQUET records.GHOST DANCE is my favourite.
I still have this saw them live few times in London they were the best as Death Cult Jamie Stewart great Bass player so underrated saw him couple of times in band he was in before Ritual good band.
Jamie was in my form at High school,an exceptional musician on almost any instrument,and Death Cult were fortunate to recruit such a talent. I feel privileged to have witnessed Jamie, and Ray, performing in both Ritual,and Death Cult.Nigel Preston was a gifted drummer,but Ray was on another level.
Mother Russia
Preston was a great drummer, loved with Theatre of Hate....Heroin got him in the end RIP
Agreed but I think ray mondo played on this?
@@davebrown8227 Absolutely correct mate
@@arminius4406 OK thanks
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so many memories... top top band
Miles Ahead at the time and such brilliant gigs.....Proper
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EVERY FUCKING RAINY DAY SINCE 1983 THHIS GETS A SPIN///
GOD BLESS YOU !!
Lent this vinyl masterpiece to a so called mate in 85 and never seen again. Thanks, reminds me of mad days hitchhiking to see bands etc. Still think Nigel Preston there best drummer.
Nigel Preston dosn't play drums on this record. The drummer here is Ray Mondo
yes he is on this Nigel was their drummer Before Ray mondo they swopped with Sex Gang Children
Ray played on this song/EP. Nigel replaced him in the Summer of 83 and played on Gods Zoo.
oh no! your ex mate owes you something more than just a precious commodity.... this is a metaphysical gem.... remember the 6 degrees of separation there are only six persons between you and the thief. consolations and greetings from tasmania
I feel you. I fried the vinyl of this in a car moving in Florida..
Sounds like 1950's yet would rock the ears off someone in 2050
Blood is Thicker Than Water - We Are Bound Forever. :-)
Andy irons kissed by God
Christians and Gods Zoo best work of Astbury saw them 5 times in the early 80s lost interest when Duffy went School of Rock and they sacked Jamie and Nigel.
😍😍😍😍✌✌✌✌ 2 lusty souls are we
i have never loved this EP and i dont know why. i love everything on the Southern Death Cult LP, i love both sides of the Death cult Gods Zoo single, i love every track on the first 2 or 3 Cult albums. but something about this EP i never got into, i LOVE Horse Nation. and i like parts of Christians and Ghost Dance, but i also dislike parts of Christians and Ghost Dance and i do not like Brothers Grimm at all.
Never heard this before... l hear some Bauhaus in "ghost dance"... reminds me of "dark entries"
Maybe, but there's more Jimi Hendrix in the atmosphere. Listen to "1983" and "Moon turn the Tides, gently, gently away" from "Electric Ladyland". The intro to "Ghost Dance" uses exactly the same sounds that Hendrix pioneered on those tracks.
Also you can hear "Hanging garden" from the Cure in "Horse Nation" but yet they managed to have their own sound anyway
Edizione storica. 4 brani capostipite. Con i Gun Club erano i gruppi più tosti.
Le chitarre al top innovative
great opus
possibly the greatest single ever released...
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Thank you x
Great tunes, but very one dimensional vocals.
2 OF THOSE BOLLOCKS.......YES..
Sounds like country music from a western film 😂😂🤮