@@BrianDonnelly68100% but the album The Cult is fantastic too!! You can’t leave that out. Have you heard the Manor Sessions? Was recorded between Electric & Sonic Temple
I played this CD to death back in the day. The Cult are so underrated outside of Canada it's criminal. They, The Hip, and Tea Party all made up a large part of my 90's listening.
She was definitely more civilized. My first time seeing them was when they opened for Metallica on the Justice Tour. Crazy crowd. Seen them several times on their own since.
The last concert I saw before the lockdown was The Cult's Sonic Temple 2019 tour. So fucking good. Setlist from the Seattle show at the Moore Theater: Sun King New York City Automatic Blues Sweet Soul Sister American Horse Soul Asylum Edie (Ciao Baby) Fire Woman Rise American Gothic Spiritwalker The Phoenix She Sells Sanctuary Encore: Wild Flower Rain Love Removal Machine
Saw them in Minneapolis about 10 years ago. Ian's mike went out. Didn't phase him. He just sang louder and you could still hear him over the band clear as day. Amazing.
My grandparents stayed at a motel once and the cult were next door. My grandmother said they had "very pretty bikes" they were polishing and were very polite when they were speaking with them and asked if they were the "boys in the cover" of the local entertainment rag they picked up. My grandfather looked like Santa and would draw people in wherever he went, so they met the Cult and said they were nice boys.
@@billtcheapbuiltcheap9568 By the way Edwin.jansen is from The Netherlands. And the stereotype dictates that those people are very direct. The point I was making was that the Cult band members must be nice and polite because they are British.
@edwin.jansen great. Then I got your point immediately, but think it falls on its face. My grandmother was the initial polite person, they were polite back, Mr grandfather was polite as well. One thing my grandmother never said in her story about them was their nationality. Well, she was French and my grandfather was Irish... ;-) Wait??? I'm the one not getting the point? I can be funny.
They've always been in a bit of a weird place. People who know them love them. Sadly, not everyone has been exposed. They're kind of a like a badly kept secret. I think it has something to do with them not really fitting into any "box" that would get them any real consistent radio time. But yeah, they are NOT underrated by those who know of them.
I saw the Cult live in October of 1988 and they were the best sounding live band I ever heard. They really do sound as good live as the studio recordings. That just shows how much they care about their live sound. He danced, a lot, while singing and there was no interruption with his breathing. He was smooth, clean and clear. Truly amazing live band. It's a shame on the music industry that they never got much recognition because they were actually very popular with the public.
This group has a history of being unnoticed. I saw The Cult in Brisbane...sometime in the late 90s. They're still in my playlist...& will always be there.
@@RobertSmith-js2kz Don't get me wrong, I love The Cult... but "massive" they were not. They were almost niche, when they should have been Guns N' Roses, Metallica, U2 huge (U2 sucks but in term of exposure and mass awareness...).
The Cult is amazing. I grew up with this music. Even after listening to this song hundreds of times, I still feel like getting up and dancing to it. such a great groove.
The Cult transcends the genre model that so many artists follow... They were absolutely loved by new wave, metal, glam, goth and punk listeners in the 80s and 90s. I could listed to these analysis videos all day ❤❤❤. Thank you Elizabeth for the many smiles, chuckles and tears so far... some of these songs touch the soul and you articulate what is happening so perfectly.
The Cult's transformation from their early alternative sound into the coolest version of The Doors possible is still stunning. Its such a 180. I still contend "American Horse" is a top 5 song in the late 80s rock era.
This one hit hard, as a teenager I went to see the Aerosmith Pump tour and The Cult opened for them. My buddy and I enjoyed Aerosmith, but we came away life-long Cult fans, couldn't stop talking about how amazing they are. We talk about that night still...
They're different if you classify them as a "band" because it's really only been Ian and Billy... And about 86 other members over the years! 🤣 Don't know about his personal life, but have to agree his once powerful voice is nowhere near what it was. Still love em though. 😊
The cult has been my favorite band since the first time I heard them. This song has always been amazing with most of their other music. But watching you blush, knowing what your husband thinks of you when he hears this song. Adorable he he.
The Cult were an absolutely awesome live show...high energy! Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have been the dynamic heart of the group from the beginning, creating their signature sound.
As a goth/rock musician for the last 38 years, I am amaze to witness the fact that you experience, for the 1st time, my entire youth, that I heard like thousands of times... .. All these songs are carved to my brain, note by note, and they will follow me in etherals
Just saw The Cult a few months ago for the first time since I last saw them in '92. They still kick ass, and Ian's voice is still fantastic. Money well spent!
1985 my ex-husband‘s best friend came over with a cassette in his hand, and he was trying to tell my ex-husband how good this band was, and I snatched it out of his hand, and I threw it in my tape deck, and I started listening to it. I was so mesmerized and so blown awaythat I hid the cassette just told him I couldn’t find it when he went to leave. I wore that tape out. I’ve been a lover ever since.❤
Saw the cult a few years ago and Ian threw his tambourine up really high to catch it, but lost it in the lights, it hit him in the face and put a big gash in his face, just kept on rocking with blood pouring all over. So freaking rock!
Saw him Seattle 5 years ago and thought he didn't bust himself in the face but he absolutely wore out and destroyed about 6 tambourines through the show. It was hilarious he just got another one and kept on going.
It was a jukebox favourite of mine at university. Also "Rain"! Another one that needs turning up loud is "Waterfront" by Simple Minds. Ah, those were the days...
The Cult are one of those bands that are so great to put on headphones/ear buds and listen to. The production value is epic. The swirling in stereo sounds.
Loved The Cult since the first time I heard them ("She Sells Sanctuary"). And I had the pleasure of experiencing Ian Astbury as the singer for a remergence of half of The Doors.
Prefer that one as a vocalist intro. She sells Sanctuary... But I'm sure our hosts would love a deep dive into the whole OTT Gothic period.. Sisters of Mercy and The Mission, Bauhaus etc as most of the present Heavy rock and opera/classic orchestra backed rock bands roots can be found there. 🧙🏼♂️🇬🇧🌌 Besides she will love the Dark Cos play style and Ethnic mixing like with Offra Hazia in Temple of love .. Happy birthday Elizabeth 🎂 🎉 🎈 🧙🏼♂️🌌
I saw that as well. It was at the now defunct Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. Ian’s physical resemblance to Jim Morrison, not just his vocal resemblance, was down right frightening.
After hearing the name of the song for weeks (it was like, #1 dance track in the UK) I finally caught the video on MTV, and was blown away. (If she likes his dance moves, wait until she sees his stomp/kick at the beginning of that video!) They've been my band ever since. I have a ridiculous collection of import 12" vinyl singles and CD's, picture discs, etc.
This song, amongst all of the 80s metal bands - to me - is the quintessential blues/hair/metal rock that has the growl, the drive, the supreme 4 on the floor straight adrenaline build that just has the great hook you can help but sing and stomp to. It was very common of 80s metal bands to film music videos at arena tour setups, catch it over a few sound checks and youve got a music video. This song, as all the comments before me say, is perfect to blast loud and sing your head off to!
"Edie, Ciao Baby", a song about Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol's muse, is awesome! The woman that inspired the song "Firewoman" to Ian Astbury, is featured in the video, portraying Edie Sedgwick. They were an item for awhile. Also, I LOVE the song "Wildflower" for a rockin' song with a great beat. I love all of their music!
@@terrygray9816 Sorry if it came across sounding that way. I've read a biography about Edie Sedgwick, and of course I know that. What I was saying, is Ian Astbury and the woman portraying the Edie character in the video, who was also the inspiration behind "Firewoman" were an item for awhile. I can't recall her name. But, I'm referring to the woman in the video and Ian.
There was a joke in Canada that Jeff Martin of the Tea Party should have taken that gig since he looks and sounds so much like Jim Morrison already. Apparently Martin hated the comparison.
I used to play The Cult on cover bands, back when I started to play (96 through 2006). Lil' Devil, Fire Woman, Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine, She Sells Sanctuary... These were all simple, catchy songs that got everybody pumped on live shows. They just worked. I like Ian's voice a lot and, although he doesn't have a big range and lots of stylistic resources, I consider him a great singer. He does a lot with what little he has at his disposal. In some ways, I compare him with Mark Knopfler. While being nothing alike, they are two singers who can express themselves fully, while not having many "tools" to work with. I find The Cult to be the prime example of straight ahead FM Rock, although they get connected with gothic rock loads of times, due to their clothing and visuals. They are definitely an underrated band. As always, love your videos. Keep 'em coming...
Yay!!! I L0VE the Cult! I think you will too. Ian Astbury's got a distinctive voice....and just like you know Ian's voice when you hear it, Billy Duffy's guitar riffs arei also uniquely identifiable! Looking forward to you reaction and impressions ☮🖤🎶🎵
Their song Sweet Salvation is one amazing vocal performances. Ian Astbury is a massively underrated singer. His name should always be up there when discussing the best voices of rock.
Whan Ian was a kid his dad was in the RAF and was posted to an American airbase in the US. Ian attended a US school and was bullied by some of the students as he was the outsider. The kids from the First Nations community did not bully him and he struck up friendships with them. This gave him an appreciation and interest in their culture which can be seen in the way he styled himself, heard in the music and indeed seen in some of the dance moves!
Yay! The Cult is one of my favorite bands ever. I have been lucky enough to see them live four separate times in the last two years and they still kill it, so excited to see your reaction to this 😃.
@@stevenporter8740 That bill right there sums up the musical journey The Cult took over the years. Trippy, gothy to start, to Love's swirling, pulsing, dynamic rock, then Rick Rubin turns them into a modern AC/DC for Electric, to this big arena rock flash and strut. I liked them all. Still do.
Dear young miss, I am very very new to this ....whatever?, platform? I have seen some of your videos. Your analysis, of most things, is spot on. My reason to react to you for this particular song, is my great and good friends recent death My friend introduced me to the Cult. I introduced him to Joe Satriani. We both loved Iron Maiden. We survived and helped each other through , honestly, death defying situations. He died of a massive stroke. Ten days younger than myself. I love this song. I loved my bud. Thank you for everything you do.
Unfortunately, I'm going to be at the doctors for this. But, I am so happy to see this being shown. The Cult is a very underrated, phenomenal group. My favorite is American Horse
@TheCharismaticVoice thank you for your concern, Elizabeth. Unfortunately, I got a few things going on, but they're not exactly life-threatening. Mostly, it has to do with surgery on my back. I hope to be back in full swing in a couple of months and be able to maybe get a part-time job so I can support you and a couple of other reactors better. Thanks for all the entertainment and the knowledge that you give us.
@@mckinnonkatz24 You are correct- I have owned every album since late 80s, seen them live, met Ian, and continue to love them. Dreamtime even has Native American images on the cover, and "Spiritwalker," one of my favorite songs of theirs, clearly from Native American philosophy. I even have Southern Death Cult album has a song "Apache" and references to desert flowers. I was convinced they were from the USA southwest for the first few years, I think.
@@jas137 Somebody from the actual US Southwest would've probably not disregarded actual individual Native Americans the way they did with the cover and videos from Ceremony. The Ceremony cover pic was used without the parents' or child's consent, and the burning of the child's image in the band's promotional videos had heavily negative religious connotations to that family. There was a lawsuit. The legal settlement seems to have had an NDA that prevents the band and the child's parents from discussing the outcome. Because of that, nobody knows whether the situation was remedied to the family's satisfaction.
The singer is Ian Astbury and he's an amazing frontman, but never seems to be in the discussion about the greatest frontmen of all time. In my opinion, he's right up there with the likes of Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler and Axl Rose to name just a few. He's a true entertainer and Billy Duffy absolutely slays the guitar. Also, The Cult are one of the most underrated bands of the '80s and "Sonic Temple" has to be one of the top ten rock albums from the '80s.
I'm super looking forward to hearing more of their stuff! My hubby said one of the most iconic rock songs ever comes from them, but I've never heard it before.
@@TheCharismaticVoiceYour husband is right and you won't regret hearing more from them. I definitely wouldn't be surprised if they became one of your favorite bands to react to on here, that's how great they're!
@@TheCharismaticVoice They have one of the best hard rock album trifectas (string of 3 great releases on a row) out there: Love, Electric, then Sonic Temple. Really cool evolution from Goth Rock to Arena Rock. Truly one of the most underrated rock bands.
Am i the only one who when they see the thumbnail you think to yourself, I can't wait to see her experience this, that and the third. Then she still manages surprise you great tune. Hope to see her rockin some more Cult.
The Cult was one of the few bands that you stopped to.listen from what you were doing when they came on the radio. Always loved San Francisco radio dj Big Rick Stewart for putting them on whether they fit the station format or not. Elizabeth your husband does have great taste. I really enjoyed your analysis of this song. Now l will have more to think.about while l am banging my head.
So cool to see you reacting to The Cult! One of the great (but oft overlooked) Rock bands of all-time from England. They used to be the Southern Death Cult, in a previous early line-up. Anyway, please don't forget to look at Thin Lizzy and UFO, among other GREAT Rock bands of years gone by. 😎
I am disabled and on a fixed income, so I can't contribute monetarily, but I do watch your videos multiple times each. I like and comment as well to support your channel in the ways I can. I write all this in with the hope that from time to time, you might honor requests from people who can't give cash but do still love and support the channel. I understand and respect that your time and work are valuable, and I believe you when you say you appreciate all who watch your videos. I worked in the gaming industry for 20+ years, so I fully understand that some "customers" are more valuable than others. But it's good business to throw a bone to the 'less' valuable customers, too. All that being said, I request Rain as your next The Cult song and ask that you mix in some U2 when you get the chance. Thank you. Keep up the good work, and I wish you continued success and happiness with the channel and your family. ❤
Everyone can stop yucking someone else's yum now please. There are tons of U2 songs worth considering. I don't like everything on the channel and I just skip those videos. You can too.
This is the reason all of us GenX-ers will be deaf before the age of 50. Music like this is MEANT to be played loud enough to FEEL it. Ive already got the hearing of my 82yo father from years of concert staging and my custom built car stereos😂
OH YEA!!!! Ten Thumbs up for this selection. This group got lost in the shuffle between Hair Metal and Grunge. Very talented and that Sonic Temple album rocked! Sweet Soul Sister would be an excellent choice as well
I don’t always listen to The Cult, but when I do, so do my neighbors!
Facts!
Touche'
beautifully put
I'm stealing that, lol!
Lol the same line I always use for Led Zeppelin
Its a crime the The Cult arent more recognized. This album is particular is on fire from the first to last song.
The Cult arguably acieved the mythical perfect Three Album Run with Love, Electric and Sonic Temple.
@@BrianDonnelly68100% but the album The Cult is fantastic too!! You can’t leave that out. Have you heard the Manor Sessions? Was recorded between Electric & Sonic Temple
I played this CD to death back in the day. The Cult are so underrated outside of Canada it's criminal. They, The Hip, and Tea Party all made up a large part of my 90's listening.
@@DarkenSeyreth Now - the Tea Party needs reviewing here -amazing voice
@@DarkenSeyreth You seem to think they're Canadians.
Elizabeth just felt what we all felt the first time we heard it 35 years ago.
Nah.. she was waaay more civilized upon first listen. I had the volume cranked, running around the room, and screaming along with the chorus! 🤘🏼🎸
It's one of my first all-time favourite gigs. 1987 at East Leagues Club Brisbane QLD Australia.
Still play it...loud
She was definitely more civilized. My first time seeing them was when they opened for Metallica on the Justice Tour. Crazy crowd. Seen them several times on their own since.
First saw them back around 1989. They destroyed my fragile little mind!
I'm a simple man... I see The Cult, I click. No questions asked. Greatest rock band of all time.
The last concert I saw before the lockdown was The Cult's Sonic Temple 2019 tour. So fucking good.
Setlist from the Seattle show at the Moore Theater:
Sun King
New York City
Automatic Blues
Sweet Soul Sister
American Horse
Soul Asylum
Edie (Ciao Baby)
Fire Woman
Rise
American Gothic
Spiritwalker
The Phoenix
She Sells Sanctuary
Encore:
Wild Flower
Rain
Love Removal Machine
He is not wrong
Best ever? You ARE a simple man 😂
@@CorePathwaySimple doesn’t mean wrong, lad :)
@@johndorian1644 True that. All art is subjective; I respect your opinion and at the same time can’t help but be a smart-ass
Ian Atsbury is one of the best singers ever. This dude is so unique in tone and style it’s really a gift to all of our ears!
Don't leave Billy Duffy hanging
Saw them in Minneapolis about 10 years ago. Ian's mike went out. Didn't phase him. He just sang louder and you could still hear him over the band clear as day. Amazing.
“She Sells Sanctuary” is a good next listen.
seconded, my favorite cult song
I'd suggest "Edie (Ciao Baby)" as next - and THEN "She sells sanctuary"
Along with many more...
Agree, "She Sells Sanctuary" :)
The long version of She Sells Sanctuary has some fun additional vocalizations.
My grandparents stayed at a motel once and the cult were next door. My grandmother said they had "very pretty bikes" they were polishing and were very polite when they were speaking with them and asked if they were the "boys in the cover" of the local entertainment rag they picked up. My grandfather looked like Santa and would draw people in wherever he went, so they met the Cult and said they were nice boys.
Well, they are British! ;-)
@@edwin.jansen and my grandparents were from America.
Did you have a point?
@@billtcheapbuiltcheap9568 You are funny! 🤣 Let me rephrase for more clarity. Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy are British.
@@billtcheapbuiltcheap9568 By the way Edwin.jansen is from The Netherlands. And the stereotype dictates that those people are very direct. The point I was making was that the Cult band members must be nice and polite because they are British.
@edwin.jansen great. Then I got your point immediately, but think it falls on its face.
My grandmother was the initial polite person, they were polite back, Mr grandfather was polite as well.
One thing my grandmother never said in her story about them was their nationality.
Well, she was French and my grandfather was Irish... ;-)
Wait??? I'm the one not getting the point?
I can be funny.
If your husband recommended this, yes he has outstanding tastes. The Cult is simply put, the most under rated hard rock band ever.
Anyone else screaming "Just let it get to the chorus!!!" 😆
Yes!!!!! That's where the song really cranks up
Absolutely the worst place to cut.
😂
Totally, each time I think it will get there but she stops it short each and every time!
She was killing me with the stops.
Ian Astbury's voice is so powerful. next is "Love Removal Machine"!
What about rain?
seconded emphatically on Love Removal
@@BallStAlum96 I forgot about this song. I agree, tis great, along with she sells sanctuary
Love Removal Machine is my all time fav Cult song.
Sweet soul sister
Listening to you listening to the song for the first time, makes me hear the song again for the first time
This is a song, that I'm convinced, can not be played loudly enough.
Have always said that about Love, too..to this day havent gotten that one loud enough. And I've tried.
100% agree!
Pardon?
F yes
This one and Sweet Soul Sister
and American Horse
and Edie
oh hell the entire Sonic Temple album
oh and She Sells Sanctuary....
The Cult is criminally underrated.
Not by the fans they're not.
Oh FFS! You must not have been alive in the 90’s.
@@SaltyBob355 My thoughts exactly. The Cult were never underrated.
They've always been in a bit of a weird place. People who know them love them. Sadly, not everyone has been exposed. They're kind of a like a badly kept secret. I think it has something to do with them not really fitting into any "box" that would get them any real consistent radio time. But yeah, they are NOT underrated by those who know of them.
I don't care I want it all for myself.
I saw the Cult live in October of 1988 and they were the best sounding live band I ever heard. They really do sound as good live as the studio recordings. That just shows how much they care about their live sound. He danced, a lot, while singing and there was no interruption with his breathing. He was smooth, clean and clear. Truly amazing live band. It's a shame on the music industry that they never got much recognition because they were actually very popular with the public.
I saw them in 87 for the Electric tour-opening for billy idol and they blew him away. They have a great goth metal and regular metal album, and more.
The Cult: Electric - One of the few albums I own that plays start to finish. Top notch Rock & Roll!
I had that poster on my bedroom wall as a teenager. 🙌
Soooo true...
And Love is a bit better to me !!
YES!
The Cult Love is the best album, in my opinion - for the best drum fills EVER!!! And the songs, too. ;-)
+1
This group has a history of being unnoticed. I saw The Cult in Brisbane...sometime in the late 90s. They're still in my playlist...& will always be there.
kinda got lost in the glam craze at the time
super underrated.
Yep, a band that should have been HUGE but just never was. Still... I crank them up every chance I get.
@@sandman_says_runrunner4701 Hardly. These guys were massive in the 80s. Music of my youth. Love, Electric and Sonic Temple were huge records.
@@RobertSmith-js2kz Don't get me wrong, I love The Cult... but "massive" they were not. They were almost niche, when they should have been Guns N' Roses, Metallica, U2 huge (U2 sucks but in term of exposure and mass awareness...).
I'm Canadian. I've never seen them live, but this, she sells sanctuary and love removal machine are still in my playlist
The Cult is amazing. I grew up with this music.
Even after listening to this song hundreds of times, I still feel like getting up and dancing to it. such a great groove.
Who else wants to hear Elizabeth sing a rock song like this. I bet she would be really good at it.
Yes please!
Absolutely!!
That’s 4 times she’s stopped it in the exact same spot !
The Cult is legendary. One of the best rock bands of all time.
The Cult transcends the genre model that so many artists follow... They were absolutely loved by new wave, metal, glam, goth and punk listeners in the 80s and 90s. I could listed to these analysis videos all day ❤❤❤. Thank you Elizabeth for the many smiles, chuckles and tears so far... some of these songs touch the soul and you articulate what is happening so perfectly.
Rain is my all-time favorite! I love the Cult. Criminally underrated. A very unique mix of classic rock and New Wave. Love them
Rain.. was our Anthem
There is no finer work of art than “ Rain”
The Cult's transformation from their early alternative sound into the coolest version of The Doors possible is still stunning. Its such a 180. I still contend "American Horse" is a top 5 song in the late 80s rock era.
Yeah, man. That song is a banger.
Glad I'm not the only one who recognised that particular song as the standout on that album
This one hit hard, as a teenager I went to see the Aerosmith Pump tour and The Cult opened for them. My buddy and I enjoyed Aerosmith, but we came away life-long Cult fans, couldn't stop talking about how amazing they are. We talk about that night still...
The Cult were such a massively underrated band. Every song they did had this same intensity.
They started as a kind of Cure band, and then somebody gave them some interesting weed.
They were on regular rotation on MTV and radio stations in the 80’s and early 90’s
They're still together and putting out music. 👍🏽
Were they underrated?
@@hadeseye2297Not in my book. These guys are Tier 1 rockers all day, every day.
YESSSSS!!!! At last it's happening!!! I think Fire Woman is a song that will absolutely speak to Elizabeth's soul! Can't wait to hear her reaction!
I feel that way too!!
I mean, Kirk picked this song for my birthday, so I think he agrees with you too!
@@TheCharismaticVoice "Twisting like a flame in a slow dance, baby"....definitely sounds like your kind vibes! 😊
The imagery is really, really cool!
@@TheCharismaticVoice Happy birthday (early or late, but happy nonetheless!) 😊
THE CULT! One of the best front ment voices - so distinct, powerful, unique. The songs! The BAND. Come back to us.
Wow , The Cult?
Awesome
Ian Astbury is literally criminally underrated as a vocalist and the band is super tight
Ummm... there is no criminal law about underrating singers so I guess you meant figuratively... lol
But is a great junkie and hasn't sung worth a crap in 15 years.
They're different if you classify them as a "band" because it's really only been Ian and Billy... And about 86 other members over the years! 🤣
Don't know about his personal life, but have to agree his once powerful voice is nowhere near what it was.
Still love em though. 😊
Ian Astbury is one of the most underrated Lead Singers of all time!!!!!
The cult has been my favorite band since the first time I heard them. This song has always been amazing with most of their other music. But watching you blush, knowing what your husband thinks of you when he hears this song. Adorable he he.
These guys have written some of the most awesome rock songs ever. Everything between "Love" and "Ceremony" is pure gold
Dreamtime is an incredible album too, my favourite, a different sound completely.
I think I agree with this assessment, although Beyond Good & Evil is the album that should have come after Ceremony, and is of equal quality.
"She sell sanctuary" absolute classic ... you'll love it!
YES!
Extended version of She Sells
Been on my playlist for years ABSOLUTE BANGER
Fire woman is the gateway song between 80s hairband music and 90s grunge.
Great song, great band.
"Sweet Soul Sister" is another great song by The Cult... Possibly my favorite...
Edit (Ciao Baby), Revolution, and Heart Of Soul are epic too... actually, The Cult were pretty much the epitome of 'all killer, no filler'
The Cult were an absolutely awesome live show...high energy! Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have been the dynamic heart of the group from the beginning, creating their signature sound.
A really good friend saw them recently in Reno and said unfortunately it was disappointing.
I saw them last year and they were still awesome live
@@iainweller452
Good to know.
Literally the best guitar riff ever. Love this song
As a goth/rock musician for the last 38 years, I am amaze to witness the fact that you experience, for the 1st time, my entire youth, that I heard like thousands of times...
..
All these songs are carved to my brain, note by note, and they will follow me in etherals
I'm I'm I'm I'm I'm I'm flabbergasted these people have never heard these songs!
The power of music is absolutely enchanting.... beautifully stated 🎵 🎸❤️🔥
ELECTRIC!!! One of the best rock bands ever! And one of a few distinctive vocalists of the genre. This will get your blood flowing.
This song gives me goosebumps.
The guitar, his voice and the lyrics.
Was a massive favourite of mine back in the day....
This song is as good today as the day it was released. This was a huge song for them and well deserved.
Just saw The Cult a few months ago for the first time since I last saw them in '92. They still kick ass, and Ian's voice is still fantastic. Money well spent!
1985 my ex-husband‘s best friend came over with a cassette in his hand, and he was trying to tell my ex-husband how good this band was, and I snatched it out of his hand, and I threw it in my tape deck, and I started listening to it. I was so mesmerized and so blown awaythat I hid the cassette just told him I couldn’t find it when he went to leave. I wore that tape out. I’ve been a lover ever since.❤
Saw the cult a few years ago and Ian threw his tambourine up really high to catch it, but lost it in the lights, it hit him in the face and put a big gash in his face, just kept on rocking with blood pouring all over. So freaking rock!
Saw him Seattle 5 years ago and thought he didn't bust himself in the face but he absolutely wore out and destroyed about 6 tambourines through the show. It was hilarious he just got another one and kept on going.
I love this story. THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
She Sells Sanctuary is one of the few songs that gets better the louder you play it, and I have no idea why.
Yes, yes, and yes. And she needs to react to it, too.
It was a jukebox favourite of mine at university. Also "Rain"! Another one that needs turning up loud is "Waterfront" by Simple Minds. Ah, those were the days...
One of the few?
Every time I hear it, it takes me back to hours and hours of playing Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2
True of almost every song by The Cult!
The Cult are one of those bands that are so great to put on headphones/ear buds and listen to. The production value is epic. The swirling in stereo sounds.
She sells sanctuary is iconic and gives me the colly wobbles every time I hear it
The Cult is an absolutely amazing band. Criminally underrated!
Oh my, this song just ROCKS ;)
Loved The Cult since the first time I heard them ("She Sells Sanctuary"). And I had the pleasure of experiencing Ian Astbury as the singer for a remergence of half of The Doors.
That and Edie (ciao baby) are great songs
Prefer that one as a vocalist intro. She sells Sanctuary...
But I'm sure our hosts would love a deep dive into the whole OTT Gothic period.. Sisters of Mercy and The Mission, Bauhaus etc as most of the present Heavy rock and opera/classic orchestra backed rock bands roots can be found there. 🧙🏼♂️🇬🇧🌌
Besides she will love the Dark Cos play style and Ethnic mixing like with Offra Hazia in Temple of love ..
Happy birthday Elizabeth 🎂 🎉 🎈 🧙🏼♂️🌌
I saw that as well. It was at the now defunct Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. Ian’s physical resemblance to Jim Morrison, not just his vocal resemblance, was down right frightening.
After hearing the name of the song for weeks (it was like, #1 dance track in the UK) I finally caught the video on MTV, and was blown away. (If she likes his dance moves, wait until she sees his stomp/kick at the beginning of that video!) They've been my band ever since. I have a ridiculous collection of import 12" vinyl singles and CD's, picture discs, etc.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Sisters of Mercy yessssss
17yrs old when this dropped.
Some amazing memories to this, that entire summer!
This song, amongst all of the 80s metal bands - to me - is the quintessential blues/hair/metal rock that has the growl, the drive, the supreme 4 on the floor straight adrenaline build that just has the great hook you can help but sing and stomp to. It was very common of 80s metal bands to film music videos at arena tour setups, catch it over a few sound checks and youve got a music video. This song, as all the comments before me say, is perfect to blast loud and sing your head off to!
Most under-appreciated band of their era. Astbury was one of the best frontmen in rock.
"She Sells Sanctuary" or "Wild Flower" next.
"Edie, Ciao Baby", a song about Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol's muse, is awesome! The woman that inspired the song "Firewoman" to Ian Astbury, is featured in the video, portraying Edie Sedgwick. They were an item for awhile. Also, I LOVE the song "Wildflower" for a rockin' song with a great beat. I love all of their music!
I was hoping someone would mention Edie, I love that song.
I came right to the comments hoping someone would mention Edie, Ciao Baby .
Edie was Warhols muse in the 60’s . Ian was born in 62 . How could they have been an item ?
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Sorry if it came across sounding that way. I've read a biography about Edie Sedgwick, and of course I know that. What I was saying, is Ian Astbury and the woman portraying the Edie character in the video, who was also the inspiration behind "Firewoman" were an item for awhile. I can't recall her name. But, I'm referring to the woman in the video and Ian.
If you don't want to get up and dance to this you are not human ❤❤❤❤
Oh wow. So cool. Whenever I listen to The Cult, my neighbours do, too.
KLIPSCH: Pissing off the neighbors for decades.
I saw them live a few years back and they were great live! I recommend "Edie" it's beautiful. A favorite of mine.
Happy birthday btw 🎉
I love that song, one of my favorit Cult songs. ❤
Best song
Ciao baby
Same! I love that song
This is The Cult at their peak. The voice,the moves,the groove along with that driving sound. Wow!
Aaaaaand He sang for the Doors for a bit for live show tours!!Did a Great job filling in for Jim.
There was a joke in Canada that Jeff Martin of the Tea Party should have taken that gig since he looks and sounds so much like Jim Morrison already. Apparently Martin hated the comparison.
I saw him in 2002ish when he was singing for The Doors. Stewart Copeland was on drums.
They recorded a couple of the songs together for the tribute compilation around the same time
I was at the concert in Pittsburgh. It was more than a concert it was more like a celebration of Jim Morrisons life. It was awesome.
The CULT are a very UNDERRATED BAND, I've loved them since the 80's, they have alot of great ALBUMS/ MUSIC, you are barely touching the surface
I remember seeing the Thunderbirds and this was part of the soundtrack for their show.
She Sells Sanctuary is a must!!!! Loving it 😁😁😁
I used to play The Cult on cover bands, back when I started to play (96 through 2006). Lil' Devil, Fire Woman, Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine, She Sells Sanctuary... These were all simple, catchy songs that got everybody pumped on live shows. They just worked. I like Ian's voice a lot and, although he doesn't have a big range and lots of stylistic resources, I consider him a great singer. He does a lot with what little he has at his disposal. In some ways, I compare him with Mark Knopfler. While being nothing alike, they are two singers who can express themselves fully, while not having many "tools" to work with. I find The Cult to be the prime example of straight ahead FM Rock, although they get connected with gothic rock loads of times, due to their clothing and visuals. They are definitely an underrated band. As always, love your videos. Keep 'em coming...
You can't deny The Cult....awesome band...still touring !!! love'em
Yay!!! I L0VE the Cult! I think you will too. Ian Astbury's got a distinctive voice....and just like you know Ian's voice when you hear it, Billy Duffy's guitar riffs arei also uniquely identifiable! Looking forward to you reaction and impressions ☮🖤🎶🎵
Agree!
One of my favorite albums of the 80s!
@@markmaioli4 LOVE by the Cult is one of my top 5 albums of the 80s...and Sonic Temple is up there as well.☮🖤🎶🎵
The cult had an amazing 3 album stretch in the 80s that culminated here. Love and electric are also great albums
SHE SELLS SANCTUARY!!! ...one of my favourite songs ever recorded!
Yes
One of the most underrated bands ever
The most underrated/under appreciated bands from the 80’s. Ian is one of the most charismatic frontmen ever. I’m so glad you finally got to them!
Ian is one of the most underrated vocalists in rock....and he had awesome hair. \m/
Sweet Soul Sister and Rise are another couple of songs from this incredible band.
Their song Sweet Salvation is one amazing vocal performances. Ian Astbury is a massively underrated singer. His name should always be up there when discussing the best voices of rock.
He is comfortable in his body and so confident in his artistry. Star power baby!
Been with them since Southern Death Cult, always loved them, always will!!
Whan Ian was a kid his dad was in the RAF and was posted to an American airbase in the US. Ian attended a US school and was bullied by some of the students as he was the outsider. The kids from the First Nations community did not bully him and he struck up friendships with them. This gave him an appreciation and interest in their culture which can be seen in the way he styled himself, heard in the music and indeed seen in some of the dance moves!
Oh, I love this fact.
It wasn't the USA, he moved with his family to Hamilton, Ontario Canada when he was 11. The native influence is correct however..
@@steveedwards9451 that is true. I live just aside and was sooo proud about this when I was young... he was like my cosmic older brother...
I always wondered about his look, super cool
@steveedwards9451 thanks for that. I stand corrected.
Yay! The Cult is one of my favorite bands ever. I have been lucky enough to see them live four separate times in the last two years and they still kill it, so excited to see your reaction to this 😃.
She sells sanctuary!! An amazing rock’n dance song from the 80’s!
The Cult are a TRUE rock band!!!! Loved them for years and always will!!!
Love The Cult, i remember when they were Southern Death Cult. Soooo looking forward to this 🎵🤘🎵
I saw Southern Death Cult supporting Bauhaus; those were the days!
@@stevenporter8740 That bill right there sums up the musical journey The Cult took over the years. Trippy, gothy to start, to Love's swirling, pulsing, dynamic rock, then Rick Rubin turns them into a modern AC/DC for Electric, to this big arena rock flash and strut. I liked them all. Still do.
Brothers Grimm is one of my favorite Death Cult songs.
Dear young miss, I am very very new to this ....whatever?, platform?
I have seen some of your videos. Your analysis, of most things, is spot on.
My reason to react to you for this particular song, is my great and good friends recent death
My friend introduced me to the Cult. I introduced him to Joe Satriani. We both loved Iron Maiden.
We survived and helped each other through , honestly, death defying situations.
He died of a massive stroke. Ten days younger than myself.
I love this song. I loved my bud.
Thank you for everything you do.
Happy Birthday Elizabeth birthday 🎈 🎉 🎂 🥳 🎁 ❤️
Blues + Aggression = Rock & Roll 😎
Yes, this, 1000 times!
As Muddy Waters once said "The blues had a baby and they called it Rock 'n'Roll".
THE CULT is always awsome!! ...always i hear them i jump up from my chair .......(since 1982), ....they never get boring !!
Ian Astbury has an Irish Celtic background or ancestry. I see his footwork as reminiscent of Riverdance steps. 💃🎵🎸
Unfortunately, I'm going to be at the doctors for this. But, I am so happy to see this being shown. The Cult is a very underrated, phenomenal group. My favorite is American Horse
I hope everything's okay, John! ❤
@TheCharismaticVoice thank you for your concern, Elizabeth. Unfortunately, I got a few things going on, but they're not exactly life-threatening. Mostly, it has to do with surgery on my back. I hope to be back in full swing in a couple of months and be able to maybe get a part-time job so I can support you and a couple of other reactors better. Thanks for all the entertainment and the knowledge that you give us.
That's my favorite tune also, John. Be well sir.
The Cult are such an amazing band, criminally underrated.
I’ve always been amazed with The Cult being one of the greatest Americana Rock groups, whilst hailing from Northern England.
Not their first two albums
I love Astbury's previous band being called Southern Death Cult. Weren't even from South Yorkshire.
@@RobertSmith-js2kz While Dreamtime and Love have a bit of that Brit Goth undertone, lyrically and structurally they’re still quite Americana.
@@mckinnonkatz24 You are correct- I have owned every album since late 80s, seen them live, met Ian, and continue to love them. Dreamtime even has Native American images on the cover, and "Spiritwalker," one of my favorite songs of theirs, clearly from Native American philosophy. I even have Southern Death Cult album has a song "Apache" and references to desert flowers. I was convinced they were from the USA southwest for the first few years, I think.
@@jas137 Somebody from the actual US Southwest would've probably not disregarded actual individual Native Americans the way they did with the cover and videos from Ceremony. The Ceremony cover pic was used without the parents' or child's consent, and the burning of the child's image in the band's promotional videos had heavily negative religious connotations to that family. There was a lawsuit. The legal settlement seems to have had an NDA that prevents the band and the child's parents from discussing the outcome. Because of that, nobody knows whether the situation was remedied to the family's satisfaction.
Just saw the Cult live in Philly!!! What an amazing experience
One of the best bend ever . I grow up with their music. Great voice, great bend. They are the best.
The singer is Ian Astbury and he's an amazing frontman, but never seems to be in the discussion about the greatest frontmen of all time. In my opinion, he's right up there with the likes of Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler and Axl Rose to name just a few. He's a true entertainer and Billy Duffy absolutely slays the guitar.
Also, The Cult are one of the most underrated bands of the '80s and "Sonic Temple" has to be one of the top ten rock albums from the '80s.
I'm super looking forward to hearing more of their stuff! My hubby said one of the most iconic rock songs ever comes from them, but I've never heard it before.
@@TheCharismaticVoiceYour husband is right and you won't regret hearing more from them. I definitely wouldn't be surprised if they became one of your favorite bands to react to on here, that's how great they're!
They are a great band with a great singer. As you get further into them, I think you’ll find a number of great songs off their Love album.
@@TheCharismaticVoice They have one of the best hard rock album trifectas (string of 3 great releases on a row) out there: Love, Electric, then Sonic Temple. Really cool evolution from Goth Rock to Arena Rock.
Truly one of the most underrated rock bands.
She Sells Sanctuary is killer!!!
The chorus of this is just 💥🤌🏻. It soars. I absolutely love listening to it in the car.
Good on your hubby. I love The Cult. I caught them open for Billy Idol in ‘87 before this one came out. Freakin’ rocked.
I’m jealous…that sounds like a great show!
Damn what a lineup
Me too. Left after The Cult finished though. Patriot Center. Fairfax.
Awww, I love that hubby said it reminds him of you. And you had no idea what was about to happen. 🔥💃
her husband calling her a fire women is so adorable
"Sweet Soul Sister" is also so good. Love this band. Very underrated, especially the guitar.
Their best song. Agreed. Full album version.
One of my favourites too. 😊
Heard this almost every night bartending in clubs back in the day. Never got tired of it.
Billy Duffy is my favorite guitarist....so good
Am i the only one who when they see the thumbnail you think to yourself, I can't wait to see her experience this, that and the third. Then she still manages surprise you great tune. Hope to see her rockin some more Cult.
The Cult was one of the few bands that you stopped to.listen from what you were doing when they came on the radio. Always loved San Francisco radio dj Big Rick Stewart for putting them on whether they fit the station format or not.
Elizabeth your husband does have great taste. I really enjoyed your analysis of this song. Now l will have more to think.about while l am banging my head.
So cool to see you reacting to The Cult! One of the great (but oft overlooked) Rock bands of all-time from England. They used to be the Southern Death Cult, in a previous early line-up. Anyway, please don't forget to look at Thin Lizzy and UFO, among other GREAT Rock bands of years gone by. 😎
Also oft-overlooked British rock bands: Catherine Wheel.
I am disabled and on a fixed income, so I can't contribute monetarily, but I do watch your videos multiple times each. I like and comment as well to support your channel in the ways I can. I write all this in with the hope that from time to time, you might honor requests from people who can't give cash but do still love and support the channel. I understand and respect that your time and work are valuable, and I believe you when you say you appreciate all who watch your videos. I worked in the gaming industry for 20+ years, so I fully understand that some "customers" are more valuable than others. But it's good business to throw a bone to the 'less' valuable customers, too. All that being said, I request Rain as your next The Cult song and ask that you mix in some U2 when you get the chance. Thank you. Keep up the good work, and I wish you continued success and happiness with the channel and your family. ❤
Oh god no U2 please
@@chrislarson5621 maybe you just don't watch that particular video?
Yes, U2, please 🙏
No U2
Everyone can stop yucking someone else's yum now please. There are tons of U2 songs worth considering. I don't like everything on the channel and I just skip those videos. You can too.
This is the reason all of us GenX-ers will be deaf before the age of 50.
Music like this is MEANT to be played loud enough to FEEL it.
Ive already got the hearing of my 82yo father from years of concert staging and my custom built car stereos😂
bah.... i'm 46 and this is still one of my most favorite songs. i have hearing damage, but not from this.
47 here and dealing with grade 3 tinnitus from jamming out to music like this in my youth.
What ?
OH YEA!!!! Ten Thumbs up for this selection. This group got lost in the shuffle between Hair Metal and Grunge. Very talented and that Sonic Temple album rocked! Sweet Soul Sister would be an excellent choice as well
They were also surprisingly popular with the New Wave and Goth crowd which seemed to push away some of the pure metal fans.