Love (Omnibus Edition) [Box set, Extra tracks]

The Cult | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Extra tracks
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Beggars Banquet
• ASIN: B002GU605G
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,672 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Nirvana

2. Big Neon Glitter

3. Love

4. Brother Wolf; Sister Moon

5. Rain

See all 10 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. She Sells Sanctuary (Long Version)

2. No.13

3. The Snake

4. (Here Comes The) Rain

5. Little Face

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Brother Wolf; Sister Moon

2. Hollow Man

3. She Sells Sanctuary

4. All Souls Avenue

5. Little Face

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Love

2. Nirvana

3. Christians

4. Hollow Man

5. Big Neon Glitter

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Review

Designed to cater for the more committed fan, the Omnibus Edition is presented as a limited edition 4 disc box set with the CD's housed in Japanese-style paper sleeves, reproducing the original vinyl cover art. Along with the James Brown liner notes, the 48 page book features unseen contact sheets from the album photo session and a chronology of contemporaneous quotes by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy that illuminate the status of the band at that point in their career.
DISC 1 - LOVE:
Re-mastered from the original studio analogue tapes.

DISC 2 - SINGLES:
Featuring all the tracks from the album's three 12" singles which included extended versions of album cuts, remixes and non-album `B' sides. This is the first time all these tracks have been presented together outside of the limited, Rare Cult box set released in 2000.

DISC 3 - DEMOS:
Ten tracks were recorded in early 1985 as demos to play to potential producers. Mostly performed live in the studio, these raw versions are an insight into the genesis of the album and have never been released before. Additionally there is a bonus of a rough monitor mix from Olympic Studios of `She Sells Sanctuary' before new vocals and a remix were completed at another studio.

DISC 4 - 1985 LIVE:
Recorded on the Love UK tour by the BBC on 31 October at Hammersmith Odeon, London, this thirteen song set featured songs from the newly released Love album alongside established favourites from their debut release Dreamtime and earlier Death Cult days. --Press Release

Disc: 1
1. DISC 1 LOVE
2. Nirvana
3. Big Neon Glitter
4. Love
5. Brother Wolf; Sister Moon
6. Rain
7. Phoenix
8. Hollow Man
9. Revolution
10. She Sells Sanctuary
11. Black Angel
Disc: 2
1. She Sells Sanctuary (Long Version)
2. No.13
3. The Snake
4. (Here Comes The) Rain
5. Little Face
6. Revolution (Full Length Remix)
7. Judith
8. Sunrise
9. All Souls Avenue
10. She Sells Sanctuary (Howling Mix)
11. Assault On Sanctuary
Disc: 3
1. Brother Wolf; Sister Moon
2. Hollow Man
3. She Sells Sanctuary
4. All Souls Avenue
5. Little Face
6. No. 13
7. Big Neon Glitter
8. Waltz (Instrumental)
9. Nirvana (Instrumental)
10. Revolution (Instrumental)
11. She Sells Sanctuary (Olympic Mix) --Tracks

Product Description

2009 four CD set, the ultimate edition of the British Alt-Rock band's 1985 masterpiece. For nearly 25 years, Love has been a consistent seller, endorsing it's classic status in The Cult's repertoire. Designed to cater to the more committed fan, the Omnibus Edition is presented as a limited edition four disc box set with the CD s housed in Japanese-style paper sleeves, reproducing the original vinyl cover art. Apart from the re-mastered original album the box also includes the singles, the demos and a live recording from 1985. Equal parts Psychedelic Hard Rock and New Wave Goth, the songs on Love emanate a bright guitar sheen, tight arrangements, crisp drumming and a command performance from vocalist Ian Astbury. Along with the liner notes, the 48 page book features unseen contact sheets from the album photo session and a chronology of contemporaneous quotes by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy that illuminate the status of the band at that point in their career. 45 tracks. Beggars Banquet.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The sound has arrived!, September 29, 2009

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Icaria (Warsaw, Poland (for now)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love (Omnibus Edition) (Audio CD)

Love has been one of my favorite albums for twenty + years. As I grew older though, I became less and less impressed with the production levels. This really brings a full sound as it was always meant to be heard. The sound doesn't stop at the album itself either, it is consistent through the singles, and the live set is great too.

If you've ever loved this album, the upgrade is well worth it, one of the few upgrades of this type that really delivers. If you've never heard it, this is an incredible introductory set to the Cult.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound, Excellent Value, November 12, 2009

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Ellis Swearangin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love (Omnibus Edition) (Audio CD)

I was hesitant to buy this set because the mastering on the last two releases from the cult has been atrocious (Born into This & Beyond Good and Evil). Super loud, brickwalled, clipped, zero dynamic range, heavy digital distortion, fatiguing, are some of the ways I'd describe those two albums. I listened to them once and then sold them. For more info you can google 'loudness war'.

Luckily this set does not suffer from the same terminal problem. It's not an audiophile mastering, but it is a good mastering. There is enough dynamic range so that the music has some punch to it. The drums hits do make an impact, unlike say Beyond Good and Evil where the drums make no impact whatsoever and the distortion is brutal. The bass too sound nice and full on this release, unlike the the last two releases. All in all, the guy at Loud Mastering did a good job (maybe they should rename the mastering house 'not too Loud Mastering).

The packaging is fantastic, I don't think Beggars cut any corners on this one.

So if you're a cult fan, get this before its OPP.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What I've always wished for!, July 15, 2010

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Paulo Alm (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love (Omnibus Edition) (Audio CD)

Hang your head no more and beg no more! Not only does this Omnibus Edition bring Love in all its beauty - and a lot more powerful and clear - it offers three other essential cds and an incredible, comprehensive book full of insights into the recording period with quotes from everyone involved. It does illumimate some dark corners... Read on, everybody!
Also, being able to listen to the Singles and Demos cds with amazing rare tracks is pure delight, and so is the 1985 concert at the Hammersmith arena where it's possible to feel all the excitement and freshness of this music. Now 25 years after, it's a real 'blast from the past', as Ian puts it when introducing Christians.
The concept behind the box is just perfect, and the mini vynil replicas are more than adequate. I couldn't have asked for more. This is the Cult at its most adventurous and unique.
I'd say this is the eternal reward for all of us who've waited so patiently for this treasure to be unearthed and released. Love obviously very soon everybody at long last!