Spirit\Light\Speed

Ian Astbury | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 20, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Beggars Banquet Us
• ASIN: B00000K29Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,069 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zen master., February 19, 2001

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Stefanie Evans "Stef" (Silver Spring, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spirit\Light\Speed (Audio CD)

If I could give this 10 stars I would. Being a die-hard Cult fan for 16 years, I was not sure what to expect from this attempt at going solo, however I was greatly surprised. I really thought something would have been lost without Billy, but instead Ian's incredible talent for making you feel through his music still holds intact and is even stronger. It really exhibits some Zen, gives a serene feeling through his electronica influences, and songs like Wild Like a Horse pulls at the heart and soul. His beautiful voice has not changed except for the added wisdom of the years. I can can listen to this over and over again. A must for Ian Astbury fans.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ian Astbury it says, not The Cult, December 16, 2000

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"nachtnoir" (The Abyss) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spirit\Light\Speed (Audio CD)

The name on the spine of this disc says "Ian Astbury", not The Cult. So why is it that most of the complaints I hear about this CD is that it doesn't sound like Sonic Temple, or Love. The reason for a member of a band to record a solo project is to do something different. That is exactly what Ian has done here. The CD has a great range of songs on it. Even a remix of a Cult song. Even if you hear a slight nod here or there to his other band every once in a while, this is a stand alone solo project. And as solo projects go, this one is excellent. Several songs just jump out at you and make you sing it all day. Tunes like "Tonight", and "High Time Amplifier" just follow you. I myself am a hugh Cult fan, so I doubt that I could find anything to complain about, Ian's voice is just that good, but whether you like his voice that much or not, you'll love the music on this disc.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Do I hear comback of the year or what?, June 27, 2000

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John P. Altgelt (taylor, mi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spirit\Light\Speed (Audio CD)

I picked this CD up anticipating a good appetizer for the forthcoming new Cult album, to my suprise this album is a classic. I buy and listen to a lot of rock and this album is probably the best new rock album of 2000. The only reason it does not get 5 stars is the lack of guitar (or is it a lack of Billy?), nevertheless if you like The Cult you must purchase this CD, the songs are very good and Ian's voice sounds as good, if not better, than it did 15 years ago. The stand out numbers are "Back on Earth" "High Time Amplifier" and "Tyger". There are only seven new songs in which Ian sings, "The witch" is a Cult remake, and "Shambala" is a cool little instrumental. I was very impressed with this album and I can not wait to hear The Cults new one, go pickup "Gone in 60 seconds" with "Painted on my heart" and your Cult fix will be somewhat soothed until later this year, ROCK ON!