High Octane Cult

The Cult

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 1996)
• Original Release Date: November 5, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002N2R
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,717 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. In the Clouds

2. She Sells Sanctuary

3. Fire Woman

4. Lil' Devil

5. Spiritwalker

6. Witch

7. Revolution

8. Coming Down

9. Love Removal Machine

10. Rain

11. Edie (Ciao Baby)

12. Heart of Soul

13. Star

14. Wild Flower

15. Resurrection Joe

16. Wild Hearted Son

17. Sweet Soul Sister

18. Beauty's on the Street

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There were two essential qualities to the Cult's music: Billy Duffy's soaring guitar lines and Ian Astbury's distinctive vocals. When that partnership dissolved in 1995, the Cult floundered. High Octane Cult wisely focuses on the band's better years, from the release of Love in 1985 to Sonic Temple in 1989, including hits like "Fire Woman" and "She Sells Sanctuary." The fact that the latter turned up in a car commercial both indicates the Cult's position in the pop-metal pantheon and serves as a depressing reminder of the fate of much guitar-oriented rock. At least the same thing hasn't happened to Metallica. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-own", February 5, 2000

By A Customer

This is one of those essential albums, on the same level as Led Zeppelin IV and Sabbath's Paranoid. You get 18 classic cult tracks (including 2 unrelease songs), and they're all amazing. The Cult's sound is different than anything out there, and they cross over so many different styles...it's spectacular. "In the Clouds", one of the 2 new songs, is the hardest I've ever heard from them, and it's great. A few of the tracks are cut short, though, but that's just another great reason to go buy the full albums. Sonic Temple, Ceremony, and "The Cult" are my favorites.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best, October 27, 1999

By	G Cooper ([e-mail]) (Cardiff, UK) - See all my reviews

High octane Cult = Pure rock n roll. A collection of their greatest singles and album tracks, charting the rise and tragic fall of one of the greatest English rock bands of the 80's. All your favorite tracks are here and more. Finished off with the added bonus of 2 tracks never before issued (Listen to them and wonder how could they leave them off 'The Cult' album) this collection beats the European 'Pure Cult' collection hands down. Will Billy and Ian ever pass the standard of the Cult? Who knows?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good News and Great News., October 24, 1999

By	"eanelson" (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I first discovered the Cult when I watched the film Less Than Zero. I was so moved by Lil Devil, that I waited for the credits and went out and found this disk. For those of you who haven't bought it yet, I have good news. Your CD collection is still a work in progress. It's not too late to own what is going to be your one of your favorite cds. The Great news is once you discover them, perhaps again, you can see them in concert. They have REUNITED. I saw them in Fort Lauderdale and it was one of the best concerts I've seen. Do yourself this favor, rock out to the Cult. They are art.