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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)

 
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

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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

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-own", February 5, 2000
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best, October 27, 1999
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?
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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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars please don't judge the cult off this piece
I have all The Cult has to offer. Thought I would buy this to show my friend who The Cult are. NO WAY. If you have to own a "best of", do Lovers, Rockers... Read more
Published 19 months ago by R. Rutledge

4.0 out of 5 stars clever compiltation
This a fine collection of songs from The Cults earliest albums, beginning with "Dreamtime" through the exceptionally simple titled "The Cult" and has therefore a lot to offer,... Read more
Published on July 1, 2006 by J. Talsma

5.0 out of 5 stars If you get only one Cult album, ...
this is the one you want. Just about every song is very good or great. One of the most underrated bands in history. Read more
Published on March 29, 2006 by Tom T.

4.0 out of 5 stars This album rocks pretty hard
I wasn't a "Cult fan" - I just liked a couple Cult tunes I heard on the radio. Man, these guys jam. Read more
Published on January 8, 2003 by jeffnc

5.0 out of 5 stars Firrrrrrrrrrrrrre
..."the fire in your eyes, keeps me alive"...everyone join in now..."and the world turns around... Read more
Published on February 28, 2002 by O Wisejuan

5.0 out of 5 stars Time makes it better.
I bought this CD two years ago cause I wanted the song "Firewoman". Then the rest of the songs grew on me. Read more
Published on June 23, 2001 by Jason Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
This album brought all of the best Cult songs into one collection.What can I say? It has to be one of the best albums I've ever owned. Read more
Published on April 17, 2000 by Joe Shmoe

5.0 out of 5 stars An exremely excellent CD
She Sells Sanctuary is one of the greatest tracks ever written. Love Removal Machine is the second best track that has ever been written. An extremely excellent CD.
Published on April 7, 2000 by Mr. Fish

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant collection. Dis iz ze rock'n'roll baby, yahr!!!
The best rock band of the 80's, and if you don't believe me, listen to this magnificent CD. After that, buy all the original albums, 'cause you could make several "best... Read more
Published on October 27, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars my first cult cd
i just got into the cult, and god i wish i had known about them years ago cause they are one awsome band! Read more
Published on October 4, 1999

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