The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@MikeStojanovic]

The pirate look was big in the 80's for some reason, lol. Check out, Adam Ant (Solo ) and Adam and the Ants. Some good tunes to be found there.

[@allenshurley1045]

We seen them in concert believe it 2018 and they tore it up!! They played all the hits!! And he was all over stage!! Go see them if you get a chance.. Also ck out fire woman!!

[@pookiemartinez3909]

This track from their 2nd helping put the Cult on the Radar.. They made it Big from there.

[@johncampbell756]

You don't need a deeper connection to someone to write a song about them, even what sounds like a love. The best song I've yet written was a love song about a friend I was starting to develop a crush on and didn't want to. So I went overboard on the lyrics and the next day, the crush was gone and I was able to stay just friends. So, if he says it's just about sex, it's true. No problem reading more into it, just take it as your interpretation and not necessarily his.

[@rogerdaly6326]

Looks like you were digging the fancy footwork of Ian in the beginning ! Ian & the guitarist Billy Duffy are the only consistant members of The Cult. Others , like drummer Joey Tempesta , floated in and out over the years.

[@RDreamer]

The Cult are one of the most underrated bands ever. Ian Astbury is the epitome of the flamboyant charismatic frontman archetype that the truly great bands have.

[@vpreggie]

I see Astbury as a mix between Mick Jagger, Steve Tyler and Michael Jackson. The guy can move, has real flair and a powerful voice.

[@timcarr6381]

A lot of their riffs are too one dimensional, they've come up with good songs, but it's not across the board..

[@joebrown5120]

True...but don’t sleep on Billy Duffy.

[@Laudanum-gq3bl]

I’d forgotten what a great set of pipes the guy had.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Yes. Very 'Jagger-like' dancing in this classic video. Great stuff.

[@laughteraddict1003]

One of the best song intros ever ! You can recognize this jam in under 2 seconds

[@Hamchunk1968]

Simple melody. I spent an afternoon a few years ago learning the guitar part and a bit of another on the bass line, which is even simpler. 😊

[@TheUkester69]

Yeah, that first drum hit was like lightening striking.

[@paulshaw9953]

I used to dj a club in London, goth and industrial downstairs, punk hardcore, rock, metal, hip hop upstairs... this was one of those songs that could play on either floor

[@johncopple6479]

Glad to hear. This song is wonderful conundrum of musical nexxus. 🎸🎼‼️

[@ffjsb]

That's the thing about a lot of music, you can't just put it into one box.

[@andrewlaw]

Limelight? Other tunes that were guaranteed floor fillers, Highway To Hell - AC/DC, Head Like A Hole - NIN, Wastelands - Warrior Soul, Walk - Pantera, Pretty Vacant - Pistols, Fight For Your Right - Beastie Boys etc etc

[@paulshaw9953]

@@andrewlaw Electric Ballroom

[@Jonnyrockin71]

Our club in Vancouver was called Luvafair, and that was the play list back in the 90’s. I miss those days!

[@tanyamonk1280]

There are songs that come on the radio while you're driving that immediately cause you to speed. This is one of those songs. Lol

[@jenniferblake3296]

For me it's their song Wildflower. I have to be very careful when that comes on my playlist.

[@tojorozombie]

The above statement is accurate, correct and true!👍

[@klasseact6663]

I too have always thought this, infact the beginning of the song I think of being on the road, waking up at dawn and just HITTING THE ROAD, noone but you❗

[@flor9389]

My measure of how rocking a song is, is how many MPH does it cause me to exceed the limit by? Shoot to Thrill is a 20 on that scale.

[@klasseact6663]

@@flor9389 Death Alley Driver🔥🔥

[@MrDuncanquasar]

One of the songs I can hear over and over and NEVER get tired of it. Classic!

[@PeartEnvy2112]

"Sweet Soul Sister" is another classic by The Cult.

[@leifcatt]

And so is Wild Flower

[@chrisrabatin625]

@@leifcatt anything from the "Sonic Temple" album is great. "Edie" should be listened to.

[@cclepew]

Yes!

[@skyscraper7474]

Edie(ciao baby) is the best song in sonic temple and for me, their most beautiful song with a beautiful video.

[@manowKISS1234]

Rain is a awesome classic

[@riggermorpus]

That song is conducive to speeding tickets on the wide open roads. Fell in love with that song from the first time I heard it.

[@buzztp5119]

One of my favorite songs to blast wide open on a Saturday night cruising through town back in the day,

[@HOLYWELL]

This was the song that made them popular,the days when they were considered more of a Goth band before they went full on rock

[@Katehowe3010]

I disagree my friend. This was their Neo Psychedelic album, before the AC/DC inspired all out rock of 'Electric'!

[@bluetopguitar1104]

Call it what you want, it's cool to see how they were evolving in their own way

[@tdstone]

When The Cult were still good before they became generic rock.

[@Katehowe3010]

@@tdstone Admittedly i'm not a big fan of their all out rock bombastics, but the 'Love' album doesn't fit that category, and is undeniably their magnum opus!

[@tdstone]

@@Katehowe3010 Agreed. I so loved the Love album sound but couldn’t connect in the same way with of their later output.

[@hexenwulfen]

My favorite Cult song.

[@richard_n]

The Cult is so underrated. Even at their peak, they weren't appreciated enough.

[@wrldchamps04]

They couldn't quite make that leap to superstardom...

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

That's what happens when you're always 2 or 3 years ahead of your time.

[@generoberts9151]

Fizzled out after a couple albums which actually had good radio time in the 80s. So not to say they weren’t well known. But yeah, underrated in my opinion historically.. Love Ian’s voice. But you could tell he definitely improved in the next two albums.

[@soundhealer6043]

@@wrldchamps04 Unfortunately there is a self-destruct circuit in Ian which inhibited a lot of the bands movement forward.

[@mikethetigerla]

@@generoberts9151 go listen to the self-titled album from '95 and see if you think they fizzled out

[@fday1964]

This song premired on 120 Minutes, an MTV program in the mid to late 80's that highlighted indie bands. A lot of great music premiered on that program....

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

I loved that show

[@susanoneill370]

When MTV was great.

[@beachbum6460]

I remember that show late on Sunday nights. It was the preview to 90s post modern rock. The host though was so annoying.

[@ashleydixon4613]

When we used to set our VCRs to record 120 Minutes late Sunday night because we had to be at school early the next morning.

[@flor9389]

Sigh. When MTV lived up to its name.

[@francisalbanese2685]

This is the kind of music where you wish your volume went to 11

[@eggy1962]

lol Barmaids hated it when i played this in clubs...i crank it up till the optics rattled and they couldn t hear the customers

[@EasyZee69]

This is a such a great fucking song!

[@paulkearney5540]

Spinal taps speakers went to 11 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Looneyintheboonies]

Crap, I did crank up my tv and sound bar as loud as I could without scaring the neighbors!! 😃😁

[@wrldchamps04]

Drive with pedal to the floor and speakers pegged

[@iainweller452]

The follow up single was “Rain” a fantastic song and the official video is amazing

[@angieb4542]

Prolly my favorite driving song of all time! Set dozens of records in gran tourismo to this song.

[@noeway1987]

Literally impossible to not roll your windows down, crank up the radio, and drive faster when this one comes on. 80's/90s rock at its best.

[@oodlesloodles8930]

My favorite Cult song. There is so much happening musically and lyrically in this song. I love it.

[@zimnizzle]

When I saw Pirates of the Caribbean for the first time, I thought of Ian Astbury, so it’s funny that you said that about Johnny Depp and Jack Sparrow. :)

[@jimcamp2423]

I almost think this is where Seinfeld got the Pirate Shirt episode from too ?

[@SabbraCadaver]

The Cult - Rain next!! Brilliant album.

[@Jillyconjem]

Yes, please!

[@LRBerry]

This song always takes me back to the late 1980s and rockin' out to this in the much-missed Jilly's Rock club in Manchester, England.

[@kevenirving6595]

Oh have I been waiting for you to find this band. THE MOST UNDERRATED BAND IN ALL OF MUSIC!

[@godsspeedify]

The Cult is soooooo good in concert.. his voice is very distinctive..

[@Stevelives13]

Impossible to sit still listening to this.

[@johnniehoney6561]

Saw them in Houston TX. in 87' they opened up for Billy Idol. Great energy.

[@hawkstyle5311]

I absolutely love The Cult. I always thought they sounded like they were from the future. It was just a really modern sound that nobody else had.

[@nickshields1011]

Saw them in 86 supporting Simple Minds in Glasgow. Great energy. The minute their set finished, 1000 goths left the stadium. 😁😁

[@lesleybing1]

🤣 I was there too if it's the one at Ibrox Park

[@nickshields1011]

@@lesleybing1 that’s the one. Someone threw an apple and Ian Astbury caught it and threw it back. 😂😂

[@lesleybing1]

@@nickshields1011 aww I was way back in the stand so didn't see that, but what a great day that was.

[@nickshields1011]

@@lesleybing1 I was on the pitch. The Waterboys were great as well, Hipsway played too if I recall.

[@lesleybing1]

Yeah that's right and a band called In Tua Nua. It was my pals 16th birthday, we've been to hundreds of concerts together over the years but that was our first big stadium gig so it's in our top 5 ever.

[@SuperTicklemonsters]

You can always recognize a Cult song either by Ian's voice or that guitar with it's liquidy chorus effect

[@shermanpeabody5512]

True, even though EVERYONE used chorus effect in the 80’s. (Pretenders, Men at Work, The Outfield, Robert Plant, John Waite, and practically every song that got radio or MTV play used chorus effects) But I loved it!

[@jasonremy1627]

Billy Duffy with that white Gretsch. That thing is bigger than he is. Such a great tone he gets too...

[@leifcatt]

Those are great guitars. Always wanted the big green one. (the G5420TG Limited Edition Electromatic)

[@harleythompson8417]

I saw them open for Aerosmith in about 2000, and Billy’s guitar tone was some of the best that I’ve ever heard live.

[@Desdecado13]

Always love the sound of a Gretsch

[@andrewtrotter9023]

It’s called the White Falcon. Billy does a regular post on Instagram called Falcon Friday.

[@AlerieHightower]

@@leifcatt I still have my pale green Gretsch from 1989. Still sounds pretty decent, too.

[@allenshurley1045]

Fire woman, peace dog, rain, wild flower and lil devil..All great songs.. His vocals were sick!! The first 2 or 3 albums were full of great songs. Sonic temple album was great.

[@davidtingley9978]

Brother Wolf Sister Moon with Rain. Such a great and underrated two song combo. Even better together.

[@paranoidrodent]

(nodding) All excellent song recommendations! I'd say Love, Electric and Sonic Temple were their golden years but Dreamtime and Ceremony definitely have some great tunes too.

[@beachbum6460]

@@paranoidrodent Ceremony had some killer power ballads.

[@generoberts9151]

Electric was their best !

[@ohhhbehave8907]

They still tour!!! They're awesome!

[@Dolfan5413]

Now you finally got to one of my top ten all time favorite songs. Thanks

[@daviddunford8606]

Jamal I saw them in concert in the late 80's as a teenager. They opened for Billy Idol in Cleveland! That was probably the best high energy concert I've ever been to.

[@GC_420]

Normally I dont watch reaction channels, however I think this is more of a music discussion/interpretation than reaction - which is why I subscribed. I appreciate your time and thoughts on the tunes you listen to and share with us. Good to see peeps talkin about all the good music out there and keeping things positive. Thanks.

[@dreamweaver1603]

Jamel is great. The best reaction channel in my opinion. He is open to a lot of stuff, even to listening to songs he’s heard already. And during the shutdown in Spring 2020 he was doing a lot of Throwback Thursday type of videos with old school funk and disco and it was awesome! I guess KZbin shut that down too much. 😞

[@alanstrom2221]

Sorry Officer, The CULT are on the car stereo.

[@wanderlustchicklmtlori]

I've been to well over 200 concerts in my life and The Cult who I've seen 3 times is still in my top 5! Probably the loudest show I've ever seen was them in 1988. I couldn't believe how loud they were! Even louder than Slayer live if you can believe that lol. I saw The Cult again about 5 years ago and they may not have had the mega volume that time but still freakin KILL IT on stage. Ian is one of the greatest frontmen of all time. And has always reminded me of a goth Jim Morrison🤟 God I love this band!

[@Lilione111]

I’ve also them them live. I agree. The energy was great & so was the sound…his vocals 👍👍👍

[@CharCanuck14]

I love the fact that you take a sip of your drink but keep your eyes glued to the video. That's real passion!

[@Dystopia1111]

35 years later I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard this song for the 1st time. I was 11 years old and watching and a pro skateboarding contest (Del Mar 1986 to be specific). 1 of the skaters used this as their music during their run and I was instantly hooked, fan for life. 3 1/2 decades later I still love the Cult and listen to them regularly (and still skate regularly, even though the slams are harder to recover from at this age🤣😕).

[@stretchgilbert]

One of the greatest Rock n Roll songs ever made IMHO

[@Tdub0911]

Since '85 this has been my favorite song of all time.

[@MVonLang]

Great song, great band! Shoutout to guitarist Billy Duffy who wrote this simple but incredibly effective guitar rift on this one.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Always loved that song! Such a unique sound. And the passion in his voice! I play this loud!

[@luked78]

Ive always been mesmerized by Ian's little kick steps in the beginning of this video....somehow, theyve always seemed to kind of defy physics to me....

[@shaunportlock4924]

It was his little Indian war dance

[@michaelakkerman407]

Danced to this song everytime it came on, I hit the floor!!!

[@peterhadfield9840]

one of my all time favorite tunes!

[@MrWheeler715]

I saw The Cult "open" for Billy Idol in 1988. They were more of a co-headliner than an opening act. The arena was packed for them!

[@fabiobainy8256]

Cult ...most underrated Band of ALL times

[@roberts2418]

My vote is for Love and Rockets because I think the Cult got a bit more mainstream love. Like Love, Express by L & R is a masterpiece start to finish.

[@rcweslowski609]

There was a club in Vancouver called Luv A Fair and whenever we'd go there in the 80s and this song came on the dance floor would explode with folks grooving away

[@lauriepartridge1468]

I love this band. Saw them live at the Santa Barbara County Bowl in 1992, I believe. Fantastic concert one of my favorites. I love all their albums! Check out the original video for the song, “Phoenix.” The song really rocked live. Love you Jamel and thanks for the music!

[@erust9465]

Me too lol, saw them in I believe the late 80s ( can’t remember exactly it was hazy lmao) and LOVED THEM. Lol

[@veevamm3642]

Saw them about 2 years ago and they are still amazeballs

[@deborahpaley21]

Oliver Stone was considering Ian Astbury for the role of Jim Morrison in The Doors.

[@franklinloll2229]

Ian's always had more personality than Morrison ever did. Ian has an animated curiosity for life. Morrison lost his.

[@damnyankeefl]

greatest guitar part ever. a lead and rhythm at the same time. thanks for doing this. i've seen the cult 3x and just love this song

[@doobiedave9686]

Ian Astbury looks like a young Steven Tyler in this video but Ian's voice is MUCH better. 🙌✌️

[@GatchamanG4]

Many have said this, but to me he reminds me of Jim Morrison.

[@bongodave13]

@@GatchamanG4 He sang for the Doors when they had their reunion tour. I saw them. An excellent show.

[@GatchamanG4]

@@bongodave13 awesome! I had heard he was singing with them.

[@jabronidave3612]

I just have always loved this song...

[@myproject13ttt]

The Cult has so many many many Great Hits, you need to check them all out😀🔥🤘

[@tompapworth215]

Correct.

[@deepeegerringer7674]

I love this song by The Cult. The intro is so good. It starts off calm and then POW! The guitar riff is excellent. Love this!

[@kimmycook2698]

The Witch from the Cool World soundtrack and Rain are another two great songs by this underrated band.

[@oodlesloodles8930]

Yes The Witch is excellent! Not many know about that one, props to you.

[@strivingtobalance]

A phenomenal song.

[@aundorl]

Thank you for bringing these songs back into my memory. So much buried gold here... its great to see you experiencing them as I rediscover them as well. Music can be such a great uniter

[@karenpearlman4547]

So much excitement and energy in this song. Full throttle on this one.

[@nettiemac]

Got to see them live at a festival a few years back & they STILL rocked it!!!

[@safromnc8616]

Always thought their lead singer was vastly underrated...

[@generoberts9151]

I often said this is Jim Morrison if he grew up in the 80s. A lot of passion in his singing.

[@keithclark2125]

Ian Astbury effectively became Jim Morrison for a few years as lead singer of Manzarek-Krieger (otherwise known as The 21st Century Doors). Awesome live singer....👍

[@jeremybaumeister8983]

A friend of mine saw their last tour. Apparently his voice is still on point.

[@zofotoziggy]

One of my favorite songs ever, since I was little and it was on a video game soundtrack for BMX

[@misterx1969]

My favorite song as a teen, Picked up a guitar just because of this song love the vibe of this record

[@AZGoodTimes]

Great Band, Every time I hear them I always have to play more. I love to play there music around the era when they moved from "The Death Cult" to "The Cult".

[@Laudanum-gq3bl]

Seriously underrated band from the 80s. Good times in my life. Great band live. One of the most gorgeous singers of the time. Even my mother saw the star quality in Ian Astbury and said he reminded her a bit of Jim Morrison.

[@beanguy7122]

That is Ian dancing at the beginning, Jamel! 🙃😎This one, and Wild Hearted Son, are my Absolute Favorites from the Cult!

[@Hamchunk1968]

One of my favorite Cult songs. Simple melody, strong vocals. 😄

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

My second-favorite Cult song. My favorite one is "Edie (Ciao Baby)"

[@bluebird9047]

Me too.

[@rickd7373]

I loved it when this song came on in the clubs. Everyone was on the floor, maxed volume, the whole room thrumming.

[@thomascarpenter7415]

A great great band ! I love all their stuff , especially “ Edie ( caio baby ) . I caught them live at The House of Blues in Vegas

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I've been listening to The Cult since the 80s, they were always amazing, true rockers and they're still touring. They're recognized by many musicians and are still considered badass

[@kristiwheels9381]

First song I heard by them back in the late '80s love them ever since ‼️💜🔥💃🎶💛

[@maximan4363]

Oh my Man, this is one of my favorite tracks of all time!! Simply EPIC!! They are fecking awesome live! Ohhh I loved the look on your face! Smile my Man!! Yeah the only place I want to be is in my bubble with my true love! She is definitely my happy place, I just love being in her presence - I'm just grateful for every second we spend together! She is my sanctuary! God bless you Jamel, respect!!

[@MrBracey1970]

Now we are cooking on gas!! This is the good stuff and it’s fantastic watching you get into this!

[@SpikeMatthews]

One of the best guitar lines in rock

[@cjk5115]

If you aren't moving to this song, you need to check your pulse. For me, this is one of the greatest guitar hooks in rock. Great review as always, Jamel.

[@alanstrom2221]

It's the throbbing Bass and pounding Drums that drive this masterpiece.

[@louisaustinallen]

Re-living my musical childhood through you, Jamel! Thank you!

[@murraywestenskow2896]

My mom - attended Ian's wedding to Heather.

[@nfbuckeye]

A song that always puts a smile on my face...

[@The_LSA]

Here I am: 13 years old. It's 2003. I make turn 4 onto that seemingly giant speedway front straight in a white-over-red Viper GTS-R and virtual sunlight fills the screen before me. I hear this song start. What memories.

[@je-2024_1]

that 2 string riff with really no so called solo just drives this song love it Billy Duffy Legend..

[@VFD994]

YES!!! Finally getting to The Cult!!! A very under rated band, now checkout “Edie” and “Rain”.

[@bfernuttz3737]

Damn, this band just takes me back... Always loved Ian and the boys!

[@richnorcal]

Great song, so much energy...if a person can't dance to this song...man...

[@elenawilliams32]

The Cult are the best live band I've ever seen. I've seen a few. Brilliant, just a unique awesome experience.

[@danalioto3146]

This is from the Love album. Great songs from beginning to end. This album is more "Alternative" rock as compared to their next album "Electric" which is considered more "Hard" rock. All of it always has the Ian Astbury Goth feel to it.

[@tinie15]

So, stories from the grandma! I was 13 when this was released, and I had rented a VHS tape with the video hits of the year, because we didn't have MTV in my home country. I remember when I reached this song I was like "hold up" and went and bought the vinyl the very next day!

[@Docholliday1106]

One more that you'd like is their song "Rain"

[@zelgkopitar8799]

Saw a cover band for The Cult back in like 1999 or so and it was amazing. Cant recall what their name was but it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Cant even imagine the real band doing it any better. The Cult really wrote some great songs.

[@myproject13ttt]

Yesssssssss!!! Next... 'Rain'🔥🤘💥✌️

[@eggy1962]

followed by Lil Devil

[@myproject13ttt]

@@eggy1962 Definitely 🤘

[@stevehood8617]

Love these guys, great band! Had the pleasure of seeing them live. Great show! Try American Horse.

[@bywodensbeard9841]

Next you can do 'Rain' :)

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

or Revolution

[@ann-louiseidman-soysal7819]

I love this song! Was blown away the first time I heard it: the intro, the music, the lyrics, Ian's voice(!), the psycadelic part in the middle...It's a sexy song for sure

[@kJ922-h3j]

Used in one of the most underrated movies ever ‘Layer Cake’, definitely watch that👍. No idea what he says a lot of the song, and I don’t care it’s still great lol

[@NOLAgenX]

Ahhh, a movie afficianado! You have to be to have even seen it. I love it too!

[@susanoneill370]

Great movie!!

[@davidlitchke4964]

The cult at their very best! One of my favorite videos. Rock on!

[@briankearney1619]

Fantastic band. For my request how many fans of "The Mission" are there out there? Let's hear "Children"

[@jonibz1456]

So many good band touring around U.K. at this time, The mission, killing joke, fields of the nephilim, the damned, all about eve, zodiac mindwarp and the love reaction and the list goes on.

[@suemommie]

Yes! The Mission - ‘Tower of Strength’

[@bluebird9047]

@@suemommie Agree. Love Tower of Strength.

[@bluebird9047]

A fan here .

[@archer60x43]

The Crystal Ocean is another.

[@evie9732]

Yes Jamel! Keeping us happy. This song is still fantastic even after hundreds of times hearing it. Love it! Thanks Jamel ☺️

[@jamestelfer7502]

Awesome tune from an awesome band. Please do Rain next as in my opinion it's their best song. Keep enjoying music dude.

[@sukie584]

Still one of my fave songs from the 80s. Few lyrics in the song, but the groove is undeniable...now you see where the puffy shirt came into play in Love Removal Machine!

[@bigneon_glitter]

Recommended: The Cult _Love_ - the full album reaction. Best Rock album of the 1980s. A journey & every song, perfection. 🙏🔥🙏

[@iainweller452]

Love is such an amazing album and my all time favourite

[@jamesgonzales5285]

From a Forever Metal Head, a good friend, introduced me to this Band, she opened me up. 🙏🏼👊🏼💪🏽🤟👍🏼