The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary | Singer Bassist Musician Reacts

[@pauld6222]

I feel bad for anyone who wasn't a teen/young adult in the 80's. The music, style, and life was so much fun!

[@andrewstolpman6743]

So true! It can’t be put into words.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Same!! I was in high school and college in the 80s, it was just as awesome as it looks! I consider myself very lucky to have grown up in the 70s & 80s.

[@Whistler4u]

Like everyone thinks their teen years are the best period. Just ain't true.

[@pauld6222]

@@Whistler4u Spoken like a true person who didnt grow up in the 80's......

[@blindeyedog01]

I grew up in SoCal in the 80s, in the 90s I was hired by a lot of 80s bands to sell merch. It was fun talking to the guys from my era. Best 2 summers of my life. ❤❤

[@happyhorology575]

Born 1972 and watched the Cult many times live in the UK in the 80’s. They played at my University. Love your reaction ❤️ keeping the music alive 🥰

[@ShirleyWaldeckmetiswoman]

If they don't play She Sells Sanctuary at my funeral I'm not going

[@stroketheboat]

That is brilliant 🤣😂

[@KimiMD]

😂😂😂 nice work.

[@clarkarnold5431]

Here here !!

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

Mint .

[@barrycrossley2945]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@odman69]

I'm 55, so I know this tune well, and I still feel the same every time I hear it. It's so good that my friends and I have added it to our set list, and everyone dances every time we play it. You young 'uns don't know what you missed.

[@asisterofmercy]

Still my Ringtone

[@happyhorology575]

Definitely one of the best bands I watched live growing up in the Uk ❤️ great reaction. Watching in October 2024. Great moves you had. We were all Moshing to this one back in the day!

[@oldcrook510]

High school in the 80's was awesome. The 80's was the greatest movies, T.V. show & music era with so many choices and so much talent. Finding weekend house parties when parents were out of town & a poster on the wall of the Alpine Lambo Countach & Ferrari F40 in the bedroom..

[@daniel-v2l6z]

I think the 80's would love you right back!!!!! it was a truely awesome time to be a teen, the music was so different. good reaction my lady, peace............. xoxox

[@julianfarrall8963]

Easily arguably one of the best starts of any song.

[@johnniekight1879]

"Fire Woman" is another killer tune.

[@donavonrobbins1908]

anc then The Witch to make the trifecta.

[@DHall-xz7ke]

The Cult - 'Sweet Soul Sister'(1989)

[@jonp4846]

"Outlaw," in particular the one from the Manor Sessions, much better than what made in onto Electric. And of course "Love Removal Machine" off the same album.

[@TheAquaponic1]

The Cult is my Teens. Biggest influence on me in all ways including my becoming a musician. And one of the greatest days in my life in April of 1995 I got to work with the band and directly with Ian. I got to hang out with my idol all day.... long story but it was amazing. THe Cult is the shiz.

[@troyshilanski380]

Yeah the cult wasnt my thing back then. Now im old it brings back memories and i like it. Thank you.

[@sumonjamal1653]

The Cult are still around, still making new music, and still touring... and u don't have to pay big money to see them in concert 🤑But mind you, they are still in demand! The band is still the duo of Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar)... the current band includes John Tempesta (drums), Charlie Jones (bass) and Mike Mangan (keyboards)... Bad Religion guitarist Mike Dimkich has toured w/ The Cult on 2nd guitar. U gotta do The Cult - "Edie (Ciao baby)" 🔥🔥🔥🔥 also ... 'Lil devil' ... 'Rise' ... 'Wild flower' ... 'Love removal machine'... 🤘🤘

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

jesus christ what a rhythm section!

[@GodLovesComics]

I actually saw The Cult open for Billy Idol in concert back in the early 90's. And yes, I don't think it was any coincidence that Cult guitarist Billy Duffy modeled his look after Billy.

[@droptuned83]

Nah , more like the other way round! Though Billy had alot of different styles over the years.

[@GodLovesComics]

@@droptuned83 Idol (with his blonde spikes) and Generation X were around 7 years before The Cult even formed.

[@ScotsGal]

The 80s was an awesome time to grow up in ..we had the best music great movies and TV shows ...people used to look each other in the eye when talking instead of staring at a screen in their hand and people were just nicer but then the world was a nicer place back then to ...Great reaction 👍

[@darylhartnett4348]

Im 63 now and still listen to the cult at least once a month,all good songs

[@jasonspaulding3949]

Always enjoy seeing the younger generation react and love this music just like I still do

[@asisterofmercy]

I refuse to believe people haven't heard/seen this though. 🙂 Still my Ringtone after all these vears

[@ianhutchinson3929]

One of the most underrated bands of the 80s, should have been a lot bigger than they were.

[@curtbrantley979]

Lead vocals - Ian Astbury Lead Guitar - Billy Duffy

[@jockmason5922]

Both underrated.

[@garylogan3640]

I saw them live in 89, one of the best shows I have ever seen.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

1987 Billy Idol toured with The Cult as his opening act.

[@PeterForan-g7m]

I found The Cult as a 15yr old in 1988, The Cult Electric Album is still to this day my favourite album👌

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

This guy’s whole album in a banger! The album “Love” was released in 1985. I have this album still! In “Cassette!” You definitely should listen to more Cult” they still packing arenas whenever they play! Great band! They’re ghotic, post punk, alternative hard rock band.👌😎👍

[@TabbyC284]

I remember being six years old when I first saw this. An older cousin was watching and my mind was blown. I fell in love with his look, the music, everything about The Cult. Until I saw and heard this I’d never really heard anything but country music and old gospel songs in my household. 😅

[@superstump68]

i`m lucky enough to have seen this great band live many times. been a fan since my teens .

[@leenahbean]

Dance dance dance!!! A favorite from my college days. ❤❤❤

[@DennisNelson-ee2il]

The 80's was most definitely a fantastic era for music.Southern Death Cult are worth checking out,before changing their name to death cult and then ultimately to the Cult .

[@asisterofmercy]

Moya, Gods Zoo and the Dreamtime album is so underrated especially 'Spiritwalker'

[@davewilson8317]

Brings back memories of High School discos.

[@dab_family9405]

The Cult are so damn good. I'm glad to see the reaction channels get around to them. Love Removal Machine is another great song.

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

Great fuggin band, I still love them today, they are still fresh.

[@ZyggyZero]

When Goths were still Batcavers….“Love” is a really good album, worth a listen. “Rain” and “Big Neon Glitter” are a couple tracks from it to check, if you’re needing more Cult.

[@Dystopia1111]

That whole album is great. 'Brother Wolf, Sister Moon' has become a deep cut favorite over the years. Long song with slow build-ups, but so good

[@asisterofmercy]

I was never a 'Batcaver'. Never heard that in Leeds. We were 'Goths'. Hollow Man deffo!

[@ZyggyZero]

@@asisterofmercy It’s mostly a US term. Started as an attempt by the mundies to insult….co-opted by us tasteful folk to mock the mundanes…. “Bats are cool. Caves are cool. Mundane types avoid both. That makes them cooler.”

[@asisterofmercy]

@@ZyggyZero You are right, there were 'Batcavers' but as I remember from the time they were down south following Bauhaus and the like.

[@francisbielka2718]

The Cult is presently on tour in Canada. Aren't we lucky?

[@Michael1980S]

Home is NOT just a PLACE, it's a PLACE in TIME and my home is in the 80'S. If you had a time machine and traveled back to the 80s you would not want to come back, you would really love it there, wish I could go back, love your reactions keep listening to the 80'S the best music and best time to be alive. Listen to SIMPLE MINDS NEW GOLD DREAM, and FACE TO FACE 10 9 8 , also TEARS FOR FEARS, PALE SHELTER.

[@matthewgierula5674]

The CULT are still an active band. They do tour regularly so you can go see them and Ian's voice is still amazing. Every album has its own unique style, something they got criticized for over the years, but each one is great for different reasons.

[@someoldatheist6712]

Class of 85 here!

[@frios011]

This was an era when music was music!

[@101scetch]

Hi there. Thank you so much for doing this one. They are definitely in my top 10 favourite bands of all time. Absolutely awesome video from yourself. Please take care and blessings to you from the UK.

[@timhicks7897]

I saw Ian Astbury when he was the lead singer of The Doors Of The 21st Century. He took the place of Jim Morrison, sang alongside the Keyboard player and Guitarist from the original band The Doors. Excellent concert.

[@MikeFlatow]

I remember waiting at the record store for them to unbox and put on the shelves. Nothing sounded like this song when it came out. The drums especially.

[@MLawrence2008]

Great reaction to a great (but often overlooked) band. Try 'Fire Woman' or 'Rain' next please Millie!

[@655superblues]

Born in 64 so 80's was crazy as was the 90's...best years of my life

[@MrHyde11976]

No comparison the 80’s & 90’s not even a close second was the 90’s

[@davisclerk6731]

i have seen these guys twice in Detroit and both times this guy gave us a talking to about how we sucked. Our energy sucked. To Ian's credit it worked both times. BOOM !!!

[@curtbrantley979]

My all time favorite band! I've seen them live at least 15 times. Playing with everyone from Lenny Kravitz, Living Colour, even Metallica.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yeah, I saw them live in early 90s w/Lenny Kravitz opening for them. I didn't know Lenny yet and he killed it. Of course The Cult always killed it. Saw them another times in the mid-90s, still amazing. They've never stopped touring, I don't think? Ian & Billy are still out there killing it!

[@curtbrantley979]

@@jenniferfoster1692 I saw them at The House of Blues last year in Orlando. When I saw them with Lenny, it was an outdoor show in Gainesville, FL!

[@fistovuzi]

@@jenniferfoster1692 i remember one band that toured support for them in the mid 80's. they ripped of The Cult's vibe and style, HEAVILY influencing their musical direction. they ended up like a "hard-rock" version of The Cult. Pistols and Posies, they were called. something like that anyway. Rifles and Rhododendrons? Dakka and Daisies? it'll come to me.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@fistovuzi Interesting, thanks for sharing that!

[@fistovuzi]

@@jenniferfoster1692 Matt Sorum replacing Steve Adler wasn't a whim. Gunners could have got any drummer in the world at that point, they went for The Cult's drummer without missing a beat. i don't think they even *considered* another choice.

[@GranpaMike]

I'm a bassist, too, love playing this one. The Cult had a fantastic sound. If I had a time machine, I'd take you back and give you a tour... it was a wonderful decade and I sure do miss it.

[@diggerdad3291]

I love watching people find this band....so fun...Great reaction....I was there in the 80's and it was a blast1!!!!!!!!

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Great band, originally known as the 'Southern Death Cult', then 'Death Cult' then finally 'The Cult'. A couple of other great tracks by them, "Spiritwalker", "Fire Woman" there are plenty of great tracks from this band. Another band from around the same time is, 'Killing Joke' tracks to check out, "Eighties", and "Love Like Blood", they have loads of great tracks but these are a good place to start.

[@SiD-vs7jg]

Still as good as the day it was released. Given me goosebumps every time I have heard it for the past 40ish years. One of the best.

[@royblomquist2622]

The 80s were f****** great, we just didn't know it. We were too young to appreciate it and now we're old and it's gone. But man were those good times

[@Leeuw1962]

Yes! The Cult! Don't forget 'Rain', another great song!

[@curtbrantley979]

Check out Love Removal Machine, Lil' Devil, Peace Dog, Fire Woman, Sun King

[@stephenpublicover8818]

I was in my late teens, early 20s, when this song came out! Wee had the best music in the 80s! Glad you enjoyed the band! Great reaction video!

[@tommyjackson5725]

Man to be able to go back and hear this for the first time again. This whole album is amazing.

[@andreasschneider3231]

There is hope for the Musik if young people like u love the old stuff❤

[@Pugiron]

One of the first songs the "Classic Rock" stations grabbed from the 80's but also still played by "modern Rock" stations today because it's so timeless.

[@sorensmith9873]

a lot of good times as a teen in the 80s, some really good music for sure

[@dublkrossr2059]

I graduated in 85 and still think the 1980-90's had the best tunes overall

[@tedtheyerl5090]

Ian, lead singer also a big Everton football/soccer fan. This song caught my attention, but the band has a lot of great songs.

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

"he's so hot"...lol...Amen Sister. He's well fit from day 1.

[@davidpack1312]

The entire Love album is epic. Never heard anything like it before or since. Had to have it when it first came out. 1985

[@KenNPotter]

Millie, great reaction! Singer Ian Astbury grew up in my hometown of Hamilton, Ontario before moving back to England! In fact, him and his younger sister Leslie went to my high school. No kidding, I’ve seen The Cult twice and the first time was years ago when they opened for… Billy Idol, lol! Cheers!

[@nathanornsby2080]

im from new zealand an won a trip to exit festival and the cult played, was my favourite gig

[@dominicscott9145]

Had a bunch of great hits in the 80's and had a comeback in the 90's with a song called 'The Witch'. One of the fattest baselines ever. Absolute blow the doors of banger!

[@amoco14]

I really like this band and I always have. The is a good song too.

[@aircap]

I just saw the Cult about five or six years ago and they are still killing it

[@Bramfly]

Remember this band and this song and many more from that time like yesterday. I was 24 at the time of this one. 😊

[@robwalsh9843]

The Cult blended a lot of styles together. They were part of the British post-punk scene, but they also had influences from hard rock, blues and psychedelia. A really creative and genuine band.

[@paulfelker8983]

Great group , lots of energy !!

[@eatsmylifeYT]

The vocalist is Ian Astbury, the guitarist is Billy Duffy. They're still playing together up to now.

[@johnnyhock]

Right place, right time ! I was in my 20’s in the 80’s this tune was M A S S I V E

[@SteveJohnson-ls3et]

Absolute unadulterated banger! Saw them in Bournemouth in England back in my Goth days. I do love the Cult. If you fancy trying some of their earlier material, Spiritwalker and Dreamtime are both good. Revolution is another great one from the Love album that includes She Sells Sanctuary.

[@gaztop222]

I saw Southern Death Cult and Death Cult and The Cult back in the day ..Great live band ..Happy memories ..

[@sircharles6477]

Awwe and im just seeing this now Lassie, You are as well , Very Wonderful!😉

[@leo2a7dk]

That was a crazy POWER song back then. I am from 69, and found Depeche Mode in 83, but also had my ears other genres. You mentioned Billy Idol. Shit it was a nice time. New Order, Simple Minds, Duran Duran, Kraftwerk, Nitzer Ebb.... I could go on. Love your reaction to this "old" number. Still HOLDS... Regards from Denmark. Alex

[@davidwoolley8157]

They were amazing live! many great tunes to dive into!

[@graemejones218]

I'm 57 so I bought this album when it came out.......on tape. I was only 12 when I saw Motorhead on both the Overkill & Bomber tours. Then The Ace of Spades, Iron Fist & finally Another Perfect day. But The Cult were just as good, they have a vast array of great songs. Try tracks off Sonic Temple. Anyone who's around my age had superb bands that you could go & see for as little as £3.00. I'm from B'ham, UK. And the Odeon on New Street was the venue of choice. My best concert may suprise some, but it was Krokus, Hardware. We had it good & I feel so lucky. I also knew the Band Diamond Head personally although they were a fair bit older, but I used to drink in Stourbridge. And they inspired a rather famous band called.....Metallica as Lars Ulrich actually lived with one of the band members. Listen to Am I Evil, their most famous song. Good Stuff.

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

I love THE CULT, this is a great song, this WHOLE ALBUM IS EXCELLENT

[@jamespalma3311]

The album Love, which this song came out on, is in my Top 5 rock albums ever. Every song rocks.

[@peterwalsh2470]

you're right there, we need a time machine so bad, the whole world does really.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

"Fire Woman' by the Cult is also amazing. Same great vibe & talent but a little harder. They're a great band and still touring!

[@mikepottes]

Ian Astbury was living in Hamilton Ontario Canada @ the age of eleven he spent a decade there probably picked up a lot of attitude and grit, living around the steel mill which he worked at. Called "Stelco Steel mill" probably harden him up. No pun intended. He says Hamilton for him is the “Hidden City,” which happens to be the title of their 10th studio album. This band is killer.. They sound the best when you crank it right up!🍺🍺

[@alejandrofigueroa7262]

Did you know Ian Atsbury toured with the doors? and he nailed the presence of Morrison an a perfect level

[@paulsmusic861]

Seeing them later this year, can't wait.

[@luxdevoid]

"Black Angel" one of their early songs re-released in 2010

[@marko4118]

The drummer is mark Brzezicki from a band called big country Awesome band also 👍

[@raycausley764]

Wild hearted son is one of their best!

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

KZbin is your time machine. Thats why we all love it.

[@Terry-455]

#1 review of one of the best 80's hits

[@thinman823]

Play this in the car while driving. You’ll end up 15 mph over the posted limit. Great cut!!

[@jimspetdragons3737]

Love Fire Woman & Sweet Soul Sister.

[@spiral8891]

Nice reaction Millie. Reckon you'd enjoy the entire 'LOVE' album. Wish I could take you back for afew days in the 80s. You'd have loved it.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Millie, I DJ'd back in the 80's and 90's and this song was SO popular for a Rock-based dance tune, like an Alt-Rock banger. I would always mix this song with Billy Idol or The Cure, perhaps even some early U2. Great band!! The Cult have a TON of great songs!

[@MarkOxley-vo3kq]

Fantastic song! The 80's were real and honest, no ai, no cells, no personal computers. We used libraries then. It was a great place in time and music.

[@infinitygirlak]

I have been in love with Ian Astbury since the early 1980s. Billy Duffy is on guitar. Their first three albums, ' Love ', 'Electric' and 'Sonic Temple' are different style but each so very, very Cult. Yes, those are not the first albums they recorded together ( Moya, but that was under Southern Death Cult ).

[@garydickson8405]

I saw them with simple minds at ibrox park in 1986,and they were really good live...

[@constructor2763]

The fire in your eyes, keeps me alive... And the world, the world turns around And the world and the world, the world drags me down And the world and the world and the world, the world turns around And the world and the world and the world and the world And the world drags me down... (I wonder why people react to this today?)

[@richardhargrave6082]

I love this song, Its the power cord that does it and I think is an acoustic guitar, just brilliant The vocals, everything

[@fistovuzi]

Gretsch White Falcon. electric "hollowbody" guitar. VERY expensive instrument.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

@@fistovuzi Yes . Not an instrument of choice for most but Duffy could tune a washing line .

[@fistovuzi]

@@vincentbrannelly8786 if you watch the original "music videos" for AC/DC's Back in Black album, it's just the band in a large dark room miming to the music, it was 1980 proper music videos hadn't been invented yet. well Gretsch must have got sick of seeing Mal Young playing a battered old Double Jet, so they gave him a Falcon to use during filming, tho it wasn't used on the record. Malcolm was about 5 foot 2, he looked like a little kid trying to play his dad's guitar. it's kinda hilarious. Falcon is a very expensive pain-in-the-ass that never leaves an environmentally controlled studio. no guitarist with good sense takes one on the road. even Duffy, by the Sonic Temple record, had switched to a Les Paul. Billy didn't really like playing the Falcon, but no one else was using one and it made him "stand out" from other guitarists at a time when "pointy" guitars were the hot new thing that everybody played. "grandpa" guitars were VERY uncool. Billy made it work tho. so much so that the guitarist in one of their support acts decided he could do for the Les Paul what Billy was doing for the Falcon, Les Pauls were also "grandpa" guitars at the time. he could make the old-fashioned guitar look cool again. that was Slash.

[@kris2894]

Fan Girl on full display ! yes the 80s had the best music

[@derekharley7343]

The drummer here ended up playing with a band called big country. Worth checking out their live stuff.

[@williambonson6846]

If joining a cult means belonging to this fan club, I'm all in.

[@blindeyedog01]

Saw The Cult in Nashville; they opened for Metallica -- the Newstead years -- they are cool. The lead singer did a gig with the Doors, saw that live, Ian nailed it. ❤❤❤

[@AntonHoward-mx9sb]

I was 18 when this track came out, good job, plenty of money and spending a lot of it in alternative clubs in the UK. The Music was brilliant back then, I was having the time of my life. You should check out 'Severina' by The Mission.