The singer is Ian Astbury, and yes you are right. He is an amazing frontman, but never seems to be in the discussion about the greatest frontmen of all time. In my opinion he is right up there with the likes of Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler, and Axl Rose to name just a few. He is a true entertainer. And Billy Duffy absolutely slays the guitar. I'm seeing them live at the end of July and I can't wait.
@BoomerMcBoom2 жыл бұрын
Astbury, NO DOUBT, one of the best frontmen EVER Had the voice AND the moves.
@Gordy632 жыл бұрын
I love the Cult, but I don’t think you can compare him to A listers like Mick Jagger or Steven Tyler. But I’d agree with the Axl Rose comparison. Also agree that Billy Duffy is an awesome guitar player. Now he’s a musician that doesn’t get nearly enough accolades!
@vrvaughn2 жыл бұрын
There’s part of your problem.. thinking that Axle Rose was a great frontman…
@swinglow332 жыл бұрын
I can see the Axl comparison, but I’d also throw in Jim Morrison as well.
@rickswhiskeyjourney2 жыл бұрын
@@swinglow33 .... Ian did front The Doors of The 21st Century. Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and Ian took Jim Morrison's place. Got to see them in concert here in Chicago. 2004 I believe
@rockerchefdave2 жыл бұрын
The only front man of my generation who came close to Jim Morrison of The Doors. He even performed with the surviving members of the band. I’ve seen The Cult many times over the years and they never disappoint. Ian and Billy are an incredible team. To me they transcended post punk and hair metal . They had their own sound and vibe.
@Lavaman3682 Жыл бұрын
The Lizard King? Cool! I like the comparison. Perfect. Been a fan since Sonic Temple came out in.HS
@anthonygonzalez9422 Жыл бұрын
He channels Morrison in almost everything. The hair, the crooning, the black leather pants. He’s even wearing the Skull hat that Morrison wore in Miami in ‘69.
@christopherwinkler4451 Жыл бұрын
I thought from the first time I heard The Cult that Ian Astbury was channeling Jim Morrison.
@christikirk7265 Жыл бұрын
So freaking agree!
@stefankropff11 ай бұрын
Was not a 80th hair band, they kinda had their own style, Ian asbury was always inspired by North America indiens
@deanmaynard82562 жыл бұрын
The Cult were much more influential than their record sales would indicate. They pretty much saved hard rock at a time when it had become very cheesy.
@timothywolfe38912 ай бұрын
How about some love for Billy Duffy!
@cccs80010 ай бұрын
Ian Astbury is in a rare club of front men who have it ALL. Him & Michael Hutchence have the voice, the looks, the moves & the stage charisma that just oozes out naturally & captivates. Elvis & Jim Morrison also had this rare stage charisma. The Cult is iconic & I'm so happy they have made a resurgence because Ian still has it!
@trentsteel202910 ай бұрын
True rock Gods .
@SRG19662 жыл бұрын
They started out as a goth band called "Southern Death Cult", then they became "Death Cult", then just "The Cult". Ian Astbury is a tremendous vocalist. ":Love Removal Machine" is another great one from them.
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
OMG yes. Love that song.
@garyburt82572 жыл бұрын
I’ll second that one!
@yeahboiii66402 жыл бұрын
Yes - I came down here to recommend the next song be LRM!
@ijontichy9942 жыл бұрын
Billy Duffy is no quite shabby guitarist either.
@biffbarely70452 жыл бұрын
Well, SDC was a different band that Ian was in which he appropriated part of the name from. What we know today as "The Cult" started when Billy joined with Ian for "Death Cult."
@christophermcclanahan13532 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated bands back in the 80's...However they're still kicking it..Shake Baaaby 👍✌✌😬
@sonjaheck3156 Жыл бұрын
OMG - stop with the "underrated" comment.
@christophermcclanahan1353 Жыл бұрын
@@sonjaheck3156 Well maybe you are if.. my age..however many bands have and have been underrated according to the music industry. However everyone is entitled their opinion
@sonjaheck3156 Жыл бұрын
I am 61. I remember this band very well. @@christophermcclanahan1353
@Carrie-tm5soАй бұрын
Get outta town!@@sonjaheck3156
@Gantzz3212 жыл бұрын
in the 80's we heard a ton of "POSER" bands these guys were not one of them. They had a great sound, tons of talent, and amazing energy.
@joeday42932 жыл бұрын
Right on. I was a junior in high school when this dropped. This was everything rock was supposed to be that it wasn't at the time. The Cult is the uncut cocaina. They're a band with a lot of hair, but not a hair band. At all. Kiss my ass, Poison.
@jamesgonzales52852 жыл бұрын
👊🏼💪🏼
@bigscountrygame35102 жыл бұрын
And then they met Rick Rubin! 🤬
@alanstrom22212 жыл бұрын
In fact, I feel that The Cult were anti-posers. The Cult are a tight punchy Rock Band. They have hair, though I wouldn't pigeon hole them as a Hair Band. People that have a limited knowledge of music feel compelled to categorise everything. For example, anything that was a ' little different or Left of Centre' in the late 70's/ early 80's was classified as NEW WAVE music. Sometimes and quite often, a Band is just a Band. In 1972 the VERTIGO RECORD LABEL had the good business sense to sign STATUS QUO to their stable along with BLACK SABBATH, therefore people tried to label QUO as HEAVY METAL. STATUS QUO were and still are just a bloody great Rock Band. The Band's name is 55 years old now ( 1967 ) and they've lost a few members due to death or music differences. Matt Sorum has had a cool Drumming career with THE CULT & GUNS n ROSES. When THE CULT toured AUSTRALIA back in 2013, they played the full ELECTRIC album followed by other Classic Cult songs. Toward the end of the gig, there was a palpable vibe running thru the crowd, this was because they hadn't played SUN KING yet. They brought the house down and the crowd exploded when they closed the gig with SUN KING (Baby ) THE CULT are bloody awesome.
@stephaniesanborn90762 жыл бұрын
I disagree.. The 80s had the most unique and diverse bands.
@jeremyamarillas1 Жыл бұрын
Ian Astbury is one of the greatest vocalists/performers of the 80’s-90’s and still rocking it today. Billy Duffy one of the best guitarists as well!
@julianortiz41512 жыл бұрын
“Sweet Soul Sister” and “Love Removal Machine” need to be your next Cult reactions. You’ll love both.
@kendallkirkham2382 жыл бұрын
Sweet soul sister... Incredible song. Great suggestion! SO MANY MEMORIES. lol
@juanjoseCF Жыл бұрын
My favorite band I have seen them three times in Spain "Sweet soil sister" deserves one reaction!.
@AndreVlaamsValle Жыл бұрын
Lil Devil and Revolution too
@rich7447 Жыл бұрын
SSS was at the top of Cult album sales, but they were getting away from their core audience. Sonic Temple was a good album, but not as good as the three before it.
@ursulareeder85688 ай бұрын
LOVE REMOVAL MACHINE!!!!!!!! Yes, please!!!!
@mattlentry39362 жыл бұрын
They’re one of those bands you can only describe as rock. That’s it. This is an all time banger.
@caseymoe8162 жыл бұрын
Don’t think I’m the only one who thought this band was going to be the biggest band in the world. Absolutely love them. Hard rocking, great singer, classic sound but with unique songs. They were kinda hair metal but not; kinda pre-grungy but not. Just hard driving rock n roll. Great song. Great reaction! 🔥🤙
@stevetreloar31292 жыл бұрын
English too I think
@screwyootube12 жыл бұрын
They weren't hair metal, they were/are a hard rock/blues rock hybrid. I, too, thought they were destined to become much bigger, but this wound up being their peak. But, what a killer album, and I recall there being a LOT of great rock albums in the 1989/1990 period, before rock started to fade from the mainstream.
@zatoichi12 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Looking back in time now you can see them as a transition band.
@johnsilver80592 жыл бұрын
They were post-AfD hard rock in the Gibson mode vs the super Strats of hair metal.
@monkeysuncle28162 жыл бұрын
The Cult was ALWAYS an instant floor-filler at clubs. EVERY genre loved them- goths, club kids, metal-heads, etc.
@lauragonzales76722 жыл бұрын
Ian Astbury is the lead singer of THE CULT. Both he and Billy Duffy the lead guitar player are highly underrated performers. They are GOLD STANDARD!!!👑
@NOLAgenX2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, you’ve finally found The Cult again! This is a great 2nd pick. I was deployed in Honduras in the 90’s with the Army and did a volunteer radio show. The intro to this was the opening for every weekly show I did. Sometimes I let it run for the entire magnificent song.
@jonahpedersen54292 жыл бұрын
I was introduced to the Cult in 91 in the duty hut in Kaneohe Bay, HI when I was a young marine.
@Rob-eo5ql2 жыл бұрын
Soto Cano !
@queenjenna26962 жыл бұрын
@@jonahpedersen5429 yes I do remember this. I have a lot of their music in a storage as I have Sonic Youth where Ian is on the cover. Hot Damn I'm going to be thinking about him tonight..
@NOLAgenX2 жыл бұрын
@@Rob-eo5ql Yes! In pure numbers, not a lot of people have been there. Glad someone knew it!
@Rob-eo5ql2 жыл бұрын
@@NOLAgenX I was at Howard, worked the aerial port, 90-93. Soto Cano (PLA) & Tegucigalpa (TGU). Still remember! lol
@jasonremy16272 жыл бұрын
"Love Removal Machine" would be another great song by The Cult. They always cut their own path. Among 80s bands, they were probably the least 80s. Like they were a decade too early. Ian Astury(vocal) and Bully Duffy (guitar) are an amazing 1-2 punch.
@rich7447 Жыл бұрын
LRM is great. Earlier stuff is even better.
@michaelzarate69392 жыл бұрын
NOT considered hair bad, just 80's pure Rock Band.
@corvettedm110 ай бұрын
This was one time I went crazy for a song and had no idea who it was! In those days one couldn’t just play whatever. We had to wait for it to come around on the radio again! Finally, FOUR YEARS LATER, I got it! I had to pull over to make sure I heard the name right. Anyway, saw them live at the Warfield in San Francisco. The small theater venue was acoustically perfect for this band. The sound was so full that it surrounded everything. This song goes with me when I die for sure! Today is my 71st birthday and what a wonderful reaction video to watch! Thank you!
@estebanelguapo3 ай бұрын
Long ago I heard Danzig - "Mother" on the radio. But didn't hear anything else from him cause most of my music listening was just radio based at that time and some pop cds. Later while driving heard this song "fire woman" but not sure if there was a DJ introduction of the band, don't think so. I had nothing to go by and my memory is garbage but my brain was tieing those two singers similar vocalizations together. But whatever year that was the internet did exist and I ended up taking forever to google the right combination of words to end up finding the cult. Ended up having to remember Danzig then google artists who sound like Danzig after realizing it wasn't him :P. P.S. had the same issue when heard Chris Isaak on radio with Wicked Game, didnt get any info with it, then thought maybe it was Dwight Yoakam who I heard later singing thousand miles from nowhere. Had to search forever on the internet to find the right person with nothing to go on, ended up at roy orbison. :P I feel your pain. My memory is garbage and often you dont get a DJ introduction to a band name or song name before they dive into a song and then you never hear a song again.
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
Holy Hannah, it's been a long time since you've reacted to this band (in fact, it's been exactly one year and one week)! I grew up listening to The Cult and their amazing lead singer, Ian Astbury. You did "She Sells Sanctuary", IMHO their signature hit, but this is a hell of a banger too. If I had to pick their next best song, it'd be "Edie (Ciao Baby)", which I played so loud it melted my speakers. "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Wild Hearted Son" are also incredible. Thanks for giving them another shot! If I can recommend another band with a similar vibe that I think you would love, it's Sisters of Mercy. Their song "More" is just incredible. And it's long past time you did a Smashing Pumpkins song ("1979" or "Today" are classics.)
@quarterfriedwithdirtyrice81082 жыл бұрын
I totally agree - go for Edie (Ciao Baby). I too have listened to that track so often and so loudly it not only melted my speakers but also my ear drums and the relationship with my neighbors! It's late night for me but I'm going to listen to it again and melt my headphones! Here's a YT link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6C1qJ-JftNsZ5o I've never heard of Sisters of Mercy but I'll check them out. Thanks for that tip Patrick. I also agree the Rob Squad needs to visit the Smashing Pumpkins!
@OneThousandHomoDJs2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I upvote "Edie." I was gonna say that or "Rise."
@ryanr53192 жыл бұрын
25 whores in the room next door... love Sisters of Mercy. :-)
@mikephillips88102 жыл бұрын
Edie (Ciao Baby) has to be one of the strongest melodies of all the thousands I've heard. Very powerful and moving song.
@mikephillips88102 жыл бұрын
Also 'Rain' a real classic
@jamesgonzales52852 жыл бұрын
My club music!! No they're not 80's hairband, they started out in the New Wave Era, with She Sells Sanctuary, and progressed into one of the best rock and roll bands !! And with the aura of Ian Astbury on vocals and stage presence, good Lord!! 👊🏼💪🏼👍🏻🤟
@talon71322 жыл бұрын
The Cult was around during Hair Band Era , but chose to remain an "Indy" band only contacting major labels for CD distribution channels The 2 constants in this band have always been Billy Duffy - guitarist Ian Asbury - vocalist . Over several decades drummers and Bassist have come and gone. Most notably was Matt Sorum who left The Cult to join Guns and Roses
@diveplane052 жыл бұрын
Jamie Stewart, the original Bassist. Can't forget him. His Bass tone playing style were integral to the sound of this band! Fender Jazz Bass!
@juliansuarez88092 жыл бұрын
Now that’s how a lead singer should sing, with passion and emotion!!
@jhamler12 жыл бұрын
LOVE REMOVAL MACHINE is another classic by THE CULT but honestly their whole discography is worth a listen. Saw them live a couple of years ago and they still sound incredible after 40 years. And yes, Amber is correct. Their sound was just a bit different (in a good way) from their hair metal contemporaries.
@evacovault28802 жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth, I saw them live a few years ago as well and they sounded phenomenal! Ian still goes crazy with that tambourine and he can definitely still sing. I also suggest Love Removal Machine as a next reaction, y'all won't be disappointed!
@azzyflya2355 Жыл бұрын
This, this all day
@richardcampbell2261 Жыл бұрын
I Third This Suggestion. Add in a bunch of their discography to.
@Islendingar2 жыл бұрын
Stunning track !! What a singer and a band that’s so unique too….. love them
@D1rtyC2 жыл бұрын
If you like The Cult, as I did when I was younger, you should check out The Church. The song Under the Milky Way is amazing! You will both love it 😁
@sherrystewart72322 жыл бұрын
Yes!! I love The Church. Part of the Donnie Darko soundtrack..also Echo and the Bunnymen..Good movie to react to ASAP!!!
@texassmokingmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Great chill tune.
@elegantirony782 жыл бұрын
YES
@queenjenna26962 жыл бұрын
Yes, and they should do The Call songs Let The Day Begin I Still Believe ( great design ) Or Robert Cray song Smokin Gun U would be surprised on this one.
@oakhillfound8472 жыл бұрын
The Church is an Australian band with deep lyrics and unique subject matter. Most of their songs are classics in their genre .
@johncranston58012 жыл бұрын
The Cult are a huge band in Canada and Europe they’re still together and playing out. Ian Astbery is the singer and Billy Duffy is on guitar. Talk about a match made in heaven they know how to rock! Still one of the best live acts out there. Ian brings the charisma and sexy back to music with that great voice! Billy is the epitome of a guitar great his tone is impeccable and he serves every song so well master of the white falcon guitar! Go see them live it will blow you away!
@trjbrew2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you guys explore this rabbit hole! Love Removal Machine, The Rain, Wildflower, and Edie-Chao Baby. Singer Ian Astbury also sat in with the surviving members of The Doors, he is one of the very few who could do justice to Jim Morrison.
@mamatay72 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that, but I was absolutely seeing a little Jim Morrison in Ian in this video! Makes perfect sense!
@ktwebbdevil2 жыл бұрын
@@mamatay7 There are some videos of him with the Doors on YT
@AlessiaBlue10 ай бұрын
Every time I hear those first chords of this song… instantly brings on happiness. One of my fave all time bands… was fortunate enough to see them live at the Santa Monica Civic back in the day. So 🔥 live as well! ❤
@kevinbarberio51432 жыл бұрын
Sweet soul Sister is a must. A solid rock band.
@mikescovers20242 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite cult song
@blackspring3207 Жыл бұрын
definitely the first like 8 tracks in a row of this album, hard time skipping any.
@krash2fast992 ай бұрын
All of Sonic Temple is a masterpiece, but SSS is absolutely their best song
@VidiotSavante2 жыл бұрын
The Cult's singer is Ian Astbury. You need to react to "Love Removal Machine" next! This song ROCKS!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@erniereitz54722 жыл бұрын
Love Removal Machine is a must-listen from The Cult. Even though The Cult came from punk roots, you'll hear elements of AC/DC and Led Zeppelin in this banger.
@davidarwood6264 Жыл бұрын
I even hear Molly Hatchet.....maybe I'm crazy.
@RobertoSantana61 Жыл бұрын
@@davidarwood6264 -i hear The Doors
@randotastic2 жыл бұрын
These guys were a weird anomaly for me. And in the best possible way! I can only speak for Chicago and downstate illinois, but their songs were in every club. New Wave clubs country clubs heavy metal clubs punk clubs dance clubs, it didn't matter at some point one of their songs would come on and fill the dance floor, if it wasn't already full. They just seem to cross over anywhere. I still love them, glad you all are into it.
@charlesallen23062 жыл бұрын
Love this!! You can hear the Jim Morrison influence in Astbury's voice. Such a classic cut.
@jenniferfoster16922 жыл бұрын
Yes, which is why he fronted the Doors for awhile...the remaining Doors member really loved him. He killed it with their music. He and Billy are still touring and Ian's voice is still amazing.
@charlesallen23062 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferfoster1692 wow, that is amazing info! I didn't know that!! I'll have to hunt down some of their performances. Thanks
@jenniferfoster16922 жыл бұрын
@@charlesallen2306 Yes, there are some good videos of them doing some of their greatest songs..the original members were having a ball and Ian is a natural to fill in for Jim.
@ricardocarmona5210Ай бұрын
Saw them in concert in 1989 Houston TX. 🤘
@MiguelLopez-is9te2 жыл бұрын
All my sisters were so jealous of the lead vocalist's hair. 🤘❤🤘
@j8weiler11 ай бұрын
Your reaction was fun. I’ve been a Cult fan for 30+ years, and yes Ian Astbury is the real deal. Also, one simply can’t be more of a rock star than Billy Duffy on guitar.
@jgsrhythm1002 жыл бұрын
The Cult fused alternative (in their case British Goth) in the late 80's opening the door for 90's grunge and out of hair metal.. Not comparing just saying they Kings X. living Colour , Faith No More opened the record labels minds and many of the 90's bands give them major props. Follow up suggestion 'Edie Ciao Baby" (same album ) 🔥
@spectreharlequin2 жыл бұрын
I got to see The Cult live in Oct 2019. They were doing a 30th anniversary tour of Sonic Temple which is the album this song is from. Basically they played their set as if they were on the Sonic Temple tour and it was awesome. Other great songs from this album, Edie(Ciao baby), Sun King, Sweet Soul Sister. Great songs from other albums, Wildflower, Lil' Devil, Love Removal Machine, Love, Here comes the rain, probably a few more I am forgetting.
@steveosterberg41912 жыл бұрын
Ian Astbury....... Great singer, great band.... Love his voice in the tone of the guitar....
@stuartgibbons3616 ай бұрын
They started off as "The Southern Death Cult" as an indie band in the early 80's. Became "Death Cult" and later "The Cult". By the time that Fire Woman came out they were heading to a more rock based band, although they did Led Zep covers and stuff like born to be wild as an indie band. I saw them a few times in the mid 80's, what a band. Still love them today.
@reneevines92032 жыл бұрын
I requested this song. Thank y’all so much for playing it! Y’all Rock!! 🙌🏻👍🏻🤘🏻👊🏻
@quincee33762 жыл бұрын
great choice!!
@MrDantres2 жыл бұрын
The Cult, legendary band and incredibly underrated too; still rocking hard to this day!
@martinscott-reed53792 жыл бұрын
Aah, I love that you finally got back to The Cult. Ian Astbury is a hell of a frontman. You can't mistake his voice, it's unique. I can't wait for you to delve deeper.
@rothmok125811 ай бұрын
The Cult is one the best live acts I had the chance to see
@SNKemm7 ай бұрын
I actually just made a very similar comment. I've seen hundreds of bands live. Hands down great experience❤
@bigjoe3302 жыл бұрын
The Cult is an amazing underated band. 💕 Sonic Temple is an incredible album. All of it!
@journeygirl4ever4 ай бұрын
You can't help but bang your head and whole body to this song! So glad I lived through the 80's! It was glorious! 🔥
@jamescarswell34702 жыл бұрын
I love The Cult. They do have a sound that was distinct from other bands in that era, at least in my opinion. If you liked how he sounded in the chorus of this song you should really check out Sweet Soul Sister. You'll love it.
@armynurseboy2 жыл бұрын
They had that mid-90s sound in the late 80s.....
@jamescarswell34702 жыл бұрын
@@armynurseboy I hadn't thought of it but that's the perfect way to explain their sound.
@godsspeedify2 жыл бұрын
The Cult is soooooo good in concert.. 1989 Arizona.
@dipsydoodle79882 жыл бұрын
The best part of The Cult is the singer's voice....no wait, it's the wailing guitar..no wait, it's their stage presence...no WAIT..ARRRRRGGH! I can't decide. 🤣🤣🤣
@FXMAN662 жыл бұрын
This band takes me back to a time that just kicked arse. I was two years from marrying my future ex wife but we had so much fun listening to The Cult. although things did not work out, this band and the memories they were part of…no regrets!
@anthonyblakely3992 жыл бұрын
I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Happy you guys took my request. Fire Woman expresses the charisma of The Cult and Ian the lead singer/frontman is AWESOME in keeping the tradition of frontman in Rock like Robert Plant......Steven Tyler......Freddie Mercury....struts his stuff across the stage!!! Great in Concert!!!!
@KaleidoscopeMagic2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness is right! I can't believe you guys are reviewing songs by The Cult!!! Wow, they are waaay off the beaten path. They did lots of really good songs in the 1980s and 1990s and beyond. One of my favs if *Here Comes the Rain* - give that one a listen!
@amybradshaw19022 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this song. You have to play this song on full blast driving down the freeway 😎
@tumbler90252 жыл бұрын
I just want to say ty for all that you both do I found your channel after my Dad Passed Away last Feb from Pancreatic Cancer , So TYVM for providing me a place to relax and to forget even if it's just for a short time , Thanx again for the smiles keep up the good work .
@VFD9942 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite groups from my youth! Ian Astbury an absolute loose cannon frontman and Billy Duffy is a guitar god, this band has been very underrated, such an awesome band to see live!! Ian Astbury fronted the Doors for a short time.
@50somethinggoofball532 жыл бұрын
Indeed so underrated! I saw Ian with the Doors. He was fantastic.
@rbb9753 Жыл бұрын
The first time I heard this I grinned at “Smokestack Lightnin’”, a nod to blues god and heavy metal godfather Howlin’ Wolf. (Listen to his songs and you’ll understand why many consider Led Zeppelin thieves.)
@cowboymouth64292 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU GUYS!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👌👍...Guys they have different sounds on each of their albums. They are unique and check out their song WILDFLOWER. ♥️♥️🙏 I've been waiting for y'all to do this and THANK YOU TWO SO MUCH. Y'ALL MADE MY DAY....TRULY.♥️♥️♥️🥰...Their considered indie rock. Even back in the 80s.👍. They have a plethora of great songs I mean fire. Like 50 songs. Yeah really.
@generoberts91512 жыл бұрын
When their early album “Love” came out it had an alternate vibe but then they put the pedal down and released “Electric” later followed by Sonic Temple” which this song is from. “Sun King” from this album is also a banger.
@joeday42932 жыл бұрын
Billy Duffy basically changed from Peter Buck into Jimmy Page over the course of those albums, right in front of our eyes and ears. That dude made huge leaps and bounds in his playing album over album.
@gpatrick952 жыл бұрын
Next Cult song you need to check out: Love Removal Machine
@kenhall65252 жыл бұрын
The Cult had changed their style in the 80's and 90's with each new album, they started out as Goth, Post Punk, Alternative, Hard Rock, Indie and everything in between. They really cannot be classified, definitely NOT Hair Metal 🤘 A band I've loved since the Love album
@xeriland Жыл бұрын
I don't know what they call themselves, but The Cult is played as frequently as any of the standard bands on the XM radio Hair Metal channel. The channel doesn't have any groups outside the norm (for example, I've never heard Billy Idol on that channel), so fans consider The Cult hair metal.
@philb3232 жыл бұрын
I should’ve been into this band way more as a kid, given my age. I got to see Ian (Singer from The Cult) front The Doors of the 21st Century, which was the surviving members of The Doors and Ian, who made you feel like it was Jim on stage. All-time banger of a performance.
@DriveHead2 жыл бұрын
I was working in a record store when Sonic Temple dropped and I bought a copy on cassette. After one listen from beginning to end, I immediately knew it was going to be a classic. Fire Woman is a solid track on an album that, in my opinion, doesn't have a single bad track on it.
@talon71322 жыл бұрын
You guys finally got back to The Cult. Been my favorite band since 1981 when I heard the opening drum line to the song "SpiritWalker" off the Debut album Dreamtime. Great choice you guys , check out these gems by The Cult Brother Wolf Sister Moon Rain a cover of Born To Be Wild Tiger In The Sun Edie (Ciao Baby) That's just a few to get you started down that rabbit hole
@lyngusrobb53232 жыл бұрын
I graduated from HS in 91, and I never thought of The Cult as a hair band...in my mind, they were in the category as Danzig. Whatever you call their music, I love it. Wildflower and Edie Ciao Baby are two songs that are always on my internal juke box. I hope you get to check them out sometime.
@writerjohnmcnally2 жыл бұрын
Queensrÿche, “silent lucidity” You’d love it.
@axlh.1827 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great one. Eyes of stranger and jet city woman are more fun in my opinion though
@alanlucio3442 Жыл бұрын
These guys are just pure Raw high energy, rock and roll.
@tgforty52 жыл бұрын
I saw them live in 1986. One of the best concerts I ever went to.
@GarethEdwards-oj7qh11 ай бұрын
There just as good today, they are absolutely slamming live!go see them if you can Sun king is another great track!
@dougclark70772 жыл бұрын
I was late to The Cult rabbit hole. My first experience with them was when VH1 (of all places) did a countdown of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs of All Time, and The Cult's Love Removal Machine made the list. I often listen to the Ozzy's Boneyard satellite channel and The Cult is played on there from time to time. This song and Love Removal Machine convinced me to pick up some of their albums. Great reaction and please more of The Cult!
@charliejaworski25622 жыл бұрын
The Cult has constantly reinvented themselves over their career, from goth/new wave-ish type rock (album "Love") to stripped down, AC/DC type rock (album "Electric") to the version you guys just reacted to which is more of a contemporary hard rock sound. In my opinion, they were great no matter what style their album was. I was fortunate enough to see them play a couple times. Once as the opener for Metallica in 1990 and once at Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis as a headliner. They were great both times, while the energy they exuded in the video is exactly what they bring in their live performances. I will always be a fan of the Cult. They stood out among the crowd in my youth as a band that gave their all. with one of the most talented and energetic singers of all time.
@paulatherton48222 жыл бұрын
saw them in 2019 and they are still amazing live 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@OverworkedITGuy2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore this song. When I first heard it, I thought it was Billy Idol but I quickly learned who The Cult was.
@roxy03292 жыл бұрын
The next song you HAVE to react to is “Edie (Ciao Baby).” This song is about Edie Sedgwick, a socialite who formed part of the artist Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in New York in the 60s. She was also featured in several of the films he made during that time. However she lived a troubled life that was filled with mental health issues and drug addiction. She died from an overdose in 1971. Ian Astbury, the lead singer, became interested in her while learning about the band the Velvet Underground, who Warhol managed in the late 60s. Please please please check out this song. Billy Duffy’s guitar work in this song is jaw droppingly good and Ian’s vocals are so on point. You will not be disappointed. I promise! 💜✌🏼
@user-yg6ft1iu1i2 жыл бұрын
Sharon. Thanks. You nailed it
@OroborusFMA2 жыл бұрын
Poor Edie . . . she couldn't even get in the 27 club . . . she was brought back from the dead and lived to be 28. She was truly a wreck in Ciao Manhattan - that vacant look was a soul about to check out permanently.
@christikirk7265 Жыл бұрын
Yes...CIAO BABY
@williamcruz7976 Жыл бұрын
I love it when people find great music. There's nothing like knowing that what you've found is legendary. Music is a spiritual thing and it shouldn't be a commercialized thing.
@williamcruz7976 Жыл бұрын
Much love to both of you.
@mattalexander84512 жыл бұрын
I love the reaction. The Cult is great. You’re right about them being a little different from other Hair Bands. As a couple of people pointed out, they have Punk/ Indie roots. They were Played a lot in the dance club scene as well so yeah, a little different than a typical “Hair Band”. “Love Removal Machine”, “Lil Devil”, & “Peace Dog” are other good choices.
@zennenn2 жыл бұрын
I had forgotten all about them being played at dance clubs! Thanks for the memory.
@blip99999999999999996 күн бұрын
They were one of the many New Wave bands that rejuvenated 70s Rock Music in the 80s.
@HalFinney-qj4yt2 жыл бұрын
this is one of the "3 Ian's" of the roots of post-punk/gothic/darkwave, this being Ian Astbury, the other 2 being Ian Curtis of Joy Division & Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen. all three being heavily influenced of course by Jim Morrison, the man whom the term "gothic music" was coined to describe his sound. 💯
@billbreed11 ай бұрын
It’s been a year since they listened to She Sells Sanctuary. They don’t remember how much that tune blew them away. It’s nice to see Amber loosening up and digging the vibes.💪
@pattyestrada62 жыл бұрын
Amber, can we get more Brandi Carlile please…”The Story” (perhaps for this Female Friday) it’s the song that really cemented her and the twins in the music scene. Can’t wait to see them again in two weeks!
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
I second this.
@elizabethfranco12842 жыл бұрын
Would love more Melissa Etheridge, Tori Amos, 10,000 Maniacs, Indigo Girls, Sarah McLachlan,Jewel and Avril Lavigne for Friday or any day
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
@@elizabethfranco1284 I'd love to hear them do a Tori Amos song. She was a piano prodigy. "Caught a Lite Sneeze" is my favorite, but "Taxi Ride", "God" and "Silent All These Years" are amazing too.
@johnvaillancourt41682 жыл бұрын
They got EVERYTHING in this video. There are a ton of call outs to music from the past as well as the moves. Jim Morrison lying on the ground singing angst. Check. The foot movement is a call out to James Brown and Mick Jagger. Lyrics of Smokestacks burning? Howling Wolf. Definitely not a hair band. The Cult carved their own niche and steadily evolved over time. I saw them in the eighties. Guess who opened for them? A unknown, at the time, Guns and Roses. How cool is that. This is the MOST UNDERRATED Band of the that time. They both ahead and behind the curve. If they had cone out in the late sixties or early seventies they would have been a household name. Awesome band.
@ACCH-cm9ou10 ай бұрын
Ian Astbury
@elza323582 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by The Cult. I could watch Ian Astbury sing Fire Woman all day everyday 24/7. The best looking frontman ever, IMHO. And let's not forget that amazing voice. Oh, and the hair. ❤️
@KevinA-ow3yv Жыл бұрын
I met Matt Sorum, drummer (who later went with Guns n Roses) At the Allentown fairgrounds in Pennsylvania when the the cult opened for Metallica way back in 1989..It is great to see people of today's generation talk about bands I've loved, thank you this was awesome to watch!! Also the walls are decorated great!
@KenNPotter2 жыл бұрын
Ian grew up in my hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. In fact he even went to my high school (Glendale). He moved back to England where he was born to continue his musical journey. When I was in college in the early eighties I was in the cafeteria with my high school friend Kathy and her friend also from our high school, Leslie and her boyfriend joined us. Leslie’s boyfriend disappeared and soon Leslie was saying the song playing on the college radio station was her brother that had moved back to England. That song was She Sells Sanctuary.
@moranjackson76622 жыл бұрын
I've heard one song of the Cult before. Love removal Machine. But this is so awesome... damn, gut to listen to the Cult tonight. Catch up to what I missed.
@echopryme2 ай бұрын
The Cult is the band that most of the musicians I know WISH the band theyre in could sound like... 💯😎
@batcavecomics449910 ай бұрын
The intro to this song always brings a smile to anyone who loves music. When I see someone who has never heard it always has a big smile when it hits.
@cgc10 ай бұрын
Ian Astbury - saw The Cult about 7 years ago when they toured with Guns N Roses. STILL one heck of a frontman and STILL sounds phenomenal. Not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but he also sang with The Doors tribute band for some time (with two of the original members of The Doors). Probably one of the most underrated singers from the 80s early 90s.
@enlargementmeditation8890 Жыл бұрын
They are the type of band where you pick any album and spin it start to finish. I remember my brother got pulled over for a ticket on the way to high school in '89 and Sonic Temple was in the tape deck blaring. Beautiful ear candy!
@geekverve Жыл бұрын
My favorite song from The Cult by far.
@sharonpate54812 жыл бұрын
This is a new one for me! Thanks for your reaction youngsters. I can’t help but rock out. ❤️👵🏼🎸🔥☮️
@fionnmaccumhaill32572 жыл бұрын
They were considered alternative rock, however this way by their identification, not so much by the style of their music. Check out their song "Wild Flower". This was my favorite song of theirs. Also their song "Edie". You won't go wrong with either of these. Then you can do "Love "Removal Machine" and "Sweet Soul Sister".
@04beni042 жыл бұрын
This brings me back. My quasi-unique story to share? I grew up in the city where Ian Astbury moved to as a kid and was aware of him as a performer early on. I was too young to be a contemporary myself, but my oldest sibling had mutual friends. We definitely knew who he was when the Cult toured in '89 or '90 (I think with Aerosmith? Maybe? Honestly, I wasn't old enough to drive, let alone have that beer in my hand, so most of my memories of that night were about staying under the radar of security, LOL). But my friends do remember me proclaiming (in that super earnest way you get when you're buzzed) that Astbury was great, but he'd really shine in a Doors cover band. And sure enough, a decade or so later, IA toured as lead on a Doors revival tour with some of the original members!
@KrisKTor6 ай бұрын
the absolute BEST performer. Could watch him for hours
@GranpaMike2 жыл бұрын
So glad you guys came back for another helping of The Cult. "SHE SELLS SANCTUARY" is actually my favorite song from this band -- loved the reaction on that one, too -- and this one is my #2 from them. I play both songs on my bass, and both are a blast. Thanks for this!!! :)
@xtremz0669 Жыл бұрын
In the late 80's when MTV actually played music videos I would watch this video before leaving to catch the bus to school. It always came on around 6:50 or so like clockwork. Great band and song!!
@garkmr62002 жыл бұрын
God, this takes me back. I was listening to this while I was in the Navy back in the ‘80s. What a group.
@jamesturner72507 ай бұрын
They are from England they are a mid 70s band I saw them in 1989 in Omaha Nebraska they rock next day went and bought that album sonic temple cd
@ugadawgs19902 жыл бұрын
I recently saw the Cult in Atlanta. It was an amazing show. The guys brought their game and delivered an amazing show.
@donaldeife75592 жыл бұрын
The Cult are AWESOME. See them in concert.
@sophiaeil28772 жыл бұрын
😆😆, you guys are correct. The songs you’ve done are from two different albums. During this transition they dropped another album “Electric” in between, during this tour a young man (obviously a fan of the previous albums) was in tears in the front row. Ian Astbury asked what his problem was, his reply “What happened to you guys?” Ian’s response, “Sorry dude, we learned how to play."
@timothybush96332 жыл бұрын
A Great group a lot of great tunes. The lead singer, Ian Astbury, was asked by the remaining Doors to sing in the place of Jim Morrison, RIP, and it was great