The Cult | House Of Strombo

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The Strombo Show presents The Cult in an exclusive home session from the home of George Stroumboulopoulos to celebrate their album, Hidden City.
SETLIST:
Wild Flower
Horse Nation
Deeply Ordered Chaos
She Sells Sanctuary
G.O.A.T.
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From the 1-2-3-4 to the 808's and beyond. Radio, television and digital. For over two decades, George Stroumboulopoulos has been playing the best records in the best order. Finding those songs that'll get you through the night. Interviews, intimate sessions and out-of-its-mind full blown house concerts. The Strombo Show and House of Strombo reflects the beautiful and the badass of Canada's diverse cultural landscape. There are no boundaries, with the gamut running from Aretha Franklin to Slayer and everything in between.
Some of the wonderful people who have been on the show include international artists like A.R. Rahman, Against Me!, Alice Cooper, Ani DiFranco, Anthrax, Bjork, Bonnie Raitt, Charles Bradley, The Cult, De La Soul, Diana Krall, Dinosaur Jr., Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Ghostface Killah, Grandmaster Flash, James Hetfield of Metallica, The Kills, Little Stevie Van Zandt, Loretta Lynn, Maynard James Keenan of TOOL, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Missy Elliott, Mix Master Mike, Moby, The National, Neko Case, Patti Smith, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Robertson, Saul Williams, Slowdive, Steve Earle and Vampire Weekend; Canadian talent such as A Tribe Called Red, Alexisonfire, ARKELLS, BadBadNotGood, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, City And Colour, Coeur de pirate, Death From Above 1979, Gordon Lightfoot, Joel Plaskett, Rheostatics, RUSH, STARS, Tegan & Sara and The Tragically Hip; emerging acts that include Courtney Barnett, Dilly Dally, Father John Misty, Jazz Cartier, Kate Tempest, Leon Bridges, Lowell, The Lemon Twigs, Margo Price, Pussy Riot, Sampha and The XX.
Director: Alex Narvaez
Camera: Alex Narvaez, Korey Schaefer, David Mewa, Graham Beasley, Mike Carry
Editor: Alex Narvaez
Recorded by Todd Macdonald
Mix by Todd Macdonald
Photo Credit: Vanessa Heins
Production Assistant: Andres Orbegozo
2016 Son House Productions / Narvaez Productions

[@RKCjsstevens]

There are two kinds of ROCK Fans: Those who are fans of the Cult and those who will be.

[@bradgilchrist-wy5gn]

Fire Woman, one of the best songs ever and never heard any more.

[@bullgrim]

I dont always listen to The Cult, but when I do... SO DO THE NEIGHBOURS!!!!!!!!!!! THE CULT RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SpencerRoxx]

Best comment ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@captainchaos8701]

My neighbor was listening to the Cult. I threw a brick through his window so I could hear it louder!

[@LeenaStark]

@@captainchaos8701 Mike was that YOU????!!!! 😑 I hope youre planning on _reimbursing_ my mom for that broken window now 😋

[@jonjones1553]

Manuel Fxcwc did you know this exact quote is on THE ARCHIVE. The comment was by Muzzbustr. One of you is a plagiarist.

[@pjr5913]

i saw them open for metasllica on the justice tour and they blew metallica outta the water!

[@brettfavreify]

Pretty cool when The Cult plays in your basement.

[@JB-jf3ke]

Im gonna rescue Brooke Shields from drowning and piss the reward money away on hiring the Cult to play my fucking birthday party

[@wavryder]

It's the dining room

[@robertmetzger1753]

YES ! INDEED !! LOLOL

[@robertmetzger1753]

You Betcha ! And of those old dudes to do it too !! Lolol Seen Rat video of them older Rat dont have nuttin on the Cult ! Sorry Rat just had to Lay it Down and How Right Now !! lolol oh hahaha I had to do it !!

[@robertmetzger1753]

@@wavryder What Ever ! LOLOLOLHAHA Suprized ( Not Suprized) They are still What am I trying to Say ? They're Still Jammi g !!! Thank You Know Who !! Lolol

[@mrgrogfather]

Hi Kids. I'm 60 plus and this band ROCKS and probably still is. Stay safe all!

[@michaelehrhart9413]

Billy Duffy. Flying under radar. One of the best rock guitarists ever. Word.

[@richardwilliams3625]

Tru dat!

[@richardeckert1050]

Seriously, Bill Fucking Duffy has a few of the most signature licks in modern Rock. Great Band and perhaps one of the greatest 3 piece units ever ( back in the day ) For me, The Cult is at the top of my Playlist and has been for 4 decades. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@damienhawthorne8864]

Totally Agree! A true legend!

[@audieconrad8995]

Billy Duffy - RIFF MASTER.

[@jacko717]

Billy Duffy - one of my top 5 guitarists, criminally underrated.

[@rpaasse6453]

True

[@archangel5627]

I completely agree with you. Billy Duffy is an amazing guitar player and he has one of the best and most recognizable guitar sounds in Rock. He’s totally a criminally underrated musician. Ian Asbury is another underrated person in music. Ian has a fantastic voice and he still sounds amazing to this day! The Cult are just an all around great band!💪🏻🤘🏻😎

[@niksanike6583]

It’s not underrated, just every band, singer,guitarist are in shadow of old big stars, like : Bowie, Freddy, plant, lennon ,jagger etc for singers, and for guitarist : hendrix, jj cale, page, jeff beck, mick ronson &, drummers: Keith Moon, Bonzo, danis davis etc , and when people spoke of greatest, no place for new/ newish artist. You know what i mean. Cult is awsome band last 40 yeras, Ian Astbury what a voice, duffy maestro on guitar!

[@beenderedonedat]

never played a sour note i read somewhere

[@beano1eye]

Rated by those who know!

[@vinyl6668]

The most criminally under appreciated rock band their is.

[@anthonydevitt3206]

Not here mate

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

So underrated this band has been kicking ass for about 37 years... Hey Rock and roll Hall of Fame you listening???

[@martymartin904]

waaayyyy better than these Yahoo's in this year's class, oh, how about Deep Purple,,

[@nicknixon6198]

Let them in......

[@klausrain111]

One of the best bands in the world, ever. World should feel ashamed for lack of respect.

[@atrain84]

Been a fan for almost 40 years!! And they sound just as good as back then!!

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Jeez the intro from Billy on Wild Flower. Not heard such a raw powerful guitar tone since Steve Jones of the Pistols. Pure unfiltered rock, love it!

[@juanpatterson5690]

Wild Flower 0:10 Horse Nation 4:06 Deeply Ordered Chaos 8:04 She Sells Sanctuary 12:46 G.O.A.T. 18:13

[@steveshannon8961]

Thanks for the list!

[@fsole13]

Thank you for listing!

[@LabworksVapes]

Duffy can still tear a room apart with his guitar & Ian's voice is still one to be reckoned with, the whole band sounds great....

[@strictlynorton]

Billy D and Steve Jones are the best guitarists of their generation.

[@trickyrjb1]

Definitely back at 100%!

[@CHSoria-ht7yt]

This is not for you phoneys out there. This is for the real rock and roll lovers who are still alive and kicking somewhere in this world.

[@leakyboomboomman3098]

Fuck yeah!

[@rabidrizon977]

Are they touring? having so much trouble finding out, sure fuckn hope so.. and if they arent they GOD DAMN NEED TOO!! I would never pay over 150 for a tix for anyone BUT these guys...

[@mottahead6464]

The Cult's Electric : best hard rock album EVER.

[@retrorenaissance9497]

thats what everyone says

[@ColKlink-yh1ro]

Retro Renaissance 🇺🇸 all flowers can wilt . Jesus saves .

[@yogisurfrunner1925]

What’s so iconic, besides each of their individual RAW talent and collective PURE ORIGINAL ROCK & ROLL sound is how they give each other space to play, hold the limelight, and fully express their gift. I’ve never heard “Sanctuary’ sound the same 2x live - channeling pure priceless talent right in front of you. ~A fan since ‘85

[@mathewburazin7187]

Since the 1st time I saw them back in 1985 they have always be my Fav band and in my opinion the best and most underrated band of all time.

[@georan4323]

Holy shit! Love it! fan since the 80's. God! wish I would have found this sooner.

[@brentparks3669]

That voice is irreplaceable! As soon as your hear him you know it’s the Cult.

[@UncivilizedMan]

Definitely agree... Ian is simply unique.

[@EddieC3336]

@@UncivilizedMan I said in one other reply, He is the only frontman I would put near Morrison

[@UncivilizedMan]

@@EddieC3336 I really don't know if he is the only one but at least, physically, he looked like a Jim Morrison clone on some pics... No wonder why he went on tour with some ex-members of the doors years ago and, as far as i know, performed successfully ...

[@EddieC3336]

@@UncivilizedMan remember that tour and he did a great job, kinda morphed himself into Jim with the leathers, cool

[@niksanike6583]

@@EddieC3336 i love The doors and Jim, but Jim was shitty frontmen, 10 gig, 8 fak ups by Jim

[@germandubini7244]

If this happens in argentinian basement, we destroy everything for sure !!! What a band!

[@lucasdenegri783]

Masvale jujuju

[@claudiodiegocagnin2994]

Grande The Cult, papá!!!!

[@guydulac3902]

In 1987, it was explained to me in no uncertain terms that I would not be listening to the Cult again if I wanted to stay in the Army... as you can see I'm still listening to the Cult but I'm no longer in the Army. In fact, the Army and I parted shortly after that comment/threat. Still have all the tapes they threateed to destroy that day... oh... and my soul.

[@chrys6041]

Ian's voice is great!! He hasn't change at all!!

[@katedaphne4495]

Best voice

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

Late '80's, listening to the Cult, I never realized how popular they were. Their songs are timeless. They rocked then, and are still rocking today(2020)!

[@paulmckinney2905]

Precisely !!!

[@1jeAhonen]

I start to listen when I read a poetry from this songs. I heard that music in eighties, but it wasnt special because I listen to Zeppelin. But The Cult still rocks.

[@guysmiley7289]

They were the Southern Death Cult first in the early 80s.

[@davevarga]

Same...

[@gorgon4061]

Seen them twice in the last ten years, they still rock!

[@ChaoticAtmosphere]

I don't listen to The Cult often, but when I do, I'm at George Stroumboulopoulos' house!!!

[@jonrottenny]

Why this band doesn't sell out arenas is beyond me. I see them every time they play NY

[@rodo6709]

maybe because he kinda lost his voice...?

[@boldstrike]

Ian's voice just slices your brain in two. Jeeez what a tone this guy still have. Thank god they still blessing us with their powerful sound

[@pierchristianverde1419]

His voice unreachable

[@ChaoticAtmosphere]

I believe he uses his voice even better now.

[@katedaphne4495]

​@@ChaoticAtmospherehe sounds very native now American Indian blood❤

[@jgrav1205]

I hope the audience appreciated how privileged they were........just outstanding.......

[@michaelehrhart9670]

ABSOLUTE BEST HOUSE OF STROMBO SHOW EVER!

[@JCridford]

Great to hear Horse Nation in the set again!

[@Vicktor-ds4eq]

Is The Cult One of the best ,no more words just listen and learn

[@ianpetrie527]

Just look how much "umpfff" and depth Billy Duffy adds with his guitar starting at 11:25 ... takes this tune to another level!!!!! So massively underrated!!!!!

[@Sherman62]

Great performance. That bass on "Wild Flower" is unreal. If this doesn't make you move, you are dead.

[@strictlynorton]

Duffy/Astbury = Rock Gods

[@markmywords312]

Sanctuary has to be in the top 3 riffs of all time and generally occupying all three slots at once

[@jimberm5424]

There isn't a riff ever made that doesn't sound better on a Gretsch. Sanctuary, Won't Get Fooled Again (yes, recorded with a Gretsch), and every single effing song ever played by Malcolm Young. Rhythmic masterpieces by rhythmic God's all using the same tool. Long Live Gretsch!

[@simonmunns8939]

@@jimberm5424 No 1 Definately

[@sudsysutherland359]

This is so awesome! I can’t believe Strombo got the Cult 🤘 Strombo has some serious connections lol

[@Ainurian]

Won’t see this kind of real deal on the Grammys. THEY COME AND THE WORLD TURNS AROUND!

[@luisbueno01]

Great band! One of the most underrated in the history of rock and roll

[@fluff2001]

Listen to the entire She Sells Sanctuary and notice how perfect Duffy is tuned and in step they all are ..... They were a 3 piece in the 80's. They've added 2 today. This is one of the most hard rocking bands in history kids...... the 80/s they were absolute magic on stage but the thing to remember is how raw and real they were and are .... No crazy ass bells and whistles just real guitar rock ! Pease from 53 year old Texan .........

[@archie6962]

TDS On stage they was always atleast 4

[@silat13]

They were never a 3 piece.

[@wesrogers7630]

Jamie never got the attention he deserved. Mist english bassist played a more pop or dance drum beat in other bands similar,but Jamie plays straight up blues back beat with the drummer. That gives Duffy's psychedelic spacious beautiful guitar sound such a rocking song. The blended perfectly. Love is one of my all time favorite albums but most anything by the Cult is always worth it. Stay safe

[@davidreed3246]

Jamie switched from Bass to Rhythm guitar and the Bass was covered by the bassist from Zodiac Mindwarp on the Electric tour.

[@cultrules]

Nigel Preston, 4 piece from the beginning!

[@RobbieOrr-rq1rw]

This "Cult", performance is absolutely electric, I can imagine the audience being "pinned to the wall", they are, "amps cranked up to ten", Rock 'n' Roll, just a great British, rock band, who know what the audience wants, "Blistering performance", long live the Cult, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@soniastarmorales8013]

Superb ppwerful band. All their songs r bangers. Turn it up; can't get enough❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMingo1441]

Best Cult performance I've ever heard. Guitar tone is unreal, Ian nails it.....some lucky people in that room

[@monkcheet]

Balls Deep! The Cult sound primo to this day!

[@ColKlink-yh1ro]

Ian is like 56 years old . His singing is a science .

[@rodneystanger1651]

Don't know who the guy plating keys/guitar is great, they should get him back for future tours. Also, the rhythm section is strong. Tour with this version guys!

[@mlukas]

The Cult was AMAZING in this. The crowd, on the other hand, really needed a shot of espresso. That or they should have stocked the crowd with actual Cult fans.

[@scottconyer4575]

ProperVillain yes!!! And I’ve seen this before- in Indianapolis when they opened for Aerosmith and blew them away. The crowd was dead until the final 20 minutes of the cult’s set. Except me, and a couple hot chicks front row. Ian and billy MADE the arena get up and act alive through force of talent. I’ve still not seen another band ever, ever turn a dead audience on like that. It was spectacular.

[@kennyscalendar]

How can you just stand there?!!

[@element-ki3gz]

@@kennyscalendar i dont get it either one chick standing there arms crossed and a pissy look like she got caught smoking in school , maybe they would be happy at home on twitter

[@kirkbusby6916]

Tighter than an 18 year olds ass..they sound great! I'd kinda lost track of them then I stumbled onto this..better than ever!!

[@BrianThomasTempleton]

Seriously, these people suck! I'd be looooosing it!

[@dracula2749]

The 3rd song Deeply Ordered Chaos was amazing.....that thick bass just amazing

[@lucasvonbraun]

Billy Duffy, the guitarist's guitarist .. Ian and Billy one of the best duos ever

[@mccauleyprop]

My favourite band...since 1984! And love this!...At the 02:57 mark..."House of Strambo"!

[@Astburysring]

Greatest sound since 1985...Ian looks healthy and sounds great.Billy looks like the inspiration for David Beckham!

[@dudamiudabelamel]

The Cult = bom, velho e tradicional rocknroll. 👊👊👊

[@michellebarron-botzet2097]

It doesn't matter how old you get,music will always be in your soul.keep going cult.come back to Wichita Kansas!

[@tigerider1663]

Horse Nation what a powerful song from a great album

[@seanrosedotcom]

I dig all The Cult records. But I played Electric every singe f'kin day of high school. To me, it is them at their absolute best. One of the best records ever made. And it was nice to hear some of that here...

[@clintcannon1902]

You're showing our age, mate.

[@davidreed3246]

I watched them do the 5 straight night at Hammersmith Odeon on the Electric Tour. I must dig out my photos one day. Brixton Academy was up close and personal always and the best place I saw them gig on the Love Tour with Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction / Gaye Bikers on Acid. They then built up to Wembley Arena and it got overblown and impersonal. The second night was a nightmare with Ian drunk on stage and he couldn’t be arsed to sing.

[@slydale]

Rick Rubin at his best. Bob Rock too on Sonic Temple

[@tedboom9550]

That would've been BADASS.. I was born in 89 so missed out on the crazy 80's but the early 00's held their own level of crazy good music and times. My dad made my mom's set tapes when she was a dancer when I was little and hold that album close to my heart still

[@rotaxtwin]

Top notch production on a tight performance.

[@gregdill4364]

I discovered THE CULT in 10th grade and haven't stopped listening and never will. My 20 year old is a 80s fanatic and asked me to help her make a playlist and I told her you can't have the 80s without the CULT, now she's addicted and knows every word. So at least I know I'm parenting correctly. Most underrated band PERIOD!

[@quintont.barlow2021]

yes you r

[@mariapenao5812]

❤❤

[@richardwilliams3625]

Same! My 29 year old listens to the same music I do. And, of course, the Cult eats up the top of my playlist!

[@gregdill4364]

@@richardwilliams3625 When the student becomes the Master.

[@RobbieOrr-rq1rw]

Wow! The Cult are still the real deal, they crank up the volume, and "Kick Ass" and The great Billy Duffy is still a guitar, "Rock God", what a performance, Magic!❤.

[@craigcooper1543]

The Cult are still one of the most hard hitting rock bands of all time. Thanks

[@TorToroPorco]

The Cult playing in a confined space like this is simply insane, must have been “Electric”. Some of the audience members weren’t even born when a lot of this music was recorded.

[@daviddibble4204]

I CAN NOT stop watching this! LONG LIVE THE CULT!

[@dunjaradoalignmentcoach1774]

me too. it just builds!

[@MichelleKumler]

I miss those days 😢

[@jasonberezny9705]

Ian is the best singer/tambourines. He beats the crap out of that thing and it actually adds value to the song. I’m 50 yo and learned how to play guitar from Sanctuary and the entire electric album 30+ years ago. Such a great band.✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@eduardoparedes7924]

Magnífico, magnífico, magnífico The Cult.

[@sgrate]

Straight up Rock n Roll right in your face. If you don't like it...you don't know rock n roll.

[@davidrowen7867]

The best rock band of all time! They do it below the radar, which make them that much more real.

[@auxta5355]

just imagine having this incredibly talented band in the center of your living room!....best band that will ever come through strombos pad!!!

[@sean79779]

Thank god for the cult

[@JeffCrowell11]

Thank you Strombo. I saw them Friday night and they still sound fantastic.

[@portalplainsandwich6766]

I like how he adds "forever" in this one

[@JacksonAxe]

Damn, the addition of the second guitar really adds power to some already powerful r&r.

[@chrisbevan3093]

Wished I was there, Long live the Cult!

[@dougurch8778]

This is the best live version I've seen of them in years!

[@uiscepreston]

It was genius of them to get Tommy WIseau to replace Ian Astbury.

[@devinthierault]

​@@uiscepreston OH HAI SPIRITWALKER!!

[@deonaeddy7749]

Oh my goodness. He still makes me flutter. Definitely one of the very best voices in music history and still such a hottie. I do miss watching him dance around though. But oh my my my.........😜

[@adamcnow]

Lethal! That's Rock'n Roll people!! STILL FUCKING BADASS!

[@costamoc]

The Cult in the hall of fame

[@michaelehrhart9670]

Ian's voice is so clear and strong...it has not changed at all in 35 or so years, other than to get better and better and better...Ian in duh house!

[@peterhorbacz3058]

Fucking Awesome. I'm 64 and I remember seeing them live👍

[@chrisgipson455]

My first rock gig. Whitley bay UK. Sonic temple tour.

[@DreamsSketcher]

They sound even better now....wow! And I loved their 80s sound. That last song was AMAZING! They still got it! That is rock and roll people!

[@paulwisham5943]

I remember when Kusf Honolulu was pumping them before they stopped in Honolulu in support of Electric… Loved it! Love

[@DougSmileyVirgo]

Long Live The Cult.

[@brownmut5518]

Love, love, love the Cult I heard LOVE in 85/86 I was hooked. All the best boys thank you so much for the great loud music over the years.

[@knightlove1000]

good to see Ian in good shape !!!!!The cult rules!

[@cygnusalpha5575]

Excellent! Was hoping they would’ve also played Dreamtime. The early albums were incredible.

[@michaelehrhart9670]

My left one to have been at this gig...outstanding... Billy Duffy is a Rock and Roll legend!

[@brentabbott3954]

The cult is rock n roll

[@pendchode]

Electric came out when I was in the Sixth Form in boarding school in the UK, and am proud to say my hifi system was confiscated for a week because I played Wild Flower at volume 11 out my study window at 7.30 one fine morning.

[@UEBERSAXPETER]

LOVE YOU IAN ❤

[@johncamp7679]

I remember a guy in my class telling me about the Cult my first time in 9th grade. Had to been around 1987.

[@eddienebula6084]

this is the best. and i love that the band shines in full. its not all about Ian or Billy. the entire band is center stage personifying what a "band" can be as a collective. fantastic. its also so nostalgic and home grown to have such an intimate gathering in a basement of a house. (granted, pro footage etc.whatever.) i love it. very inspiring. the Cult is church

[@karlosrourke]

Pure Cult & Heart of Soul

[@markjeavons8288]

Loved them since 80's they are best lixe

[@robduffy9879]

George Strombo I wanna come to your house! Billy Duffy on that guitar is the real deal. Duffy's tone, attack, style, and raw emotion. That's a master at his craft. Thank you for doing what you do! Rock n Fuc#'n roll on all points! Nuthin like a jolt of rock n roll into the bloodstream, the Cult delivers! Cheers brother! WOW! Thank you!

[@apobassi198]

The Cult top!!! Strombo top!!!

[@nunomc2815]

Billy just rocks....amazing 👍

[@davidrowen7867]

Love all of their up tempo tunes!

[@moparedtn]

Headphone heaven here. Wild Flower CRANKED right from the get-go. That lead riff will rip your head off. Clarity of this recording is amazing given the venue.

[@philjones8609]

The sound guy should get a ton of credit with all that power in such a tight venue. Sounds great.

[@dunjaradoalignmentcoach1774]

so much!

[@ScragNath]

3 chord songs are always the best.

[@yabo2424]

They sound phenomenal !! Billy's sound is so tight and his chops are spot on ..

[@lpark8]

Best Sanctuary ever

[@S.Innuendo]

Wow, wow, wow! Great musicians. Incredible Performance, they are legends and the whole world should know this! Soundflash!🖤😍

[@ElectricLabel]

Horse Nation was a pleasant surprise. At last they have found a rhythm section that can do justice to the early material.

[@vaspers]

Oh man, it cannot get any better than this, unless you had The Gun Club on! Way to go. The Cult is awesome! Always! Thanks for uploading this gem~!!!