The Cult

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Punk had faded and synth-pop bands had begun to rule the roost when Yorkshireman Ian Astbury formed Southern Death Cult as a hard rocking reaction to the posturing pop bands he saw getting all the attention from the London-dominated British music industry. Given strong support by John Peel, their intense shows quickly won them a reputation as rock anti-heroes before he teamed up with guitarist Billy Duffy and changed the band into Death Cult, amending it in 1984 to The Cult. Mixing a passion for uncompromising metal-influenced rock with Astbury's deep, abiding interest in American Native Indian history and elements of psychedelia, they had a big hit with Spiritwalker ahead of breakthrough album Dreamtime, followed by another major hit She Sells Sanctuary. Their success continued through the 1990s until, with Astbury involved in solo projects, he announced that The Cult were "on ice" in 2002. However, they reformed in 2005, releasing their eighth studio album Born Into This in 2007.

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Top Tracks

09
She Sells Sanctuary
The Cult
Love
04:23
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
Rain
The Cult
Love
03:56
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
Lil' Devil
The Cult
Electric
02:44
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
02
Fire Woman
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:11
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
Sweet Soul Sister
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:08
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
01
Sun King
The Cult
Sonic Temple
06:09
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
04
Edie (Ciao Baby)
The Cult
Sonic Temple
04:46
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
01
She Sells Sanctuary (Long Version)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
06:59
08
Sacred Life
The Cult
The Cult
05:47
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
Real Grrrl
The Cult
The Cult
04:25
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
02
Coming Down (Drug Tongue)
The Cult
The Cult
06:36
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
07
Star
The Cult
The Cult
05:02
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
04
Black Sun
The Cult
The Cult
06:23
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
01
Gone
The Cult
The Cult
03:50
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
Naturally High
The Cult
The Cult
04:23
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
12
Saints Are Down
The Cult
The Cult
06:56
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
06
Joy
The Cult
The Cult
04:46
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
10
Universal You
The Cult
The Cult
05:17
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Copyright Control - Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
01
Wild Flower
The Cult
Electric
03:38
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
08
Love Removal Machine
The Cult
Electric
04:17
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
American Horse
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:19
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
09
Be Free
The Cult
The Cult
03:48
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
11
Emperor's New Horse
The Cult
The Cult
04:22
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
09
Soldier Blue
The Cult
Sonic Temple
04:36
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
06
Soul Asylum
The Cult
Sonic Temple
07:26
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
10
Wake Up Time for Freedom
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:17
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
01
Nirvana
The Cult
Love
05:26
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
03
Love
The Cult
Love
05:29
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
04
Spiritwalker
The Cult
Pure Cult
03:13
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
08
Revolution
The Cult
Love
05:26
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
08
Automatic Blues
The Cult
Sonic Temple
03:51
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Chappell Music Ltd
04
Brother Wolf; Sister Moon
The Cult
Love
06:47
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
07
New York City
The Cult
Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
04:41
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
06
Phoenix
The Cult
Love
05:06
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
02
Big Neon Glitter
The Cult
Love
04:51
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
07
Hollow Man
The Cult
Love
04:45
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd
01
Sonic Temple Radio Promo
The Cult
Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
00:33
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
11
Medicine Train
The Cult
Sonic Temple
04:40
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
12
Heart of Soul (edit)
The Cult
Pure Cult
04:31
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
10
Black Angel
The Cult
Love
05:22
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Screenchoice Ltd - Tayminster Ltd

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  • Discography
Albums
2019 Beggars Banquet Ltd
13-09-2019
Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
01
Sun King
The Cult
Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
06:09
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
02
Fire Woman
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Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
05:10
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
03
American Horse
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Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
05:19
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
04
Edie (Ciao Baby)
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Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
04:46
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
05
Sweet Soul Sister
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Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
05:08
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
06
Soul Asylum
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Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
07:25
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
07
New York City
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Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary
04:41
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
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05-02-2016
Hidden City
01
Dark Energy
The Cult
Hidden City
04:28
02
No Love Lost
The Cult
Hidden City
03:13
03
Dance The Night
The Cult
Hidden City
04:15
04
In Blood
The Cult
Hidden City
04:48
05
Birds Of Paradise
The Cult
Hidden City
06:26
06
Hinterland
The Cult
Hidden City
05:06
07
G O A T
The Cult
Hidden City
03:18
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14-10-2012
Weapon of Choice
01
Aurora
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
05:00
02
Blackie
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
03:02
03
The Bones
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
03:03
04
Decado
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
04:02
05
Elemental Light
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
05:38
06
Gibraltar
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
03:34
07
Twisted and Bleeding
The Cult
Weapon of Choice
05:39
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20-05-2012
Choice of Weapon
01
Honey from a Knife
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
03:06
02
Elemental Light
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
04:45
03
The Wolf
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
03:33
04
Life > Death
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
05:32
05
For the Animals
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
04:28
06
Amnesia
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
03:02
07
Wilderness Now
The Cult
Choice of Weapon
04:33
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2009 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd.
20-09-2009
Love (Expanded Edition)
01
Nirvana (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
05:27
02
Big Neon Glitter (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
04:52
03
Love (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
05:31
04
Brother Wolf; Sister Moon (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
06:47
05
Rain (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
03:57
06
Phoenix (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
05:06
07
Hollow Man (2009 Remastered)
The Cult
Love (Expanded Edition)
04:46
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2007 The All Blacks B.V Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.
14-08-2007
Born Into This (Special Edition)
01
Born into This
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
04:04
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
02
Citizens
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
04:32
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
03
Diamonds
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
04:06
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
04
Dirty Little Rockstar
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
03:40
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
05
Holy Mountain
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
03:42
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
06
I Assassin
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
04:13
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
07
Illuminated
The Cult
Born Into This (Special Edition)
04:07
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
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2007 The All Blacks B.V Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.
14-08-2007
Born Into This
01
Born into This
The Cult
Born Into This
04:04
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
02
Citizens
The Cult
Born Into This
04:32
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
03
Diamonds
The Cult
Born Into This
04:06
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
04
Dirty Little Rockstar
The Cult
Born Into This
03:40
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
05
Holy Mountain
The Cult
Born Into This
03:42
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
06
I Assassin
The Cult
Born Into This
04:13
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
07
Illuminated
The Cult
Born Into This
04:07
Writer: Ian Astbury / Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
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2001 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applica
05-06-2001
Beyond Good and Evil
01
war (the process)
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
04:12
Writer: Astbury - Duffy
02
the saint
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
03:36
Writer: Astbury - Duffy
03
Rise
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
03:39
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
04
take the power
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
03:55
Writer: Astbury - Duffy
05
Breathe
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
04:59
Writer: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury - Marti Frederiksen - Mick Jones / Composers: Ian Astbury - Marti Frederiksen - Michael Jones - William Duffy
06
nico
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
04:49
Writer: Astbury - Duffy
07
american gothic
The Cult
Beyond Good and Evil
03:56
Writer: Astbury - Duffy
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2000 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd.
21-10-2000
Best Of Rare Cult
01
Love Removal Machine (Peace Remix)
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
05:16
02
Zap City
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
05:15
03
Faith Healer
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
05:16
04
She Sells Sanctuary (Long Version)
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
06:59
05
Edie (Ciao Baby) [acoustic]
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
04:18
06
Little Face
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
04:55
07
Spanish Gold
The Cult
Best Of Rare Cult
04:56
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2000 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd.
05-06-2000
Pure Cult
01
She Sells Sanctuary
The Cult
Pure Cult
04:12
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
02
Fire Woman
The Cult
Pure Cult
05:07
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
Lil' Devil
The Cult
Pure Cult
02:46
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
04
Spiritwalker
The Cult
Pure Cult
03:13
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
The Witch (Edit)
The Cult
Pure Cult
04:19
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
06
Revolution (Edit)
The Cult
Pure Cult
04:17
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
07
Love Removal Machine
The Cult
Pure Cult
04:18
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
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1991 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
01-03-1999
Ceremony
01
Ceremony
The Cult
Ceremony
06:27
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
02
Wild Hearted Son
The Cult
Ceremony
05:41
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
03
Earth Mofo
The Cult
Ceremony
04:42
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
04
White
The Cult
Ceremony
07:56
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
05
If
The Cult
Ceremony
05:24
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
06
Full Tilt
The Cult
Ceremony
04:51
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
07
Heart Of Soul
The Cult
Ceremony
05:55
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
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1993 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
18-01-1999
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
01
Nirvana (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
04:36
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
02
Lil' Devil (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
02:59
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
03
Spiritwalker (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
03:53
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
04
Horse Nation (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
03:52
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
05
Zap City (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
05:09
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
06
Brother Wolf Sister Moon (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
06:41
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
07
Revolution (Live Marquee)
The Cult
Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI
06:16
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury
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1994 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
20-10-1997
The Cult
01
Gone
The Cult
The Cult
03:50
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
02
Coming Down (Drug Tongue)
The Cult
The Cult
06:36
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
Real Grrrl
The Cult
The Cult
04:25
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
04
Black Sun
The Cult
The Cult
06:23
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
Naturally High
The Cult
The Cult
04:23
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
06
Joy
The Cult
The Cult
04:46
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
07
Star
The Cult
The Cult
05:02
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
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1987 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
07-04-1997
Electric
01
Wild Flower
The Cult
Electric
03:38
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
02
Peace Dog
The Cult
Electric
03:34
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
Lil' Devil
The Cult
Electric
02:44
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
04
Aphrodisiac Jacket
The Cult
Electric
04:11
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
Electric Ocean
The Cult
Electric
02:49
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
06
Bad Fun
The Cult
Electric
03:34
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
07
King Contrary Man
The Cult
Electric
03:12
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
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1989 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
07-04-1997
Sonic Temple
01
Sun King
The Cult
Sonic Temple
06:09
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
02
Fire Woman
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:11
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
03
American Horse
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:19
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
04
Edie (Ciao Baby)
The Cult
Sonic Temple
04:46
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
05
Sweet Soul Sister
The Cult
Sonic Temple
05:08
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
06
Soul Asylum
The Cult
Sonic Temple
07:26
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
07
New York City
The Cult
Sonic Temple
04:41
Composers: Billy Duffy - Ian Astbury / Other contributors: Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
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