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Am I the only Cult fan who didn't like this album?

Kristian E. Dunn | 11/23/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"First and foremost, I am a great Cult fan, I have all their stuff. For a little perspective I would bring the "Love" CD with me if I were going to be marooned on a desert island with a CD player.



That being said, I thought they really diverted way out of their league. I seriously had a difficult time determining who was playing their songs. It sounded earily similar to R.E.M.'s CD "Monster," since both came out at the same time.



What's the Frequency Kenneth?



What's the Deal Ian Astbury?



I understand why they sold about 589 albums across the USA when it came out, I actually returned mine for a full refund (I was a starving college kid in '94) so I thin I bought 2 days worth of food for the 13 buck refund.



I think its very telling they didn't make another alum for 7 years after this stinker."

Astonishing in its power and intensity

Mogulmeister | Boston, MA | 10/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Cult is a great band, and this is their best CD. This CD, "The Cult" doesn't throw itself at you suggesting greatness on a first listen, but stick with it, and let it work its magic. What stands out is the intensity, commitment, and sheer power of the music, performances, and lyrics. You can't help but conclude that this CD cuts very close to home for Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy. "The Cult" is one of those moments in any band's career where everything they've ever worked with comes together at the right time and place, producing a transcendent work that far exceeds the sum of all the parts."