The Cult • Love

 

Review from AllMusic (by Eduardo Rivadavia):
1985's Love displayed a marked improvement over the Cult's early material, and though it remains underappreciated in America (worldwide it was a smash), this exceptional record has actually aged better than the band's more notorious (and equally important) releases: Electric and Sonic Temple. Equal parts psychedelic hard rock and new wave goth, the songs on Love emanate a bright guitar sheen, tight arrangements, crisp drumming, and a command performance from vocalist Ian Astbury, who as usual says a lot more with less than most singers. Overall, the album benefits from a wonderful sense of space, thanks in large part to guitarist Billy Duffy (who is much more subdued here than on future releases), whose restraint is especially notable on "Revolution" and the remarkably uncluttered title track. Duffy also provides compelling melodies ("Hollow Man," "Revolution"), driving riffs ("Nirvana," "The Phoenix"), and even a U2-like intro to "Big Neon Glitter." Also on offer is the near-perfect "She Sells Sanctuary" and the smash hit "Rain," quite possibly the band's most appealing single ever. Considering the musical schizophrenia that would plague each subsequent Cult release, Love just may be the band's purest moment.
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Reseña de AllMusic (por Eduardo Rivadavia):
Love de 1985 mostró una marcada mejora sobre el material temprano de los Cult, y aunque permanece subestimado en América (mundialmente fue un éxito), este excepcional disco ha envejecido mejor que los lanzamientos más notorios (e igualmente importantes) de la banda: Electric y Sonic Temple. Mitad rock psicodélico y mitad goth new wave, las canciones de Love emanan un brillante lustre de guitarra, arreglos ajustados, batería nítida y una actuación de mando del vocalista Ian Astbury, quien como siempre dice mucho más con menos que la mayoría de los cantantes. En general, el álbum se beneficia de un maravilloso sentido del espacio, gracias en gran parte al guitarrista Billy Duffy (quien es mucho más contenido aquí que en lanzamientos futuros), cuya restricción es especialmente notable en "Revolution" y el notablemente despejado tema titular. Duffy también proporciona melodías convincentes ("Hollow Man," "Revolution"), riffs impulsores ("Nirvana," "The Phoenix"), e incluso una intro al estilo de U2 para "Big Neon Glitter." También se ofrece la casi perfecta "She Sells Sanctuary" y el gran éxito "Rain," posiblemente el single más atractivo de la banda. Considerando la esquizofrenia musical que plagaria cada lanzamiento posterior de los Cult, Love puede ser el momento más puro de la banda.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/love-mw0000603755

Tracks:
1 - Nirvana
2 - Big Neon Glitter
3 - Love
4 - Brother Wolf; Sister Moon
5 - Rain
6 - Phoenix
7 - Hollow Man
8 - Revolution
9 - She Sells Sanctuary
10 - Black Angel


Credits:
Ian Astbury - Vocals, Composer
Billy Duffy - Guitar, Composer
Jamie Stewart - Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Mark Brzezicki - Drums
Nigel Preston - Drums
William - Vocals (Background)

All compositions by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy
except "Phoenix" by Ian Astbury

Produced and Engineered by Steve Brown
Additional Engineering: Mark Stent, Mark "Spike" Stent
Photography: Andrew McPherson
Liner Notes: Pat Gilbert

Recorded July-August 1985 at Jacobs Studios, Farnham, England
"Brother Wolf; Sister Moon" recorded at Olympic Studios, London, England
Mixed at Good Earth, London, England

Label: Beggars Banquet BEGA 65 / Sire 25359
Country: UK
Released: October 18, 1985
Genre: Pop/Rock
Style: Alternative Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Gothic Rock, Post-Punk
Duration: 51:31

Sources:
https://www.allmusic.com/album/love-mw0000603755
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_(The_Cult_album)
https://www.discogs.com/master/11987-The-Cult-Love

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