For me this was the pinnacle of the cult sound. Nigel Preston driving the beat, Billy's white falcon ,Jamie on bass everything seemed to flow as one. All good things come to an end but I will never forget those days and I still want to dance like a crazed Geronimo when I hear that beat.
I bought a Falcon because of Billy and this video. Nothing else needs to be said there, but I'd like to give major props to Jamie, who I always feel needs more attention - what a fantastic bass player he was.
The inspiration for the intro to G'n'R "You Could Be Mine" (intro). Powerful and amazing moment for the Cult. How were they so cool back when nobody knew them??
Definitely The Cult at the best point in their career. And this is one hell of a kick ass version of one of their top songs. This live version has a muscular power. Killer version.
when this lot were the southern death cult and then became the death cult they were so unique and bloody brilliant when they became the cult after love they bacame just another run of the mill rock band in my opion txs for the good vibes lads
dustrat910 The Southern Death Cult was a completely different band, Ian Astbury from that band formed Death Cult with Billy Duffy, Jamie Stewart and Raymondo who was later replaced by Nigel Preston when the renamed themselves as simply The Cult..
Like many other great bands who went a similar way - sometime between ”Love” & “Electric” they started listening to & became “influenced by” Led Zep and their output turned to shit…
I'm sure it was Duff McKagan who originally came up with the drum intro and I believe he was big into a lot of the post punk stuffed of this era so not impossible that this was an influence. Drums aswell as the bass part.
I agree that Electric and Sonic Temple were washed out and main stream albums but Ceremony was very a head of it's time that record had lots of genius on some songs but this record was in there hay day I wish they would release it on DVD or Blu-ray but I still have this concert on vynal
It's certainly a great recording of the band were hungry, confident and establishing a large fan base, and interest from major labels..... But the best concert ever ?????? I'm guessing that A) your quite young ( under 23) B) you've not attended many gigs or seen recordings of gigs C) your an ultra fan and you don't / won't listen to other music types.... I'm an old fart, born in the 1960's, and have been to a few gigs/festivals etc and IMFAO I'd have to say Queen (1984) were an amazing live act.......
Couldn't get enough of Adam's Indian image which ended way too soon for my 13 YO's liking. Dog Eat Dog and Kings, Kick and The Human Beings. Along comes Astbury...
Not completely. Get the Manor Sessions for the true end of the cult. They are awesome. But starting on 'electric' they became slowed down dumbed down jock rock that was begging for commercial airplay and selling out.... Look at Ian in this concert. You could tell he was so passiomnate in the early incarnations of the Cult and starting around the time of 'electric' when his voice deepened his spirits went in the toilet. He didn't have the same fire anymore, or ever again.
For me this was the pinnacle of the cult sound. Nigel Preston driving the beat, Billy's white falcon ,Jamie on bass everything seemed to flow as one. All good things come to an end but I will never forget those days and I still want to dance like a crazed Geronimo when I hear that beat.
For those of us who remember - its a long way from the Tin Can in Brum, and NMA. Thank you Ian (and Justin), wherever you are...
I bought a Falcon because of Billy and this video. Nothing else needs to be said there, but I'd like to give major props to Jamie, who I always feel needs more attention - what a fantastic bass player he was.
Indeed👍🏽
He was a fantastic bass player x
When I saw this live in Stafford in 1984 I was BLOWN away !
A song from a period that held a lot of promise for this group.
The Nigel's beat is unique.
The inspiration for the intro to G'n'R "You Could Be Mine" (intro).
Powerful and amazing moment for the Cult. How were they so cool back when nobody knew them??
Definitely The Cult at the best point in their career.
And this is one hell of a kick ass version of one of their top songs. This live version has a muscular power. Killer version.
Fully agree w you, man👍🏽
10,5/10. I have got a vinyl! ❤
Greatest voice in alt music. Greatest band too
Impresionante increíble sonido y banda olvidada
when this lot were the southern death cult and then became the death cult they were so unique and bloody brilliant when they became the cult after love they bacame just another run of the mill rock band in my opion
txs for the good vibes lads
dustrat910 The Southern Death Cult was a completely different band, Ian Astbury from that band formed Death Cult with Billy Duffy, Jamie Stewart and Raymondo who was later replaced by Nigel Preston when the renamed themselves as simply The Cult..
Yup
Like many other great bands who went a similar way - sometime between ”Love” & “Electric” they started listening to & became “influenced by” Led Zep and their output turned to shit…
I’m like the 🎶 song🙆♀️💁IAN is WOUAHHHH 2022🙏👄
First class. Damned cool. Inspiration for G n R’s ‘You Could Be Mine’ with the intro.
Possibly
I'm sure it was Duff McKagan who originally came up with the drum intro and I believe he was big into a lot of the post punk stuffed of this era so not impossible that this was an influence. Drums aswell as the bass part.
I agree with Sean02122. this band could have gone far without having to be metal. Gone way far.
early stuff is great then lost the plot
Yes,this is it.After Love album all goes wrong.
Bili Piton I have to agree, though Ceremony was a good album 😀
I agree that Electric and Sonic Temple were washed out and main stream albums but Ceremony was very a head of it's time that record had lots of genius on some songs but this record was in there hay day I wish they would release it on DVD or Blu-ray but I still have this concert on vynal
besT coNcert eveR *
It's certainly a great recording of the band were hungry, confident and establishing a large fan base, and interest from major labels..... But the best concert ever ?????? I'm guessing that A) your quite young ( under 23)
B) you've not attended many gigs or seen recordings of gigs
C) your an ultra fan and you don't / won't listen to other music types....
I'm an old fart, born in the 1960's, and have been to a few gigs/festivals etc and IMFAO I'd have to say Queen (1984) were an amazing live act.......
I know Steven, it's just an "expression" of a big fan .. by the time it was .. I'm 40 years old ..
Jorge De Oliveira One of two my man,,,,The Cure in Orange being the other...✌
Jorge De Oliveira absolutely! Nigel Preston forever!
@@stevenstratton4785 it's "you're" boomer. and Queen sucks compared to this btw
Couldn't get enough of Adam's Indian image which ended way too soon for my 13 YO's liking. Dog Eat Dog and Kings, Kick and The Human Beings. Along comes Astbury...
How a outra the yer?80 s?
Not completely. Get the Manor Sessions for the true end of the cult. They are awesome. But starting on 'electric' they became slowed down dumbed down jock rock that was begging for commercial airplay and selling out.... Look at Ian in this concert. You could tell he was so passiomnate in the early incarnations of the Cult and starting around the time of 'electric' when his voice deepened his spirits went in the toilet. He didn't have the same fire anymore, or ever again.
I love Electric Ocean from the Manor Sessions
Love the Manor Sessions. Need to find the CD. Not played for 15 years, but remember it being amazing.
They were so good. And then they were terrible.
Post-punk originality to generic hair metal is never a good switch.
you're both crazy
Compare this to shit like Li'l Devil and Fire Woman. What a waste.