[kj] Cult Redux-Redux

[T.B.]

"Alexander Smith" wrote:



> So, that new Cult album -- produced by YOUTH -- is out. Anyone hear  it 

> yet?

>

> Crap cover art. That's all I can say about it so far.

>

> Alex in NYC


I got the "Savage" edition with the bonus cd single that has 2 additional 
songs and 3 demos of tunes on the album.  So far, I'm not knocked out by it. 
There's a few really good tracks like "Citizens," "I Assassin" and the lead 
single "Dirty Little Rock Star" which will no doubt wind up being a regular 
tune if their set for years to come but I can't say this album is a home 
run.  Frankly, the production is a big factor in why this album doesn't come 
off better.  On first impression, it really fails to match the power of 
"Beyond Good and Evil" where it should and lacks the modern sheen of the '94 
self titled album.  Obviously, I need to listen to it more to see if it'll 
grow on me.

I did see them live a little over a month ago at a showcase gig locally and 
they still deliver the goods.  In fact, that show was even better then the 
show I caught last year.

T.B.