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Title: No sign of The Cult....
Review: First of all, this rating would have gotten 2 stars, but the lack of photos and lame cover bumps it down to 1. As a long-time fan of The Cult, I thought I would branch off and follow Ian Astbury's solo career, anxiously awaiting this CD, and hoping to forget "Holy Barbarians." Oops! Unfortunately, he has derailed from the dark, poetic lyrics of such CD's as "Love" and "Dreamtime," along with the Native American themes, and the arena-rock influence of "Sonic Temple" and "Ceremony." If you are a fan of the early-to-mid career of The Cult, steer clear. If you are a fan of the later synth-pop sound of The Cult, the single "The Witch," or the album "The Cult", then this CD may be for you. This CD is very synth-pop. The track "Metaphysical Pistol" is trip-hop. The last track, "Shambala" is instrumental trip-hop/ambient. Meanwhile, I will be hoping Ian and The Cult return to their roots.
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