The Cult’s ‘Under the Midnight Sun’ is one of my favorite releases of 2022 and it is worth 35 minutes of your time.

Submitted by The_Norfolkian t3_zzgyly in Music

Like a lot of bands and musicians who released music this year, The Cult faced recording challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that didn’t stop the band from recording one of their best albums yet. Though shorter than most contemporary album releases, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have gone for quality over quantity, continuing to push the envelope while paying homage to the nostalgic sound of their early years. After all, the album was recorded in the same studio where they recorded their debut album, Dreamtime, back in 1984. The only other album released this year that I listened to more than this one was RHCP’s Ultimate Love, and that’s saying a lot. If you’re not already Cult fan, do yourself a favor and set aside 35 minutes to listen to this... and if you are a Cult fan, you know the drill.

For more on this album, check out these reviews from...

I hope The Cult someday ends up on the r/music Hall of Fame list, because they sure deserve to be up there.

Edit: Fixed a typo... somehow Billy got typed as Brian. Thanks to u/Not_quite_me for catching it.

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D_B_Cooper1 t1_j2boif7 wrote

Man, they’re still awesome and one of my favorite all-time bands. When I heard Electric the first time, was like each song got better and better. I have seen them in concert many times back in the day & actually caught them again just a few years back, a really small venue and actually won the tickets off a radio station (pre-Covid) and they were fkkn great. I’ve heard a few songs from this release, it is good, I wholeheartedly agree!

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Obvious-Unit3560 t1_j2bl3go wrote

Have really got into the Cult this past year bought greatest hits and cant take it out of cd player every song is great. Grew up with them but never gave it much of a listen other then top 3 songs you can guess those but great fn band so glad I found that 3$ cd at record store

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ancastervillagers t1_j2c9161 wrote

Just listened to Under the Midnight Sun for the first time and it was a great album! Flowed nicely. Could hear The Cults signature sound in most tracks. Thanks for the reco! I’m now back onto Genesis discography for the first time. Then I’ll revisit The Cults catalogue.

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Edm_vanhalen1981 t1_j2ca39m wrote

Through their music history they have always produced solid albums. They have stayed true to themselves and done it always their own way. A great band.

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MrsSynchronie t1_j2brtjw wrote

They’re just ripping off Death Cult’s sound, man.

And Death Cult was just ripping off Southern Death Cult, man!

And and and… wait…

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Douglaschili t1_j2ei2v9 wrote

Great album indeed. My favorites are “mirror” and “give me mercy”. I listened entire album when it was released, but only these two remaining in my playlists.

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makemasa t1_j2bme8i wrote

Interesting.

Was a big fan of them in the 80’s. Listening now. Will report back.

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chumrunner t1_j2c5uiv wrote

Are there any Cult subreddits? I've been searching for years.

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The_Norfolkian OP t1_j2dbuy6 wrote

r/thecult

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chumrunner t1_j2dusac wrote

Oh, thank you so much! I can't believe it was that simple. Facebook has some really good pages but I could never find one here.

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Pneumonia-Hawk t1_j2cb581 wrote

I'll have to give this one a listen but I've always said The Cult is the best band that you can't understand a word the singer says.

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Far_Out_6and_2 t1_j2cntq9 wrote

Cds are getting shorter all the time actually can hold 73 minutes

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DeadEyeMetal t1_j2d9exp wrote

The Cult? They're still around? Seriously never even knew.

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