Pure Cult: The Singles 1984–1995
Pure Cult: The Singles 1984–1995 is a singles compilation by The Cult, authorized by the band to replace the previous unauthorized High Octane Cult. It is also a reissue of the 1993 compilation Pure Cult: for Rockers, Ravers, Lovers, and Sinners, with minor changes.
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| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide |  |
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| Released | June 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1984-95 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal, gothic rock | |||
| Length | 77:29 | |||
| Label | Beggars Banquet[1] | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
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Track listing
All songs written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy except "In the Clouds", which was written by Astbury, Duffy and Craig Adams.
- "She Sells Sanctuary" - 4:12
- "Fire Woman" - 5:07
- "Lil' Devil" - 2:44
- "Spiritwalker" - 3:11*
- "The Witch" - 4:17*
- "Revolution" - 4:16*
- "Love Removal Machine" - 4:17
- "Rain" - 3:54
- "In the Clouds" - 3:59
- "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" - 4:01*
- "Edie (Ciao Baby)" - 3:59*
- "Heart of Soul" - 4:30*
- "Wild Flower" - 3:37*
- "Star" - 3:59*
- "Resurrection Joe" - 4:18
- "Go West" - 3:56
- "Sun King" - 4:55*
- "Wild Hearted Son" - 4:24*
- "Sweet Soul Sister" (video version) - 3:29*
- Songs with (*) are single edits, rather than album versions.
- Tracks 4, 16 taken from Dreamtime.
- Tracks 1, 6, 8 taken from Love.
- Tracks 3, 7, 13 taken from Electric.
- Tracks 2, 11, 17, 19 taken from Sonic Temple.
- Tracks 12, 18 taken from Ceremony.
- Track 5 taken from Songs from the Cool World.
- Tracks 10, 14 taken from The Cult.
- Track 9 taken from High Octane Cult.
Personnel
- Ian Astbury - vocals, tracks 1-19
- Billy Duffy - guitar, tracks 1- 19
- Jamie Stewart - bass, tracks 1-4, 6- 8, 11, 13, 15-17, 19
- Nigel Preston - drums, tracks 1, 4, 15-16
- Mark Brzezicki - drums, tracks 6, 8
- Les Warner – drums, tracks 3, 7, 13
- Mickey Curry – drums, tracks 2, 5, 11-12, 17-19
- John Webster – keyboards, tracks 2, 11
- Bob Buckley – string arrangement, track 11
- Charley Drayton - bass, tracks 5, 12, 18
- Suzie Katayama - cello, tracks 12, 18
- Benmont Tench - organ, tracks 5, 12
- Scott Thurston - synthesizer track 5
- Richie Zito - keyboards, track 12
- Craig Adams – bass, tracks 9-10, 14
- Scott Garrett – drums, tracks 9-10, 14
- Scott Humphrey – keyboards, tracks 9-10, 14
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Platinum | 100,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- Thompson, Dave (8 February 2000). "Alternative Rock". Hal Leonard Corporation – via Google Books.
- "Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 - The Cult | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (8 February 2004). "The New Rolling Stone Album Guide". Simon and Schuster – via Google Books.
- "Canadian album certifications – The Cult – Pure Cult: The Singles 1984–1995". Music Canada.
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