Musings on the past and present state of music, film, and pop culture. Get off my lawn.
Albums Revisited: The Cult’s ‘Electric’ Turns 30. a look back at why The Cult’s breakthrough album set the stage for heavy alternative rock and the decline of hair metal. Note: this article was originally published in 2013: it has since been updated. Earlier this week I got a chance to see The Cult at ACL […]
The Cult turn in an electrifying ‘Electric 13’ set at ACL Live. [rating=4] The Cult’s ACL Live gig started on a tense note. Opening band White Hill’s meandering psych-rock went over like a lead balloon. The crowd wasn’t having it (although a drunk middle-aged dude kept yelling for the female bassist to “take off your top!” Classy.) After […]
The Cult to announce 2013 tour dates on Monday; will perform their hit 1987 “Electric” album in its entirety. **UPDATED! Click here for my Concert Review of the Austin ACL Live show. In 2009 The Cult did the “Love Live” tour, where the band played their 80’s goth opus “Love” in its entirety, rewarding fans […]
