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Electric

by The Cult

Released: April 06, 1987

Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, post-punk, gothic rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

"Electric" is the third studio album by British rock band The Cult, released in 1987. Despite its departure from The Cult's earlier sound, "Electric" remains a favorite among fans of hard rock music and continues to be celebrated for its raw energy and infectious grooves. "Electric" features a mix of hard-hitting rock anthems and blues-infused tracks, showcasing The Cult's dynamic musicianship and frontman Ian Astbury's powerful vocals.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Rick Rubin, the album marked a departure from the band's previous gothic rock sound, embracing a heavier and more hard rock-oriented approach.

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Notable tracks include "Wild Flower," "Love Removal Machine,"…

Notable tracks include "Wild Flower," "Love Removal Machine," and "Electric Ocean," all of which became fan favorites and received significant airplay on rock radio stations.

It solidified The Cult's reputation as one of…

It solidified The Cult's reputation as one of the leading bands in the rock music scene of the 1980s and remains a classic of the genre.

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Essential Tracks

Electric Ocean

Notable tracks include "Wild Flower," "Love Removal Machine," and "Electric Ocean," all of which became fan favorites and received significant airplay on rock radio stations.

Love Removal Machine

Notable tracks include "Wild Flower," "Love Removal Machine," and "Electric Ocean," all of which became fan favorites and received significant airplay on rock radio stations.

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Reception

"Electric" achieved commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning several hit singles. The album received positive reviews from critics upon its release, with praise for its energetic performances, gritty production, and memorable songs.

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The Complete Album Story

"Electric" is the third studio album by British rock band The Cult, released in 1987. Produced by Rick Rubin, the album marked a departure from the band's previous gothic rock sound, embracing a heavier and more hard rock-oriented approach.

"Electric" features a mix of hard-hitting rock anthems and blues-infused tracks, showcasing The Cult's dynamic musicianship and frontman Ian Astbury's powerful vocals. Notable tracks include "Wild Flower," "Love Removal Machine," and "Electric Ocean," all of which became fan favorites and received significant airplay on rock radio stations.

The album received positive reviews from critics upon its release, with praise for its energetic performances, gritty production, and memorable songs. "Electric" achieved commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning several hit singles.

Despite its departure from The Cult's earlier sound, "Electric" remains a favorite among fans of hard rock music and continues to be celebrated for its raw energy and infectious grooves. It solidified The Cult's reputation as one of the leading bands in the rock music scene of the 1980s and remains a classic of the genre.