"Revolution" is a song by the British rock band The Cult.[1] It was the third single from The Cult's 1985 album Love, written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy.[2] The song has been described as a "power ballad".[3]
| "Revolution" | ||||
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| Single by The Cult | ||||
| from the album Love | ||||
| Released | 22 November 1985 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 5:20 | |||
| Label | Beggars Banquet | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Brown | |||
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Song construction edit
It has been noted that the chord progression in the song is the same as She Sells Sanctuary and Rain, the first two singles from the Love album.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Gig review: The Cult". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ a b James Brown (19 February 2010). "The Cult - Love". Sabotage Times. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Barbrick, Greg (26 April 2011). "Music Review: The Cult – Love". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 4 December 2013.