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.

Pure Cult
Compilation album by
ReleasedJune 2000
Recorded1984–95
GenreHard rock, heavy metal, gothic rock
Length77:29
LabelBeggars Banquet[1]
ProducerVarious
The Cult chronology
High Octane Cult
(1996)
Pure Cult
(2000)
The Best of Rare Cult
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide[3]

Track listing

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All songs written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy except "In the Clouds", which was written by Astbury, Duffy and Craig Adams.

  1. "She Sells Sanctuary" – 4:12
  2. "Fire Woman" – 5:07
  3. "Lil' Devil" – 2:44
  4. "Spiritwalker" – 3:11*
  5. "The Witch" – 4:17*
  6. "Revolution" – 4:16*
  7. "Love Removal Machine" – 4:17
  8. "Rain" – 3:54
  9. "In the Clouds" – 3:59
  10. "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" – 4:01*
  11. "Edie (Ciao Baby)" – 3:59*
  12. "Heart of Soul" – 4:30*
  13. "Wild Flower" – 3:37
  14. "Star" – 3:59*
  15. "Ressurection Joe" – 4:18
  16. "Go West" – 3:56
  17. "Sun King" – 4:55*
  18. "Wild Hearted Son" – 4:24*
  19. "Sweet Soul Sister" (video version) – 3:29*

Personnel

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[4] Platinum 100,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Thompson, Dave (8 February 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Pure Cult: The Singles 1984–1995 – The Cult | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  3. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (8 February 2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743201698 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Canadian album certifications – The Cult – Pure Cult: The Singles 1984–1995". Music Canada.