Why The Cult Recorded Their 'Electric' Album Twice
Electric, an album which was actually recorded twice. Electric was the follow-up to 1985’s post-punk/gothic rock triumph Love, which produced the hit “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the singles “Rain” and “Revolution.” It was the band's breakthrough record, coming on the heels of 1984’s Dreamtime, which had them firmly ensconced in the burgeoning U.K. goth scene. Founding members Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) both had respectable pedigrees in the genre. Astbury had fronted Southern Death Cult, and Duffy had played guitar in Theatre of Hate, two notable ba...