Choice of Weapon
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The Cult securing their spot as one of my all-time favorite rock bands is largely due to their ability to remain authentic, distinctive, and pertinent throughout their career, even when their commercial peak was behind them. That said, after "Born Into This" – which might be my least favored album by them – and their "Capsules" experiment, I felt the band could use a bit more direction. So, when "Choice Of Weapon" was announced as their return to the classic album format, I wasn't entirely sure what to anticipate. But, as it happened, it was an outstanding comeback. "Choice Of Weapon" is brimming with fantastic tracks that resonated with me in a way that hadn't occurred since the incredible "Beyond Good And Evil". The album commences with the cool and rugged, urban vibe that permeates both the opening track "Honey From A Knife" and "For The Animals", later seeping into the strutting "Lucifer", finding a contrast in the more elevated "Elemental Light" with some truly inspired vocal work by Astbury and topped by a particularly graceful and epic main riff by Duffy, which echoes in the poignant "Life > Death" and later in the somewhat solemn "Wilderness Now". "The Wolf" is a genuine rocker, with unforgettable breaks, like those in "A Pale Horse", shattering our sweet skulls as Astbury himself put it, and "Amnesia" is a gentle reminder of why Duffy's knack for killer riffs is unparalleled. The special edition included a compilation of the aforementioned "capsules" the band had released before this new album. This was a stroke of luck, as these are excellent songs in their own right, and I always wanted to have them in physical format, especially "Embers", a captivating composition with an inspired crescendo driven by one of Billy's finest riffs. The Cult were back, firing on all cylinders, demonstrating why they command the respect they receive from the entire rock community, and how they continue to evolve while crafting compelling songs.
The Cult securing their spot as one of my all-time favorite rock bands is largely due to their ability to remain authentic, distinctive, and impactful throughout their career, even when their commercial peak was behind them. I must admit, though, that after "Born Into This" (which might be my least favorite album by them) and their "Capsules" experiment, I felt the band could use some direction. So, when "Choice Of Weapon" was announced as their return to the classic album format, I wasn't entirely sure what to anticipate. However, it turned out to be an outstanding comeback. "Choice Of Weapon" is brimming with fantastic tracks that resonated with me in a way that hadn't happened since the incredible "Beyond Good And Evil". The album kicks off with the cool, gritty, urban vibe of "Honey From A Knife" and "For The Animals", which later transitions into the swaggering "Lucifer". This is contrasted by the elevated "Elemental Light", featuring a truly inspired vocal performance by Astbury and crowned by a particularly elegant and epic main riff by Duffy. This riff echoes in the moving "Life > Death" and later in the somewhat solemn "Wilderness Now". "The Wolf" is a solid rocker with irresistible breaks, reminiscent of the ones in "A Pale Horse", as Astbury himself described, and "Amnesia" serves as a great reminder of why Duffy's knack for killer riffs is unparalleled. The special edition included a compilation of the aforementioned "capsules" released before this album. This was a fortunate addition, as these are excellent songs in their own right, and I had always wanted to have them in physical format, especially "Embers", a captivating composition with an inspired crescendo driven by one of Billy's finest riffs. The Cult were back, firing on all cylinders, demonstrating why they command respect from the entire rock community and how they continue to evolve while crafting compelling songs.
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