The Cult / Electric Peace 2xLP Vinyl

The Cult 'Electric Peace' 2xLP Vinyl

In 1985, The Cult enjoyed breakthrough success with the single "She Sells Sanctuary" and the album Love, establishing them as a new breed of Alternative rock band. When it came to recording a follow-up, the band booked into The Manor studios in Oxfordshire with Steve Brown again producing the album.

By the end of October 1986 the album was recorded, the masters assembled and it was given the title Peace. However, the band was not happy with the final results, which seemed too polished.

Appreciating the rawness of Run-D.M.C.'s "Walk This Way," the band contacted producer Rick Rubin to re-mix the lead track, "Love Removal Machine." Rubin agreed to work with the band but only on condition that the track was entirely re-recorded.

The result was a sparse, dry, riffing version that captured the sonic excitement the band were looking for. Enthused by the results, the decision was made to abandon the expensive Peace recordings and re-record the entire album in New York with Rick Rubin.

The new tracks would become The Cult's third album, re-titled Electric, and sold millions. Tracks from Peace were used as single B-sides and some of the alternative versions were issued on an early CD – The Manor Sessions, but it wasn't until the limited Rare Cult box set in 2000 that fans got to hear the full album correctly sequenced. The box rapidly sold out, so Peace has been unavailable for 13 years.

Tracklisting:

Electric
A1 Wild Flower
A2 Peace Dog
A3 Lil' Devil
A4 Aphrodisiac Jacket
A5 Electric Ocean
A6 Bad Fun

B1 King Contrary Man
B2 Love Removal Machine
B3 Born To Be Wild
B4 Outlaw
B5 Memphis Hip Shake

Peace
C1 Love Removal Machine
C2 Wild Flower
C3 Peace Dog
C4 Aphrodisiac Jacket
C5 Electric Ocean

D1 Bad Fun
D2 Conquistador
D3 Zap City
D4 Love Trooper
D5 Outlaw
D6 Groove Co.