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Apr 6, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 6, 1987 - The Cult Released Electric.

On this day April 6, 1987, The Cult released their third studio album Electric, a bold shift in sound that took them from gothic rock roots into raw, hard hitting rock and roll. Stripped down and punchy, the album was produced by Rick Rubin and marked a turning point that expanded their fan base and gave them a more aggressive identity.

Electric reached number 38 on the US Billboard 200 and featured standout tracks like Love Removal Machine, Wild Flower, and Lil Devil. The guitar riffs were...

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