The Cult-Electric (1987)

Under the guise of gothic rock and post-punk, The Cult began their meteoric rise in the early eighties, crafting several albums oriented towards those styles, which over time evolved towards heavier and more incendiary territory. Led by the aggressive and captivating riffs of guitarist Bill Duffy and the powerful vocals of Ian Astbury, in 1987 the group delivered their definitive breakthrough with the brilliant "Electric", in which they completely abandoned gothic sounds and embraced visceral hard rock. Duffy's powerful riffs and solos take center stage here, while the formidable rhythm section of Jamie Stewart and Les Warner backs up a series of incredibly forceful blasts. That powerful energy is present in bangers like "Love Removal Machine", "Lil' Devil", "Peace Dog", "Aphrodisiac Jacket", "Wild Flower", or the fiery version of Steppenwolf's iconic song, "Born To Be Wild".