Blog: Rocker Magazine

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” That’s right, I’m kicking off this review with a French proverb. But there is no phrase more apt when describing The Cult’s 9 th album, “Weapon of Choice.” Filled with blisteringly classic Cult riffs from guitarist Billy Duffy, and Ian Astbury’s unmistakable vocal gravitas, just one listen brought me right back to the crush of the front at the Hollywood Palladium in 1985, seeing The Cult during the “Love” tour. Yes, the songs are familiar, but they are not quite tired. It just makes you feel better when you hear [...]