Sonic Temple

The Cult

Sonic Temple

RELEASED: April 12, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Sun King 6:09 2. Fire Woman 5:10 3. American Horse 5:18 4. Edie (Ciao Baby) 4:46 5. Sweet Soul Sister 5:08 6. Soul Asylum 7:25 7. New York City 4:41 8. Automatic Blues 3:51 9. Soldier Blue 4:36 10. Wake Up Time for Freedom 5:17 11. Medicine Train 4:39
Historical Archive
Sonic Temple is the fourth studio album by the English rock band The Cult, released in 1989. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, embracing a more polished and mainstream rock aesthetic compared to their earlier, more post-punk influences. It features anthemic tracks characterized by soaring vocals and powerful guitar riffs, and it is often regarded as one of the band's best works. The album includes hit singles such as 'Fire Woman' and 'Sweet Soul Sister', which helped solidify The Cult's place in the rock music landscape of the late 1980s. Its fusion of hard rock and gothic elements has contributed to its lasting legacy, influencing numerous bands in the years that followed.