Electric

Electric (1987) by The Cult marks the band's shift from their earlier gothic tinged post punk into a harder, riff oriented rock sound under producer Rick Rubin. The record emphasizes stripped down, guitar driven arrangements, punchy rhythms and a more forceful vocal delivery, drawing on classic hard rock and heavy metal textures with touches associated with glam metal. The production is direct and raw compared with the band’s prior records, and the album represents a clear turning point in The Cult’s musical direction.