Top tracks — play these first
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Rise — This track encapsulates the album's defiant spirit, featuring soaring vocals paired with anthemic instrumentation that bridges their classic sound with a contemporary edge.
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Breathe — With its atmospheric build-up and introspective lyrics, this song stands out as a meditation on existence and personal transformation, showcasing the band's lyrical maturity.
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American Gothic — This track integrates haunting melodies with sharp social commentary, reflecting the band's ability to blend personal narratives with broader cultural critiques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong riffs with introspective lyrics, maintaining energy while exploring deeper themes.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high energy that persists into the fourth track before slightly easing.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual tempo drop in the last two tracks, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- thoughtful reflections and introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Beyond Good and Evil marked The Cult's fifth studio album, arriving after a lengthy hiatus following their 1994 release, The Cult. This album represented a significant return to form as the band sought to reconnect with their post-punk roots while incorporating modern rock sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fields of the Nephilim· The Mission· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War (The Process) 4:12
- 2 The Saint 3:36
- 3 Rise 3:39
- 4 Take the Power 3:55
- 5 Breathe 4:59
- 6 Nico 4:49
- 7 American Gothic 3:56
- 8 Ashes and Ghosts 5:00
- 9 Shape the Sky 3:29
- 10 Speed of Light 4:22
- 11 True Believers 5:08
- 12 My Bridges Burn 4:08
- 13 Libertine 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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