Top tracks — play these first
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Born Into This — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and defiance, featuring powerful guitar riffs and anthemic vocals that set the tone for the record.
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Holy Mountain — This track stands out with its infectious energy and dynamic shifts, representing a fusion of classic Cult sounds with contemporary production techniques.
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Savages — With its driving rhythm and provocative lyrics, this song critiques societal issues while showcasing the band's ability to create music that is both thought-provoking and engaging.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic tracks with solid riffs but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a strong opening.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the gritty sound, particularly in 'Holy Mountain' and 'Diamonds'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gritty, atmospheric soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Born into This marked The Cult's comeback after a lengthy hiatus since the release of their previous album, Beyond Good and Evil in 2001. By 2007, the band was reestablishing their identity in the modern rock landscape while maintaining their signature sound that blends gothic rock with hard rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fields of the Nephilim· The Mission· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Born Into This 4:04
- 2 Citizens 4:32
- 3 Diamonds 4:06
- 4 Dirty Little Rockstar 3:40
- 5 Holy Mountain 3:42
- 6 I Assassin 4:13
- 7 Illuminated 4:07
- 8 Tiger in the Sun 5:07
- 9 Savages 3:54
- 10 Sound of Destruction 3:30
Disc 2
- 1 Stand Alone 5:13
- 2 War Pony Destroyer 4:21
- 3 I Assassin (demo) 4:37
- 4 Sound of Destruction (demo) 4:25
- 5 Savages (full length version) 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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