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Born into This

The Cult · 2007

64 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · post-punk · gothic rock

A gritty fusion of gothic rock and hard-hitting riffs that channels both melancholy and defiance.

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
Released in 2007, 'Born into This' was The Cult's sixth studio album, emerging after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Love.' This period marked a resurgence for the band as they sought to reconnect with their roots while also exploring new sonic landscapes, reflecting a blend of hard rock and post-punk influences.
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

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