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Cultösaurus Erectus

Blue Öyster Cult · 1980

41 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock

A blend of hard rock and progressive elements, laced with dark, mystifying themes and intricate instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • dark themes with mystique
  • intricate instrumentation details
  • engaging narrative progression

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Cultösaurus Erectus' was Blue Öyster Cult's sixth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Agents of Fortune'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the hard rock genre while experimenting with more elaborate lyrical content and musical arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
UFO· Rainbow· Deep Purple

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Blade 6:33
  • 2 Monsters 5:11
  • 3 Divine Wind 5:07
  • 4 Deadline 4:27
  • 5 The Marshall Plan 5:23
  • 6 Hungry Boys 3:38
  • 7 Fallen Angel 3:11
  • 8 Lips in the Hills 4:25
  • 9 Unknown Tongue 3:55

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