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Dreamtime

The Cult · 1984

50 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · post-punk · gothic rock

A fusion of gothic rock and hard rock that evokes mystical landscapes and existential themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with mystical vibes
  • consistent journey with emotional peaks
  • engaging storytelling through immersive sound
  • ideal for reflective evening listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1984, 'Dreamtime' is The Cult's second studio album, following their debut 'Love' from 1985. At this juncture, the band was transitioning from the post-punk sound of their earlier work to a more expansive, hard rock aesthetic, reflecting their growing ambition and artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Fields of the Nephilim· The Mission· Bauhaus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Horse Nation 3:46
  • 2 Spiritwalker 3:39
  • 3 83rd Dream 3:39
  • 4 Butterflies 3:00
  • 5 Go West 3:59
  • 6 Gimmick 3:34
  • 7 A Flower in the Desert 3:43
  • 8 Dreamtime 2:49
  • 9 Rider in the Snow 3:12
  • 10 Bad Medicine Waltz 5:57
  • 11 Bonebag 3:47
  • 12 Sea and Sky 3:32
  • 13 Resurrection Joe 6:06

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