Artist: THE CULT
Album: HIDDEN CITY LTD. EDIT. (DIGI)

Release date: 2016
Media type: CD

When Rolling Stone hailed THE CULT as the Messianic moment of Coachella in 2014, few knew that their next release would be unveiled on February 5, 2016 in the form of "Hidden City", their tenth studio album (and second for Cooking Vinyl). The follow-up to 2012's "Choice Of Weapon" was written by singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy and was produced by Bob Rock, who has previously worked with METALLICA and MÖTLEY CRÜE.

The final installment in a trilogy of recordings, completing 2007's "Born Into This" ("The Fall") and 2012's "Choice Of Weapon" ("Dark Night of the Soul"), "Hidden City" is a tightly woven series of experience and visions with underlying themes of redemption and rebirth threaded through THE CULT's visceral music. Astbury's signature baritone and blood-soaked lyrics paired with Duffy's smouldering, textured guitar tones, create a musical environment that is fearless and peerless.

From the sonic assault of the opening track "Dark Energy", "Hidden City" launches quickly into the dark underbelly of its subject matter. Stemming from the Spanish phrase "La Ciudad Oculta" or "hidden city," the album reflects an awakening of consciousness through its tone and complexity.

"Hidden City is a metaphor for our spiritual lives, our intimate interior lives," explains Astbury. "I find today's gurus are trying to peddle some cure, product or insight as if it's a new phenomenon. My place is to respond, not react, to observe, participate and share through words and music. There is no higher authority than the heart."

TRACKLIST CD/ 2LP:

01. Dark Energy
02. No Love Lost
03. Dance The Night
04. In Blood
05. Birds Of Paradise
06. Hinterland
07. G O A T
08. Deeply Ordered Chaos
09. Avalanche Of Light
10. Lilies
11. Heathens
12. Sound and Fury

LINE-UP:

    Ian Astbury – vocals, tambourine, etc. & additional guitars
    Billy Duffy – guitars
    John Tempesta – drums

Additional personnel:
    Chris Chaney - bass
    Bob Rock - bass on "Dance the Night", "Birds of Paradise" and "Deeply Ordered Chaos", and additional guitars
    Jamie Muhoberac - piano and keyboards
    Dan Chase - additional drums on "Sound and Fury"