THE CULT: Broken Up?

On September 24, 1991—35 years ago— The Cult released their fifth studio album, titled “Ceremony.” Did you already know these 5 facts?
★ “Ceremony” reflects a period of great turmoil within the band: Bassist Jamie Stewart had left the band before the recording sessions began.
★ The relationship between singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy was also at a low point.
★ They say they recorded their parts separately at different times.
★ That didn’t detract from the album’s quality, though: In the U.S., it reached No. 25 on the charts.
★ It achieved gold status in the United Kingdom.
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