Sonic Temple
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| Studio album by The Cult | ||
| Released | 1989 | |
| Recorded | September-November 1988 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 52:23 | |
| Label | Beggars Banquet | |
| Producer(s) | Bob Rock | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| The Cult chronology | ||
| Electric (1987) |
Sonic Temple (1989) |
Ceremony (1991) |
Sonic Temple is the fourth album by the The Cult, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music). This album cemented the band's shift to hard rock from goth. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1993. Sonic Temple was the last album recorded with long time bassist Jamie Stewart.
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[edit] Track listing
All tracks written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy
- "Sun King" – 6:09
- "Fire Woman" – 5:11
- "American Horse" – 5:19
- "Edie (Ciao Baby)" – 4:46
- "Sweet Soul Sister" – 5:08
- "Soul Asylum" – 7:26
- "New York City" – 4:41
- "Automatic Blues" – 3:51
- "Soldier Blue" – 4:36
- "Wake up Time for Freedom" – 5:17
[edit] Extra tracks
- "Medicine Train" – 4:42 (On CD release)
[edit] Credits
- Ian Astbury – Percussion, Vocals
- Mickey Curry – Drums
- Billy Duffy – Guitar
- Iggy Pop – Background vocals
- Jamie Stewart – Bass Guitar, Keyboards
- John Webster – Keyboards
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1989 | The Billboard 200 | 10 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1989 | "Fire Woman" | Billboard Hot 100 | 46 |
| 1989 | "Fire Woman" | Modern Rock Tracks | 2 |
| 1989 | "Fire Woman" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 4 |
| 1989 | "Sun King" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 18 |
| 1989 | "Sun King" | Modern Rock Tracks | 21 |
| 1989 | "Edie (Ciao Baby)" | Billboard Hot 100 | 93 |
| 1989 | "Edie (Ciao Baby)" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 17 |
| 1990 | "Sweet Soul Sister" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 14 |
