House Of Blues, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Opening Band: Lennon
Another incredible performance! That may sound like a typical statement you read from
a Cult website. The thing is, in this horrible time for music, who can really say that
the band they saw truly kicked their ass? Limp Biscuit, Korn, and all the
bands who continue to recite nursery rhymes in their songs, have absolutely no clue
about music that means something and touches people in their hearts and minds and not
directly to their crotch. Not that The Cult's music isn't sexy as hell, it's just coming
from more of a spiritual plain than their so called "Peers". Whatever the case, the show
did kick ass, they still rule live, and damn, if they don't keep getting better! I am a
Monster Magnet fan, and when I heard they weren't going to be with the boys, it did
disappoint me a bit, but I knew, as me and my friend drove 5 hours to the show, that I
wasn't going to be that disappointed. Seeing the band several times over the years,
starting with the Electric tour, you get a real sense of satisfaction seeing them kick
ass 15 years later. It's even more of a tribute when you think about who is still around
kicking ass from around that time. I would have to say that No One comes to mind. And to
put out an incredible CD that is valid with eveything today is simply amazing. Anyway,
they were fantastic! The new songs stood beside the classics boldly. Rise kicked
off the blistering almost 2 hour set, with unrelenting fervor. Lil' Devil seemed
especially fresh. The crowd was definitely a "Cult Crowd" compared to the lame radio
show crowds that inhabit concert venues during the summer. Seeing one of the best bands
ever sharing the stage with "Crazy-flavor-of-the-month-Disturbed-Flying-Korn-Monkees" is
an insult to the band and to the fans, but I understand it's a necessary evil to break a
record. The rest of the set was classic Cult with 5 new ones thrown in. Ian vocals were
very much in focus and unrelenting. Billy's guitar seemed clear and ferocious. Do not
miss them on this tour! If you miss it, you'll never know the excitement of hearing and
seeing real rock & roll that touches more than your senses!
Chris Phifer - cphif_99@yahoo.com
Absolutely great show! They opened with Rise, In The Clouds, and Lil'
Devil. We got five new songs off the new album. Rise of course, War,
The Saint, Take The Power, and Breathe. That was a treat. They
played Edie (Ciao Baby) which I hadn't heard in a while. They played Nirvana
at the Midtown Music Festival, which got dropped at the Myrtle Beach show. I would have liked
to have heard that again. The five new songs was a bonus, though. A+++
Billy White - CHASCELL@BELLSOUTH.NET
I got there really early and it seemed like it took forever for "the real show" to start
but when they came out and started with Rise the crowd went wild everything was
electric and it stayed that way from beginning to end. I was Front and center to the
stage so I had the best place in the house although it got a little rough right at the
end of the show. After the show I got the best surprise, I met the guys and got
autographs and shook hands. That is something that I will never forget!!!!!
Kim Roland - kroland@comdata.com
Setlist:
Rise
In The Clouds
Lil' Devil
Peace Dog
Take The Power
Rain
Edie (Ciao Baby)
The Witch
Breathe
The Saint
Fire Woman
Sweet Soul Sister
Wild Flower
She Sells Sanctuary
Encore:
War
Nirvana
Love Removal Machine