Choice of Weapon and Hidden City are out this fall
The Cult reissues two of their acclaimed albums, Choice of Weapon and Hidden City, on vinyl on October 17th via Cooking Vinyl. Originally released in 2012 and 2016, respectively, the albums form part of a trilogy that witnessed the rebirth of the band.
Choice of Weapon arrives as a 2 LP limited-edition color-in-color effect vinyl (LP 1: red/black vinyl, LP 2: purple/black vinyl). Hidden City has been newly remastered for vinyl by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound and is presented as a 2 LP set (LP 1: red vinyl and LP 2: white vinyl).
Choice of Weapon was recorded in the California desert with Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age, Masters of Reality) at the helm and finished by long-time collaborator Bob Rock, who first worked with the band on Sonic Temple. Driven by the lead single “For the Animals,” Choice of Weapon earned iTunes’ Rock Album of the Year in 2012 and debuted at No 1 on the UK Rock Chart. Out of print since the original pressing, it has become one of The Cult’s most sought-after modern releases.
Hidden City, The Cult’s tenth studio album, was also produced by Rock. Introduced by the sonic assault of “Dark Energy,” the 12-track collection is a master class in space and time, showcasing a band in its absolute prime.
The band embarks on a North American tour next month, with the special performances featuring two sets each night: one from the band’s post-punk origins as Death Cult, and another spanning The Cult’s discography. Patriarchy opens as special guests.
