Revolution

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About Revolution

Revolution is a song by the British rock band The Cult. It was the third single from The Cult's 1985 album Love, written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy. The song has been described as a "power ballad". It has been noted that the chord progression in the song is the same as She Sells Sanctuary and Rain, the first two singles from the Love album.


Year:
1993
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Pictures of never ending dreams
I can't see what these images mean
Locked inside me, can't set the rainbows free
Like perishing flowers they sag and twist and die

There's a revolution
There's a revolution, yeah
There's a revolution
There's a revolution

Sorrow, what does revolution mean to you?
To say today's like wishing in the wind
All my beautiful friends they've all gone away
Like the waves they flow and they and die

There's a revolution
There's a revolution
There's a, there's a revolution
There's a revolution

There's a revolution
There's a revolution
There's a revolution
There's a revolution, yeah yeah

Joy or sorrow, what does revolution mean to you?
To say today's like wishing in the wind
All my beautiful friends have all gone away
Like the waves they flow and they and die

There's a revolution
There's a revolution
There's a revolution
There's a revolution

Revolution, revolution
Revolution, revolution
Revolution, revolution
Revolution, revolution, yeah

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The Cult

The Cult are a British rock band formed in 1983. They gained a dedicated following in Britain in the mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s as a hard rock band with singles such as "Love Removal Machine" and "Fire Woman". The band fuse a "heavy metal revivalist" sound with the "pseudo-mysticism ... of The Doors [and] the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin ... while adding touches of post-punk goth rock". Since their earliest form in Bradford during 1981, the band have had various line-ups; the longest-serving members are vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the band's two songwriters. more »

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Written by: Ian Robert Astbury, William Henry Duffy

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12 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Revolution" is a song by the English rock band, The Cult, which was formed in 1983.
Album
The track is taken from their third studio album, entitled "Electric," released in 1987.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the hard rock and heavy metal genre, representative of the transition The Cult made from gothic rock to a more hard rock sound.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Revolution" represent the rebellious spirit of the 60s and 70s, expressing a longing for social and political revolution.
Singles Chart
The song was released as a single but did not chart in the UK or the US.
Music Video
The music video for "Revolution" was directed by Storm Thorgerson who is well known for his works with Pink Floyd.
Record Label
"Revolution" was released under the record label- Beggars Banquet Records.
Music Style
The song is noted for its blend of the psychedelic rock of the 60s and the hard rock and heavy metal of the 80s.
Notable Performances
"Revolution" is often included in The Cult's setlist for their live performances, marking its popularity among fans.
Band Members
The line-up of the band during the recording of the song included Ian Astbury (lead vocals), Billy Duffy (guitar), Kid Chaos (bass guitar), and Les Warner (drums).
Production
The album "Electric," which included "Revolution," is notable for being produced by Rick Rubin, who is well-known for his work with artists like Beastie Boys, Slayer, and Johnny Cash.
Legacy
Despite not being a chart-topping success, "Revolution" remains one of The Cult's most popular and enduring songs.

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