A towering statement of late‑’80s alternative rock, Sonic Temple captures The Cult at their most anthemic — widescreen riffs, stadium‑sized hooks and a cinematic sense of scale. Produced by Bob Rock, the album blends hard‑rock power with gothic atmosphere and melodic swagger, delivering classics such as “Fire Woman”, “Edie (Ciao Baby)”, “Sweet Soul Sister” and “Sun King.”

This 2023 Beggars Arkive remastered reissue expands the experience across two LPs, adding B‑sides, mixes and deep cuts, all pressed with premium clarity for a definitive edition of one of the band’s most iconic albums.

Track Listing

SIDE A
Sun King
Fire Woman
American Horse
Edie (Ciao Baby)

SIDE B
Sweet Soul Sister
Soul Asylum
New York City
Automatic Blues

SIDE C
Soldier Blue
Wake Up Time for Freedom
Medicine Train
The River

SIDE D
Bleeding Heart Graffiti
Messin’ Up the Blues
Fire Woman (NYC Rock Mix)
Edie (Ciao Baby) (Acoustic)

Features

• 2×LP remastered reissue
• Beggars Arkive edition
• Includes B‑sides, mixes & acoustic versions
• Alternative rock classic
• Catalogue number BBQ 2151 LPE
• USA & Europe release

Information

Artist: The Cult
Title: Sonic Temple
Format: 2× Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Label: Beggars Banquet / Beggars Arkive
Catalogue Number: BBQ 2151 LPE
Country: USA & Europe
Released: 11 August 2023
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock