Cults are too surreal of a girl-group homage to belong in this universe. They're probably the number one band in a David Lynch film or the some gargantuan pop duo who rose to fame if The Beatles had never existed.
Shrouded in a certain level of anonymity, they forgo the White Stripes theatrics and give us a genuinely wonderful self-titled debut, Cults, that is engaging, moving and catchy as all hell on Sunday (or any day).
Buzzing internet singles "Go Outside," "Abducted," and the monstrous, "You Know What I Mean," could come off as mere lo-fi reflections of Phil Spector's pop glory, but instead Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion inject a bit of eeriness and instability to the mix, keeping us on our toes.
Whether it's the Jim Jones samples, warbling synths below the standard guitar, bass and drums or Follin's Lolita-esque vocal stylings, something just isn't quite right. The sugary pop hooks belie the insidious underbelly of love and devotion. Cults hit the ground-running with Cults, but it remains to be seen if everyone joins the congregation. Heaven's Gate is waiting and we're all invited.
Listen:
Cults-"Go Outside"
Cults-"Oh My God"
Look:
Cults official site
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