"Revolution" is a song by the British rock band the Cult.[1] It was the third single from the Cult's 1985 album Love, written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy.[2] The song has been described as a "power ballad".[3]
| "Revolution" | ||||
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| Single by the Cult | ||||
| from the album Love | ||||
| Released | 22 November 1985 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 5:20 | |||
| Label | Beggars Banquet | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Brown | |||
| The Cult singles chronology | ||||
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Song construction
editIt 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.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Gig review: The Cult". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ a b James Brown (19 February 2010). "The Cult - Love". Sabotage Times. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Barbrick, Greg (26 April 2011). "Music Review: The Cult – Love". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 4 December 2013.