Disc: 1
01. Nirvana
02. Big Neon Glitter
03. The Snake
04. Love
05. Brother Wolf, Sister Moon
06. Rain
07. Phoenix
08. Hollow Man
09. Revolution
10. She Sells Sanctuary
11. Black Angel

Disc: 2
01. She Sells Sanctuary (Long Version)
02. No. 13
03. The Snake
04. Here Comes The Rain
05. Little Face
06. Revolution (Full Length Remix)
07. Judith
08. Sunrise
09. All Souls Avenue
10. She Sells Sanctuary (Howling Mix)
11. Assault On Sanctuary

Digitaly remastered 2-CD reissue with extensive sleevenotes and rare artwork. Lots of bands have albums that mark a stylistic high point of their evolution, those moments when a band?s essence is perfectly distilled into 40 or 45 minutes. The Cult, thanks to its various permutations and reconfigurations over the years, has had more than most. Love, represented the apex of everything Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy had been striving for up until that point. Equal parts psychedelic rock and new wave goth, the songs on Love emanate a bright guitar sheen, tight arrangements, crisp drumming, and a commanding performance from vocalist Ian Astbury. Overall, the album benefits from a wonderful sense of space, thanks in large part to guitarist Billy Duffy, whose restraint is especially notable on "Revolution" and the remarkably uncluttered title track. Of course, it also contains "She Sells Sanctuary, " which is not only the Cult?s signature number but is one of a handful of songs that defines the sound of mid-?80s alternative rock. Still, it?s not even the best song on this classic album; that honor goes to "Phoenix, " a driving swirl of wah-pedal wooze, shaking tambourines and a soaring, gospel-tinged groove that should always be Exhibit A in any defense of this band?s reputation. This remastered edition beefs up the sonics of the album, but the real reason to buy these 24-year-old recordings is the inclusion of all the B-sides and remixes that came out along with the album. Some of those cuts ? the epic and moody "Sunrise, " the blistering stream-of-consciousness of "The Snake" ? are among the Cult?s best moments, and while some may question whether or not an additional three versions of "She Sells Sanctuary" are necessary, the strength of the other bonus cuts more than outweighs the silliness of one of those remixes.