The Cult, unlike it's predecessor bands the Southern Death Cult and the Death Cult, was unapologetic about it's mainstream rock & roll aspirations, which makes PURE CULT: THE SINGLES 1984-1995 the best possible starting place for the group, and for many, the logical end point as well. The Cult was a singles band, and a pretty great one, too, as evidenced by the Stones-like ""Love Removal Machine"" and the blazing ""Fire Woman.""