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Fire Woman

The Cult · 1989

31 min · 5 tracks · hard rock · post-punk · gothic rock

A fiery blend of gothic rock and hard-hitting anthems that captures the tumult of desire and rebellion.

Fire Woman is a single by The Cult, released in 1989. A fiery blend of gothic rock and hard-hitting anthems that captures the tumult of desire and rebellion. 'Fire Woman' became one of The Cult's most recognizable tracks, reaching No. 2 on the US Mainstream Rock chart and receiving significant radio play. Its success helped bridge the gap between alternative rock and mainstream audiences, influencing bands in both genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fire Woman sound like?

A fiery blend of gothic rock and hard-hitting anthems that captures the tumult of desire and rebellion. Rooted in hard rock and post-punk.

What makes Fire Woman by The Cult notable?

'Fire Woman' became one of The Cult's most recognizable tracks, reaching No. 2 on the US Mainstream Rock chart and receiving significant radio play. Its success helped bridge the gap between alternative rock and mainstream audiences, influencing bands in both genres. Released on March 13, 1989, 'Fire Woman' marked a pivotal moment for The Cult as they transitioned from their post-punk roots into a more mainstream hard rock sound. This single came just after their acclaimed album 'Love' and was crucial in solidifying their commercial success in the late '80s.

How many songs are on Fire Woman?

Fire Woman has 5 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·31:47

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fire Woman Standout 5:11
  • 2 Automatic Blues Standout 5:20
  • 3 Fire Woman (NYC Rock Mix) Standout 7:23
  • 4 Messin' Up the Blues 3:49
  • 5 Fire Woman (LA Rock Mix) 10:04

Release Date

March 13, 1989

Genre

gothic rock, hard rock, post-punk

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

31 min 47 sec