''The Voice of the Cult'' is the fourth studio

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by heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1988 through Leviathan Records.

Critical reception

Andy Hinds at

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gave ''The Voice of the Cult'' two stars out of five, calling it "mainly a rehash of the band's ''

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'' album, which had better songs" while saying that it would appeal to fans of

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's guitar work and

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's singing. Canadian journalist

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notices the better production in comparison with Chastain's previous efforts, but concludes that the album is "as usual, useful as a guitar showcase, laughable as a band recording."

Track listing

Personnel

Band members

– lead vocals,

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* David T. Chastain –

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*Mike Skimmerhorn – bass, background vocals *

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– drums

Production

*Dale Smith – guitar, bass and vocals recording engineer *

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– drums recording engineer, mixing *George Horn – mastering at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California

References

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