If you think that cult acts become bitter as they get older and release records that are pale copies of their (albeit fleeting) glory days, I'm here to tell you that ain't the case with the Savages. Ritual of the Savages may not be as totally berserk as, say, Dig Yourself, but Barry and band still make fine records, alternately energetic and soulful; their repertoire has expanded, and Milton Reder's writing chops (e.g., "Got Your Love Right Here" and "House of Love") have become a valuable asset to the sound…..