I downloaded a Cure song last night...

[cobl04]

There's a TAC (road safety) commercial on here at the moment, and I liked the song that played over it, called Pictures of You. So I googled it, and The Cure version was the one that came up. It's not the same as the one in the ad, but my god is it fantasic.

It seriously blew my mind. On two levels: the song was just fantabulous, but also that The Cure, going by this song, are nothing like the band I expected them to be. I thought they were this first emo band in a punk era... and my interest in them waned after seeing a few pics, and even further when Robert Smith popped up on a blink182 song.

Worth getting into? An album? A best of? Just some songs maybe?

 

[TranceEnding]

the Cure .. worth getting into??

ummmm .... YES!

Funnily enough, I'm listening to 'Disintegration' right now, one of my fave CDs.

I STILL adore 'Pictures of You'

 

[djerdap]

Disintegration is a masterpiece.

Wish, Kiss Me 3x, Pornography and Bloodflowers... all excellent albums.

 

[TranceEnding]

emo band

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Saw them last year, and they were fantastic.

 

[DrTeeth]

I think there are a couple of compilations around, but you might as well get one of the live albums (Show 2-cd, Paris, or Concert which features older stuff). Disintegration is widely regarded as their Masterpiece, though my favourites are Seventeen Seconds and Faith (the more depressing stuff). The Head on the Door is a classic too, as is Wish.

You have a lot of catching up to do, so you might as well get started right away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMa2e5o_rw0&feature=related

 

[cobl04]

Cheers all.

Can't you cut me a bit of slack trance ending? i mean id only seen a few pictures.

 

[TranceEnding]

Cheers all.

Can't you cut me a bit of slack trance ending?

no.


ok, yes

 

[xaviMF22]

these are some must listen by the cure

Boys don't cry
Lulllaby
Close to me
A forest
night like this
lovesong
charlotte sometimes


The cure

 

[BoMac]

In my opinion, Disintegration is one of the best albums of the 1980s. It's a great album from start to finish and you should pick it up ASAP. Like, right now! Go!

 

[intedomine]

Yeah the greatest hits is crackin'. the one with the blue cover with elements of yellow. Never been motivated to get anymore of their stuff, but it's good shit.

If you like these guys, you might wanna flirt with The Smiths and the Stone Roses...not the same by any means, but defintely worth checking out

 

[u2popmofo]

The Cure are one of the most influential and important artists of the last 25 years. Their back catalog of music is as good as anyone's, and unlike U2, they're not obsessed with trying to continue being popular and instead have released music for themselves and their fans. As Yertle mentioned, their live shows are incredibly enjoyable, long, and delve into a lot of fan favorites instead of only big radio hits like most artists their age. Robert Smith is God.

If you pirate their music again, people will be looking at their pictures of you dead.

 

[dmalezi]

Agree, you need to pick up Disintegration and Kiss for sure!

 

[DrTeeth]

Their back catalog of music is as good as anyone's, and unlike U2, they're not obsessed with trying to continue being popular and instead have released music for themselves and their fans.

Well, to be fair, they did release two greatest hits compilations. One of which had one new track.

If you pirate their music again, people will be looking at their pictures of you dead.

Just for this, I will listen to my burnt copy of Wish

 

[dmalezi]

I meant to type Wish.

 

[DrTeeth]

I meant to type Wish.

I actually prefer that one over Kiss me, Kiss me, Kiss me

 

[u2popmofo]

Well, to be fair, they did release two greatest hits compilations. One of which had one new track.

3 actually, but I was more referring to their albums of the last decade vs. U know who's.

 

[Irishteen]

Disintegration is one of the most amazing pieces of music ever, the guitars, the bass, the vocals it's all just amazing and really depressing.

Or if you prefer you could go with happy Cure like Just like Heaven and The Love Cats.

The Cure are such a bipolar band

 

[u2popmofo]

Disintegration is widely regarded as their Masterpiece, though my favourites are Seventeen Seconds and Faith (the more depressing stuff). The Head on the Door is a classic too, as is Wish.

I too am a huge Seventeen Seconds fan, it and Pornography are probably their most truly "goth" sounding albums. I have to be in the right mood for Faith, as it's one of the most depressing albums I know, but it's great when I'm in the right mood. That era of the band is probably my overall favorite, even though Disintegration is my favorite album.

I too would say Head on the Door and Disintegration are the best to hear first in terms of essential albums.

 

[LemonMelon]

Worth getting into?

Yes.

An album?

Disintegration.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Okay so since we're talking about the Cure...a lot of people say The Shout Out Louds, specifically this song, sound very cure-like.

Find me a fucking Cure album similar to that and I will love you forever. seriously.

 

[u2popmofo]

That's a pretty horrible comparison, first time I've ever seen it. Who are all these people who say they sound like The Cure, and why did you not comment when I repeatedly tried to revive a thread about the Shout Out Louds?

 

[Canadiens1131]

That's a pretty horrible comparison, first time I've ever seen it. Who are all these people who say they sound like The Cure, and why did you not comment when I repeatedly tried to revive a thread about the Shout Out Louds?

Hmm, no idea - guess I missed it

Shout out Louds are so awesome

 

[u2popmofo]

Hmm, no idea - guess I missed it

Shout out Louds are so awesome

http://forum.interference.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=134065&highlight=shout+out+louds
Let's call it a comeback, Manadiens.



Back to The Cure, this video blew me away the first time I saw it. 1979 Robert: pre-make up, pre-hair, pre-drugs, pre-fat, completely normal looking kid. Around :40 - :50 is probably the best shot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTV3S-eM_Hg

 

[liamcool]

The Cure!

Get Faith. NOW!

 

[the tourist]

There's a TAC (road safety) commercial on here at the moment, and I liked the song that played over it, called Pictures of You. So I googled it, and The Cure version was the one that came up. It's not the same as the one in the ad, but my god is it fantasic.

It seriously blew my mind. On two levels: the song was just fantabulous, but also that The Cure, going by this song, are nothing like the band I expected them to be. I thought they were this first emo band in a punk era... and my interest in them waned after seeing a few pics, and even further when Robert Smith popped up on a blink182 song.

Worth getting into? An album? A best of? Just some songs maybe?

Get Disintigration. Fucking brilliant album.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Yeah go with Disintigration. Kiss Me is so uneven it's not even funny.

 

[BVS]

Disintegration is a masterpiece.

 

[lazarus]

I would refrain from getting Disintegration as your first album, as it really appeals to people who are REALLY into The Cure, and unless you're a depression junkie you might not get into it so much.

Personally I'd suggest Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me. Someone above said it was uneven, but it's also a double album that shows the band capable of almost every style imaginable. It's a good primer, and has some of their very best songs. Then I'd go with A Head on the Door, or maybe Boys Don't Cry.

 

[The Sad Punk]

I would refrain from getting Disintegration as your first album, as it really appeals to people who are REALLY into The Cure, and unless you're a depression junkie you might not get into it so much.

I don't know about that, it was my first Cure album and I loved it. I also don't think it's as depressing as its reputation, though the title track is absolutely mind-blowing.