the Cure

Editor's Review:

Over several decades The Cure has created one of the most recognizable images of any band around. It is rather strange, then, that new releases from the band always tend to be exactly what one might not expect from them. The band’s frequent lineup changes have contributed to this in the past, but more instrumental to the sound of the band is frontman Robert Smith's determination, for better or worse, to experiment and push the music in new directions.
This time around, on their self-titled release, the sound is rougher, louder and more aggressive. The influence of producer Ross Robinson, who is better known for working with bands like Korn and Slipknot, is obvious on the ranting opening track “Lost” and later on the angry, politically charged “Us or Them” and the bitter “Never.” This is not to say The Cure has departed from their gloomy brand of pop music. The first single, “The End of the World,” has an addictive pop melody and “Taking Off” is a syrupy sweet love song reminiscent of tracks from Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me and Wish.
This all works together brilliantly, combining new sounds and energy with the style and passion that the masses of devoted Cure fans have come to love. Most importantly, Smith's songwriting and singing seem much more confident than they have in previous years.
– Chris Schreiber

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Record Label Geffen Records Released July 2004

Tracks Lost Labyrinth Before Three The End of the World Anniversary Us or Them alt.end (I don't Know What's Going) On Taking Off Never The Promise

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