Songs Of A Lost World / Songs Of A Live World by The Cure.

LP1 is crystal clear, LP2 is black.

Picture labels.

Pressed on 180g heavyweight bio vinyl.
Issued in a matte gatefold sleeve with alternate sleeve art compared to the original standalone album.

 The interior section of each pocket is printed black.
Printed inner sleeves of top opening matte paper.

Factory Sealed.  Pristine & NEW.

The Cure is an iconic British band known for their emotional intensity, dark aesthetics, and genre-blending sound that spans post-punk, goth rock, new wave, and pop. Led by the unmistakable Robert Smith, The Cure has evolved from bleak minimalism to lush, romantic soundscapes—becoming one of the most influential alternative bands of all time.

🖤 Quick Facts:

• Formed: 1976 – Crawley, West Sussex, England (as Easy Cure, renamed The Cure in 1978)

• Genres: Post-punk, gothic rock, new wave, alternative rock

• Frontman: Robert Smith – vocals, guitar, songwriting (sole constant member)

• Known for:

  • Emotional depth and vulnerability

  • Iconic disheveled hair, smeared lipstick, and black clothing

  • A musical range from bleak and depressive to sparkly and danceable

🎶 Musical Evolution:

• Early albums: stark, minimal post-punk

• 1980s: developed into goth rock icons, blending synths, lush production, and heartache

• Later career: mixed dark introspection with catchy pop and majestic soundscapes

📀 Essential Albums:

1. Seventeen Seconds (1980)

• Bleak, atmospheric, minimalist post-punk

• Includes: “A Forest” – hypnotic and iconic

2. Faith (1981)

• Gloomy, emotional, and stark

• Includes: “All Cats Are Grey”, “Primary”

3. Pornography (1982)

• Intense and confrontational, emotional breakdown set to music

• Includes: “The Hanging Garden”, “A Strange Day”

4. The Head on the Door (1985)

• Major turning point: accessible, melodic, genre-hopping

• Includes: “In Between Days”, “Close to Me”

5. Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987)

• Double album—wildly eclectic

• Includes: “Just Like Heaven”, “Why Can’t I Be You?”

6. Disintegration (1989) ⭐

• Masterpiece; lush, emotional, and timeless

• Includes:

  • “Pictures of You”

  • “Lovesong”

  • “Fascination Street”

  • “Plainsong”

7. Wish (1992)

• Their most commercially successful album

• Includes: “Friday I’m in Love”, “High”, “From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea”

🎧 Iconic Songs:

• “Just Like Heaven” – bittersweet perfection in 3 minutes

• “Lovesong” – sincere and simple; a rare love song from Smith

• “Friday I’m in Love” – pop anthem that still sounds fresh

• “A Forest” – icy, mysterious, essential goth rock

• “Boys Don’t Cry” – early new wave gem

• “Fascination Street” – murky, seductive, pulsing

• “Pictures of You” – romantic melancholy at its best

🎭 Image & Influence:

• Robert Smith’s look became synonymous with goth culture

• Yet Smith rejected the "goth" label, embracing a range of moods and sounds

• Inspired countless bands across genres:

  • Interpol, Deftones, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, My Chemical Romance

• Smith’s guitar tone and melodic sensibility are hugely influential in indie, emo, and shoegaze scenes

🏆 Honors:

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019

• Hugely influential on 1980s and 1990s alternative rock

• Still active with Smith as the core—touring and releasing new material

📚 Lyrical Themes:

• Love and longing

• Loss and loneliness

• Time, dreams, nostalgia

• Emotional turmoil wrapped in poetic imagery

🧠 Fun Facts:

• Robert Smith briefly played with Siouxsie and the Banshees

• “Lovesong” was written as a wedding gift to his wife

• The Cure’s live shows often run over 3 hours, covering decades of material

• Despite his image, Robert Smith is known for his humor and humility

🎤 Lineup Notes:

• The band’s lineup has shifted over time, but always orbits Smith

• Key long-time contributors include Simon Gallup (bass) and Roger O'Donnell (keyboards)

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