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The Cure

alternative rock · 1979–1992

The Cure
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The Cure is a British alternative rock band known for their gothic rock and post-punk sound. With Robert Smith at the helm, they've crafted a distinctive musical identity since 1976, featuring a lineup that currently includes Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper, and Reeves Gabrels. Their catalog boasts hits like “Just Like Heaven,” “Friday I’m in Love,” “Lovesong,” and “Boys Don’t Cry.” Each track showcases their knack for blending dark, moody themes with catchy melodies, making them a staple of the new wave movement. Whether it's the haunting “Pictures of You” or the atmospheric “A Forest,” The Cure's music remains as evocative and relatable as ever.

The facts

  • Formed 1976
  • United Kingdom
  • alternative rock, gothic rock, post-punk
  • On Fiction Records, Suretone Records, Geffen Records
  • Members: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper, Reeves Gabrels

The Cure in the crate

Boys Don't Cry
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Killing an Arab
The Cure1979
Let's Go To Bed
The Cure1982
The Hanging Garden
The Cure1982
The Lovecats
The Cure1983
Close to Me
The Cure1985
In Between Days
The Cure1985
Just Like Heaven
The Cure1987

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