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The Cure

alternative rock · 1979–1992

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With a shimmering blend of alternative rock, gothic flair, and post-punk spirit, The Cure has captured the hearts of listeners since their inception in the UK. Led by the iconic Robert Smith, the band has seen various line-ups but remains anchored by a core of talented musicians, including Simon Gallup on bass and Roger O'Donnell on keyboards. Their songs—like the effervescent "Just Like Heaven," the infectious "Friday I'm in Love," and the haunting "Pictures of You"—weave a tapestry of emotion that resonates across generations. With tracks such as "Boys Don't Cry" and "A Forest," they’ve created a sonic universe where melancholy and joy coalesce. The Cure continues to enchant, leaving us with the bittersweet reminder that even in the darkest gardens, beauty blooms.

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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1979
Killing an Arab
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1979
A Forest
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1980
Primary
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1981
100 Years
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1982
Let's Go To Bed
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1982
The Hanging Garden
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1982
The Lovecats
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1983
The Walk
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1983
Close to Me
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1985
In Between Days
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1985
Just Like Heaven
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1987

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