(i'm joking. i actually have no idea.)
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Sunday, 15 August 2021 18:40 (two years ago) link
When in doubt, $$$
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 15 August 2021 18:49 (two years ago) link
He just found out Bob dubbed a 2nd bass on "Primary".
― Halfway there but for you, Sunday, 15 August 2021 18:50 (two years ago) link
Appearing with the Gorillaz was the lazt ztraw.
― brotherlovesdub, Sunday, 15 August 2021 20:09 (two years ago) link
That wasn't great, but it was probably the CHVRCHES song, because that sucks at an incredible level.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Sunday, 15 August 2021 20:14 (two years ago) link
I protest. (I quite like it! And his remix of it!)
― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 15 August 2021 22:12 (two years ago) link
chvrches song is awesome
― STOCK FIST-PUMPER BRAD (BradNelson), Sunday, 15 August 2021 22:54 (two years ago) link
I've been lucky enough to see them a number of times, including the once with Boris still on drums back in 1992 at the Rose Bowl, and ultimately their very odd dynamic between all the band members remains inscrutable.
Yah, when I saw The Cure it was the Porl, LOL, Phil Thornalley, and Vince Ely line-up playing the UCI gym in 1984. Quite content to leave it there.
― Elvis Telecom, Monday, 16 August 2021 01:48 (two years ago) link
the chvrches song was great & robert's remix of it was the best thing he's done in a long time
― ufo, Monday, 16 August 2021 03:40 (two years ago) link
It reminds me Linkin Park in a way I can't clearly explain, so you guys enjoy.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Monday, 16 August 2021 03:58 (two years ago) link
Linkin Park is also great, even though the CHVRCHES song doesn’t really sound like them
― a gentle push against my Wonder Bread face (DJP), Monday, 16 August 2021 13:02 (two years ago) link
(It’s basically a friendlier pop band imitating Curvw and I’m a-ok with that)
― a gentle push against my Wonder Bread face (DJP), Monday, 16 August 2021 13:03 (two years ago) link
maybe Simon will join Drab Majesty
― akm, Monday, 16 August 2021 14:37 (two years ago) link
If they're not the cure after Simon leaves, then they aren't the Cure after Lol left either
I have to disagree. Although a founding member, Lol hasn't contributed to the band from The Top onwards, even if he was still around until Disintegration.
― LeRooLeRoo, Monday, 16 August 2021 17:07 (two years ago) link
i'm sad about this news but i think like before they will work it out. that new album or two are basically finished so i do expect some new stuff soon.
― Bee OK, Monday, 16 August 2021 18:06 (two years ago) link
Bee OK confirming that he is, in fact, the ilxor with the best attitude of all time.
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Monday, 16 August 2021 19:54 (two years ago) link
that new album or two are basically finishedconsider the source
― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Monday, 16 August 2021 21:44 (two years ago) link
HI DERE
― Roffle Tolhurst (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 16 August 2021 21:49 (two years ago) link
that's a fine point. over the past several years, every time some tidbit or something shows up in the music press with bob prattling on about all this new material they've got ready to go, my first reaction —every single time— has been, "i don't believe you."
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Monday, 16 August 2021 22:10 (two years ago) link
The new double album by the Cure: Choppin' Broccoli
― Halfway there but for you, Monday, 16 August 2021 22:19 (two years ago) link
The Cure: Afghan Democracy
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 16 August 2021 22:22 (two years ago) link
OMG
― Roffle Tolhurst (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 16 August 2021 23:20 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loerauFImjI
― Roffle Tolhurst (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 16 August 2021 23:21 (two years ago) link
Or evenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCGPhzWWgco
We know there's a couple of new songs at least since they've been playing them on tours over the past few years, and they're on the big 40 year anniversary show release. But it is notable it always seems to be those two songs.
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 16 August 2021 23:50 (two years ago) link
i can believe him that they've recorded a bunch of new material but whether or not it will actually come out is a whole other thing after 4:14 scream etc.
― ufo, Monday, 16 August 2021 23:57 (two years ago) link
I haven't heard this CUREILLAZ
― cerebral halsey (rip van wanko), Tuesday, 17 August 2021 00:19 (two years ago) link
(i'm not going to hear this cureillaz)
― cerebral halsey (rip van wanko), Tuesday, 17 August 2021 00:20 (two years ago) link
Cureillaz de VilleCureillaz de VilleIf rip doesn't hear itThe rest of us will
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 17 August 2021 02:36 (two years ago) link
The Cureillaz track came out last year and he’s done it live with them a few times (two were lockdown ppv shows, dunno about last week’s)iirc (aimn) 4:14 Dream is a single album waiting for Robert to write melodies and lyrics and record them, the next Cure album is a double waiting for Robert to write melodies and lyrics and record them, and his solo album of guitar noise is even less recorded than that. and that’s the positive spin version!
― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Tuesday, 17 August 2021 04:27 (two years ago) link
Cranes, live and instrumental with Porl and Robert filling in for a sick Alison Shaw.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh0XQI6XPjs
― Maresn3st, Saturday, 21 August 2021 16:46 (two years ago) link
Rather than waiting for a new one, can't the fans go back and reevaluate The Top or something
― imago, Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:27 (two years ago) link
I ALREADY HAVE AND THE MIGHTY BANANA SONG IS KING
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:33 (two years ago) link
That's the spirit
― imago, Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:34 (two years ago) link
The Top rules, sorry if that offends
― bovarism, Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:41 (two years ago) link
holy shit Pearl in that Cranes performance!
― assert (matttkkkk), Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:46 (two years ago) link
Speaking of rehabilitating unloved Cure LPs, I saw some mag has done a long piece on Wild Mood Swings featuring commentary from Robert Smith. I tried to listen to WMS a few weeks ago, it is surely bad but worse it is boring. Quite liked Jupiter Crash when I saw them play it live once.
― lemmy incaution (emsworth), Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:50 (two years ago) link
― Hitsville Ukase (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 21 August 2021 20:55 (two years ago) link
i know it's kind of a cure obsessive cliche by this point, but the b-sides from wild mood swings really do make one wonder who tf was in charge of the track list.
(i'm joking; we all know it was rs just like we all know he's been a bumbling buffoon since wish)
i mean honestly:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHPl35Sty10
wasn't better than fucking "return"??????
(song in video is "it used to be me")
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Saturday, 21 August 2021 23:01 (two years ago) link
I don't much agree -- I played WILD MOOD SWINGS recently and loads of it stood up very well. I knew 'Treasure' was touching, but I'd forgotten how staggeringly raw and serious 'Bare' was. 'Jupiter Crash' also one of the best crafted songs that Smith has written.
(I agree with poster Imago FWIW: there is so much Cure material, I'm not sure we need more of it to enjoy them.)
― the pinefox, Sunday, 22 August 2021 06:33 (two years ago) link
B-sides being good is an indication that a band has written and/or recorded good songs and want you to hear and enjoy them, not that they are idiots, imo
― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Sunday, 22 August 2021 15:10 (two years ago) link
Harold and Joe is better than Never Enough
― Jaime Pressly and America (f. hazel), Sunday, 22 August 2021 15:13 (two years ago) link
B-sides being good is an indication that a band has written and/or recorded good songs and want you to hear and enjoy them, not that they are idiots, imo― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Sunday, August 22, 2021 8:10 AM
― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Sunday, August 22, 2021 8:10 AM
and yet, 'club america' exists.
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Sunday, 22 August 2021 15:52 (two years ago) link
Club America is silly fun 🤗
(and a curio to hear Robert writing such clear, direct lyrics about real experience)
― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Sunday, 22 August 2021 16:18 (two years ago) link
I don't mind that song.
'Harold & Joe' is one I should hear again. Must have had it on the cassette single bought a year after it came out!
― the pinefox, Sunday, 22 August 2021 16:20 (two years ago) link
'harold + joe' a longtime favorite on my "songs that have inexplicable whistle solos" playlist.
also, wish b-sides ftw. you'll be missed, simon!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XqswqTdvEI
("a foolish arrangement")
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Sunday, 22 August 2021 16:54 (two years ago) link
Oh, the B-sides of 'Letter to Elise' were high quality!
― the pinefox, Sunday, 22 August 2021 17:07 (two years ago) link
Not that I even own it, but doesn't the existence of the glossy JOIN THE DOTS: CURE B-SIDES make it moot that the band left these tracks off LPs?
(Not to mention the B-sides on STANDING ON A BEACH side 2, or whatever it was called, which I found frequently marvellous aged 17. One thing I loved was how every B-side sounded similar to its relevant A-side.)
― the pinefox, Sunday, 22 August 2021 17:09 (two years ago) link
fyi Club America is just the worst, fucking terrible nonsense
The 13th, OTOH, slaps
― a gentle push against my Wonder Bread face (DJP), Monday, 23 August 2021 02:47 (two years ago) link
i mean, i've made my peace with wild mood swings to the point that i kind of like "mint car" by now, but they did not put the best material from those sessions on the proper album. one of the singles from that era that i've always thought was underrated was "gone!" it really is a throwback to the japanese whispers material; esoteric, but infectious, pop. they even took it a step further with this "critter remix" from the 'strange attraction' single:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibYvdmpSwDg
'strange attraction' also an abysmal piece of shite, btw.
― things repeat forever and there never is a remedy (Austin), Monday, 23 August 2021 15:47 (two years ago) link