i would probably rank Kiss me over Three Imaginary Boys but not over Boys Don't Cry. it's also better than Seventeen Seconds but would take "A Forest" over "Just Like Heaven" probably take "Faith" over it too.
― Bee OK, Sunday, 8 October 2017 02:03 (eleven months ago) Permalink
This was easily my favourite Cure album when I was a teenager. It was the one album of theirs that seemed to have it all -- every mood (good or bad) that I was feeling, every drop of elation or sadness, anger and joy, bouncy pop songs, heavy ballads, everything.
But I think I prefer the relative cohesion of Pornography or Disintegration these days.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Sunday, 8 October 2017 07:59 (eleven months ago) Permalink
yeah there are other Cure albums id say are better but im fine w enjoying this on a rainy day it really hits the spot
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Sunday, 8 October 2017 15:23 (eleven months ago) Permalink
My first exposure to The Cure was the singles collection, which I loved, so the eclecticism of Kiss Me fit right alongside that nicely. Unfortunately, this meant that I didn't really enjoy their more cohesive albums nearly as much. I find myself struggling to get through many of the albums that hardcore Cure fans consider to be their best.
― Moodles, Sunday, 8 October 2017 15:43 (eleven months ago) Permalink
This is the first Cure album that I couldn't just enjoy start to finish. There are a couple filler tracks imo, and "Catch" is just insipid.
― rip van wanko, Sunday, 8 October 2017 17:37 (eleven months ago) Permalink
loooove Catch.
reminds me of a girl i think i used to know
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Sunday, 8 October 2017 17:40 (eleven months ago) Permalink
"Catch" is one of Robert's most enduring songs. one of the highlights from this impeccable album.
― Bee OK, Sunday, 8 October 2017 23:41 (eleven months ago) Permalink
"Catch" is so great, perfect second song on this record. "The Perfect Girl" kinda sounds like "Sweet Home Alabama."
― flappy bird, Monday, 9 October 2017 00:56 (eleven months ago) Permalink
Love "Catch," don't love a lot of this album.
― morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 9 October 2017 00:59 (eleven months ago) Permalink
I love Catch too, but I still can't believe it was a single. I think I ended up with two different versions of the 12". Great song but odd choice for a single.
― brotherlovesdub, Monday, 9 October 2017 01:43 (eleven months ago) Permalink
I think it's an odd choice for a second single, especially when "Just Like Heaven" is an option. But I think it would've made sense as the 4th single after "Hot Hot Hot!!!".
― LeRooLeRoo, Monday, 9 October 2017 01:48 (eleven months ago) Permalink
This is the first Cure album that I couldn't just enjoy start to finish. There are a couple filler tracks imo, and "Catch" is just insipid.― rip van wanko, Sunday, October 8, 2017 5:37 PM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― rip van wanko, Sunday, October 8, 2017 5:37 PM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Yeah, I mostly agree... I can listen to everything from Three Imaginary Boys up until The Head on the Door without really wanting to skip anything, even the tracks I'm less keen on. Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me probably would have worked better condensed down to a single LP.
'Catch' is... alright, I suppose. One of the lesser/less essential '80s tracks, and a momentum killer on the record, too... I find myself often skipping it to get to the excellent 'Torture'
― more Allegro-like (Turrican), Monday, 9 October 2017 02:05 (eleven months ago) Permalink
That 'Torture' got zero votes and 'Catch' got five is just stupid.
― more Allegro-like (Turrican), Monday, 9 October 2017 02:07 (eleven months ago) Permalink
just listened to Catch and it really hit me. It's been a while.
― rip van wanko, Monday, 9 October 2017 02:11 (eleven months ago) Permalink
I love "Catch" and "Torture". KMKMKM is my favorite Cure album. I love that it's long, I wish they'd found a way to include "A Japanese Dream" and "Breathe" too.
― LeRooLeRoo, Monday, 9 October 2017 02:22 (eleven months ago) Permalink
Torture, Hey You and Fight are the only bum notes on this album. The length, the sprawl, the scope are key to the album. HOTD sounds like a set of tinny demos in comparison
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Monday, 9 October 2017 07:13 (eleven months ago) Permalink
The Head on the Door is one of the absolute best records The Cure ever made, so I couldn't possibly agree.
― more Allegro-like (Turrican), Monday, 9 October 2017 12:42 (eleven months ago) Permalink
To each their own. I’d rank it at the bottom of their pre-92 imperial phase
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Monday, 9 October 2017 12:52 (eleven months ago) Permalink
Did you mean Chain of Flowers and Breathe? I thought A Japanese Dream was pre-87
― brotherlovesdub, Monday, 9 October 2017 15:04 (eleven months ago) Permalink
HOTD is the best Cure album though.
Eh.
― Marcus Hiles Remains Steadfast About Planting Trees.jpg (DJP), Monday, 9 October 2017 15:12 (eleven months ago) Permalink
"A Japanese Dream" was the B-Side to "Why Can't I Be You". (x-post)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npIBmz_i8_A
― LeRooLeRoo, Monday, 9 October 2017 15:23 (eleven months ago) Permalink
Oh yeah, that is good. I was thinking of The Upstairs Room.
― brotherlovesdub, Monday, 9 October 2017 15:37 (eleven months ago) Permalink