The Cure: A Journey in Alternative Rock

The Cure is an alternative rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has gone through several band member changes throughout the years, but Robert Smith has been a part of the band since day one. Other past band members include Michael Dempsey, Matthieu Hartley, Andy Anderson, Phil Thornalley, Lol Tolhurst, Boris Williams, and Porl Thompson. Current band members include Rober Smith (lead vocalist), Simon Gallup (bass guitarist), Roger O’Donnell (keyboardist), Perry Bamonte (guitarist), Jason Cooper (drummer), and Reeves Gabrels (guitarist).

The Cure has released 15 studio albums since their formation: Three Imaginary Boys (1979), Seventeen Seconds (1980), Faith (1981), Pornography (1982), The Top (1984), The Head on the Door (1985), Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987), Disintegration (1989), Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000), The Cure (2004), 4:13 Dream (2008), and Songs of a Lost Worlds (2024).

The band has been on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart multiple times during their career. The band had 1 top 10 hit in 1989 with “Love Song” at number 2. Other songs include “Friday I’m In Love at number 18 (1992), “Just Like Heaven” at number 40 (1987), “High” at number 42 (1992), “Why Can’t I be You” at number 42 (1992), “Fascination Street” at number 46 (1989), “Lullaby” at number 74 (1989), “Pictures Of You” at number 71 (1990), “Hot Hot Hot!!! At number 65 (1988), “Mint Car” at number 58 (1996), “Never Enough” at number 72 (1990), “The 13th” at number 44 (1996), “Close To Me” at number 97 (1996), and “In Between Days” at 99 (1991).

The Cure has been nominated for many awards over the years. Some of the most notable wins include the Brit Awards’ British Video of the Year for “Lullaby” in 1990 and British Group in 1991 and the Grammy’s Best Alternative Music Album for Wish in 1993 and Bloodflowers in 2001.

Songs Of A Lost World (2024)

The Cure released their fifteenth studio album, Songs Of A Lost World, on November 1, 2024, under Polydor Records Release; 2024 Lost Music Limited, under exclusive license to Universal Music Operations Limited. The album has 8 songs and is 49 minutes long. The songs include “Alone,” “And Nothing Is Forever,” “A Fragile Thing,” “Warsong,” “Drone:Nodrone,” “I Can Never Say Goodbye,” “All I Ever Am,” and “Endsong.”

The band has not released any tour dates for their latest album release. However, Robert Smith has stated that there are plans for the band to do a world tour starting next year.

From their early days in Crawley to their latest release, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure has continuously evolved, captivating audiences with their unique sound and lyrical depth. Despite lineup changes and shifting musical landscapes, Robert Smith and The Cure have remained committed to creating music that resonates across generations. With a legacy that includes chart-topping hits and award-winning albums, The Cure’s influence on alternative rock is lasting. As fans eagerly anticipate their upcoming tour, it’s clear that The Cure’s journey is far from over.