Reviews (page 11 of 15)
STANDOUTS: Pictures of You Lovesong OVERALL: 3/5
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. In general, I'm not a huge The Cure fan, but this was quite decent.
The album came out my freshman year of high school and it definitely soundtracked that period of my life. It remains one of my all time favorite albums. It is both haunting and beautiful. Robert Smith’s voice gives me chills on “Lullaby” and “Prayers for Rain”. “Pictures of You” is my favorite song from the band. Lyrically brilliant and musically engrossing.
Love the rock element very good
An absolute masterpiece. If you would have told me, "here's an album with minimal chord presence, simple melodies, average song length over 5 min, where a goth sings about spiderman, and you will love it" I wouldn't have believed you. Disintegration achieves this simplicity with absolutely ecstatic, grand, melancholic synthesizers, hooky strings, one-note-at-a-time guitar work, and twinkly sound effects. His words are like the newspaper print in the instrumental fire, each throw eliciting the pain of the pages of his life. It is so unlike anything I've ever heard before and since. Robert Smith apparently got really into psychedelics for making this one, and it really shows itself in a different way compared to the typical psychedelic music context. He opts to represent the feeling of bursting up from a cold serene river on a hot day, you're eyes are still closed, but you are breathing, maybe even gasping from the chill, water droplets resting on your eyelids, and you feel reborn in the day. Acid can make you laughy and silly sure, but one can also feel this intense, slow motion refreshment, where you are fully aware of the words that describe your life, but all you feel is what your body is right now. Disintegration taps into this feeling so strongly it gives me flashbacks sometimes. The first time I listened to this album, I was working at a soil factory. While forklifting pallets of dried coco bricks back and forth amongst a hive of beeps, groans, clacks, and a shitty amp playing System of a Down, this album shined through and struck me. It has this weird effect of really reminding me of where I am in my life in the exact moment I hear it. I refuse to describe this album in terms more concrete than what I've said. Unless you have a hate boner for goths or something, this album will set itself apart incredibly. Of course it might not be your cup of tea, but I would fight anyone who says this doesn't break the mold.
Pictures of you is worth giving this album 5 stars on its own, but the whole album is amazing. It’s dark and moody while also hopeful at the same time. I guess I’m goth now?
The Cure is great. Owned all of their albums and saw them live. This album was a continuation of their greatness.
good sound, really synth heavy nd wasn't a fan of the vocals
Gloomy feeling. For real this album is one of the gOATh.
Solid entry! Lullyby, pictures of you, and Love Song are all great. 4.5 stars... rounding up mostly because of all the junk that litters this list.
This album made me the happiest saddest possible. Everything fits together start to finish, romantic and hopeless.
PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK one of the absolute best albums ever. six out of five stars (and that might not even be enough). i love it so so so so much.
When I was in college my neighbors had black hair with a lot of hairspray and had stickers of the Cure all over their car. I was getting into hippie music and jam bands. This album sure doesn't seem like it's from 89, great sound songwriting and a trippy journey. Wonder what happened to the Curemobile??? 3.6
Hauntingly gorgeous. Disintegration gave us a mature version of The Cure. Fascination Street is still a musically interesting track all these years later. It takes a winding path that you feel more than you hear. The entire album stands the test of time.
Chilly, dreary, melancholy. Classic Cure, love it.
Very good album. It creates a slightly gloomy atmosphere but, to borrow someone else's words, also feels seductive. It hits the spot. Probably my favourite album from The Cure.
I hadn't properly sat down to listen to a Cure album before, and I'm glad I did. I loved the ambient feel of this.
Disintegration is a lush, atmospheric journey through the heart of the 80s; a sonic cathedral of sadness floating on an ocean of longing. The Cure always transports me right back in time. Not that especially want to go back all that often. Be brave, little broken teenage heart, it gets better!
I feel ethereal listening to this. An incredible experience every time
Uno de mis favoritos de The Cure, banda que pude ver dos veces y que siempre me emociona: me invita a bailar, a ponerme nostálgico y a reflexionar. Gran gran trabajo, con muchos matices sonoros y vocales, más etéreos y experimentales.
The Helen of Troy moment for 90s Goths. 4/5
One thing everyone can say about The cure is that they definitely have their own style. And although it evolved a lot, their sound is hard to mistake with any other work.
I found it very chill to listen to with some songs to add to my study playlist
A little bit flowery and whimsical for me. I could still appreciate the songwriting though.
Not my thing, I’m a bit disappointed because I love their greatest hits collections,.. but that’s not The Cure’s problem
This is a good The Cure album, but to me they all sound too similar. 2/5
Never was a huge Cure fan. That said, I've actually come to really like their earlier, rawer tunes but the more gothy synthy (signature) stuff I never got that into. Didn't dislike this album in it's entirety but overall, nah.
Not too familiar with the Cure but I enjoyed this a lot!
Did not listen
This is supposed to be a classic of the 80s. I never was a big fan.
I’ve never known such despairing joy as this album. It is the zenith of goth music. It might not be my favourite album of all time but it’s easily in the top 10.
A little emo but I can hear the influence especially in the slow-indie/synth bands of 2010s like white lies and many more I’m not able to remember. Hard to fault. prayers for rain came in haaaard.
Though not my taste, I can understand the appeal. I hope that I will be able to better 'connect' with next album......
Pretty good, not something I would usually listen to but overall good album
I really wanted to like this more than I did. I just never really connected with it.
Instrumentals are rock solid, but Pouty White Guy is just not my genre.
Thoughts before listening: I own this one...and its awesome. I am a bit of a recent convert to the Cure despite enjoying a number of their hits for years. It just always seemed like there was a lot to unpack with the band, and I never took the time to dig in. Perhaps I felt they were too dark and goth for me, despite their extremely catchy pop hits I was drawn to. I am glad I finally gave them a chance however since they truly put out some of the most interesting albums of the 80s, least of not which is this album that consistently ranks as their best from critics and fans. Review: This album is definitely a mood with dark, droney sounds throughout. I am not always a fan of this sound, but it just works here. I especially love that the dark is often broken up with perfect pop songs like \"Pictures of You\", \"Lovesong\", and \"Fascination Street\". This is a long album that awards patience as songs can take a while to get to the point, but when they do, there is a lot of memorable vocal melodies, guitar lines, and lyrics to be found. 5-stars
This is probably a pretty special album for a lot of people and definitely marks a moment in time. My second favourite cure album. Beautiful/gloomy sounds and lyrics. Love it!
What a great album! I'm late to The Cure (apart from having heard their hits) I had only listened to Seventeen Seconds as part of this challenge - I loved that album too and they've grown on me even more after this album, I had it on repeat all day! Moody, layered, eclectic, mercurial and scruffy hair - the best! Fave Track: Lovesong
Not a fan of this sound, I feel like if you enjoyed one of these songs you’d like them all because they all felt the same to me.
Lots of wining and synthesizers and a few decent songs.
really dug some songs but felt that the songs didn’t warrant their length. long intros on every song can be a little played out
Angsty, lush with iconic radio tracks. Everything I remember. And yet after listening, I streamed Viva Hate.
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Have to be in the right mood for this one. Lovesong and Fascination Street were the highlights for me. Closer to a 3.5 really....I might spin this one up of my own accord someday....when I'm not trying to get through 950 more albums...
Da best band of all time
Eher ruhiger Rock, ganz schön, aber auch etwas beliebig. Die Lieder bzw. der Sound der Lieder ähnenlich sich z.T. sehr.
When it's good, it's great, but when it's long, it's too long.
They call themselves The Cure and I am still wondering: for which infliction? I think a more fitting name would have been "The Placebo". Not saying it's bad, just that you probably have to project a lot of your own thoughts and experiences into it to rate this one highly. Considering on the overall rating and reviews praising this album, I didn't expect to be this unaffected by it.
This is a strange album to classify as a magnum opus. This is the most “The Cure” that The Cure ever gets. If you like what The Cure has to offer – aka moody, washed out guitars, gothy grooves, and depressed lyrics moaned gently into the mic – you’re in luck, because there’s even more of it here! Quite literally, the songs drone on; not in a negative way, because they need the space, but these are the most spacious tracks in the band’s discography. There’s still an ear for pop hooks, but Robert Smith does his absolute best to subvert it. Still, they’re all over this record, and some of those hooks on the non-single tracks are standouts of the band’s entire discography. Now, if you don’t like The Cure and you haven’t up to this point, welp, bad new bears, you’re going to hate this album. This is the most “The Cure” that The Cure ever gets, and there’s even more of it here! Quite literally. I get why people hate this album, because I get how and why someone could possibly hate The Cure. I, however, absolutely ADORE The Cure. I could’ve had at least 2 more albums on this list (The Head on the Door and Boys Don’t Cry, but I’d also take Kiss Me… and/or Wish). I’m not going to convince you today to love The Cure, and therefore I’m definitely not going to convince you to love Disintegration. Now, if you argue they’re a Greatest Hits™️ band, the singles do rise above the rest, so I get it. But I’d argue the real beauty of this album is found in the songs that aren’t singles, especially on the back half, where they really dig into a vision for the band that is excessive – in length, in tone, in mood. And I’d urge you to listen to “Untitled” and “Disintegration” and try to argue that they are not on par with the singles on this album, despite their length. Disintegration isn’t going to convince anyone to like The Cure, but if you’re already a fan, it will be one of the greatest, most interesting albums you’ve ever heard. And I fucking adore The Cure 🖤⛓️🥀🖤
favourite song: pictures of you very solid album, perhaps a little long for my taste but didnt particularly harm it.
Lo he escuchado por encima mientras "estudiaba". Soniditos chulos y raros, como que esotérico a muerte todo pero con mucho orden. Quizás demasiado. Pero fresco suena.
Tosi maalailevaa ja tunnelmallista rockia, mutta se käy vähän tylsäksi kun kaikki kuullostaa samalta. Kaikissa tosi pitkät alutkin. Arvasin senkin että Fascination Street on tällä levyllä siitä että aikaisemmatkin kappaleet kuulosti siltä. Parhaat: Fascination Street, Homesick
So sad and depressive but yet so melodical. Great album!
Fantastique
Memories 😁
Really great deeply introspective album, Robert Smith composes such somber and emotion driven melodies to capture the audience attention. This album serves as a great plunge into the cure's emo/goth sound with such a fitting title.
The Cure delivered with their signature dreamy synth works that is imo among the epitome not only of mainstream goth but also '80s synth pop. Speaking of '80s synth pop, the vocals sound like it came straight out of it. Annoying whininess and all. At this point, I can conclude that their strong suit is their instrumental stuff.
I like The Cure. I think their achievements at their best are remarkable. Really interesting, hooky tunes that stick with you forever. At their worst they are repetitive, droning on with the same dreary idea. This album highlights both. Great tunes like Pictures of You and Lovesong, good tracks like Plainsong and Facination Street, but droning and ultimately boring moments like Prayers for Rain and Same Deep Water. This left me with about a 3.5/5, and being torn as to whether this is a 3 or 4 on this rating scale. But given the overall quality of their work, and the impact of this album at the time, I ‘m going with a four🤯
While I like this album and the vibe it has, I really only do like it. Maybe it's missing something for me, but I feel like there could be a bit more that we just aren't getting on this album.
Endå eit bra album frå The Cure. Var på konserten for Disintegration tour i Drammenshallen, samme dag som albumet ble sluppet i norge.
Ganz klar Cure!
Bombastically serene opening, distant melodies like a rolling storm of electric strings.
Claustrophobic and gloomy, occasionally self indulgent, timeless and gorgeous.
You either love The Cure or you hate them. I don't think there's much middle ground. I'm in the former camp. This album was great and deserves a repeat listen. Still feels fresh even after all these years! Standout Tracks: Pictures of You, Lovesong, Lullaby, Disintegration
Didn’t like this. Even tried having it on as background music and couldn’t take it.
Already familiar with this one. Masterpiece. 4.5 on RYM
An amazing listen, fantastic instrumentation, wondrous vocals, way too long for what it is. Perhaps drags out the start of each song a little.
I just absolutely love this album! Fantastic through and through! I love when I get to listen to albums from here on vinyl instead of Spotify! Great listen!
I was bored. It's ok, but it just didn't interest me. I tried to listen again since I was so bored the first time. Poor guy crying so hard on the first track. Boo hoo baby, I'm moving on.
The Cure's magnum opus. A masterpiece of an album, and easily my favorite work from one of my long time favorite bands.
Excellent album
Long album, few classic and some fillers.
solid album. Some songs don't stick out like the others, but overall I enjoyed it.
Dat dit een goed album is staat buiten kijf, ongekend sfeervol. Ik luisterde deze terwijl ik buiten aan het wandelen was en toen kon ik er toch net niet genoeg van genieten om voor de 5 te gaan. Ik blijf daarom steken op 4 sterren.
Far more enjoyable than I anticipated. Felt very cohesive as an album
I've always like The Cure, they are so far removed from my normal musical tastes but there is just something about their music that I love. I don't think this is their best album, but it is still very good.
Yep. Love The Cure and this one is likely their best. The longer intros and interludes are especially hitting right with my new headphones. Love the drums and bass driving through. Half this album are my favorites songs. The rest serves to connect them together. That intro to Fascination Street was super important to me in high school as weird as that sounds. Even like the extended Mixed Up one, though I’m a bit of a Mixed Up apologist. It’s the CD I had in high school.
Great album. There is some bloat on the track lengths, but the lush arrangements have a deep transportative effect. There's something transfixing in the gloomy, dark, dreamy atmosphere (and I didn't mind hanging out there even for some of the longer songs). The whole is better than the sum of the individual tracks (but those are mostly good too). I've been familiar with The Cure--mostly individual tracks (and the poppier ones at that)--but I really enjoyed this album. I'm excited to hear some more. Standout tracks were "Plainsong" (stellar opener to set the tone), "Pictures of You," "Lovesong," "The Same Deep Water As You," and "Untitled." ****
Album was brilliant!
I agree that this is an album that everyone should hear. 5/5
Incredibly cinematic - what a trip!
Perfection.
Certainly not a cure for boredom. This soft rock is so uninteresting. Every song sounds like the last, and for an hour and 12 minutes. This is not something I'll ever come back to. 2/5.
I was worried this may not be their main album, because I don't think the The Cure is a band I can tolerate much more than I already have. That sounds much harsher than I mean it. I really like the nostalgic feel of the hits I've heard, but that is enough for me. Not everything can be emo all the time. However, reading the wiki notes says this was a return to that sound after a bit, so maybe I do need to find some other of their albums now. What to do. I liked Pictures and Lovesong before this and found a couple others afterwards so overall it was a successful listen. I always try to come out with at least a couple tracks for a mega playlist and I think I've got at least 4 here, and my rating has been a star per playlist track. Favorite track "Lovesong" 4/5
Undeniably the best Cure album
So good
I've always liked the music of The Cure. Staring at the Sea inspired me. Robert Smith's voice is unmistakable and great. A Forest is one of my favorite songs ever. And yet I missed this album, although not all of it. Good to have heard it now. 5/5
Really enjoyed this album for about ~40 minutes. It's moody, it's goth, it draws you in, it's entirely too long and self-indulgent. Woulda been 5 stars if it were about 2/3 of the length. 4/5
I spent a whole hour waiting for something interesting to happen. The Cure surely had appeal as a cultural phenomenon, something relatable for teenagers as we went through some existential shit. As a band, on this recording, they show a remarkable commitment to a single approach to songwriting: Robert Green is sad and all we do is play little phrases four times between his earnest yearning. At the same tempo. In the same key. With the same timbre. I can't believe there are 12 songs on this album. If it was a police line up, I'd throw my hands in the air and say "Fuck it, let them all go free". There is no way to tell which is which. I never got into The Cure and I wasn't sure why until now. Now it's clear that I just didn't notice them.
The tone is set from the get go with this intro.. This is a record that will take its time. It will be sparse and lush at the same time. The music drips from the ceiling. The voice comes in. The keyboards fall while the guitar ascends. Pictures of you. The grace. Curtains of sounds, upwards and downwards, through which the voice appears. Wanting to feel, touch and be touched. Looking for a connection. It gets funky in all the right places (lullaby). It’s has humor and night terrors. It opens up the curtains on paradoxes and opposite directions. Up and down. Dry and wet. Low and High. Hard and soft. The bass sometimes is retreating, at other times driving the whole, like it it drives this stroll on fascination street. Agressive, steady, round. Guitars swirling around this line. The whole thing has warmth to it, but has the cold edges of punk rock in some of the vocals. Music is full of paradoxes and they are well exposed here. The end is always near. Bouncy sounds. A voice in a room full of walls, looking for space and finding it. It is a record where containment talks to freedom. There is space and there are constraints. Water is a theme. Lots of cascading sounds praying for rain. What is the process of disintegration? What does it mean for things to lose integrity? Particles separate, humans move away from each other. Disintegration is what happens when something is moving away from itself. When it stops holding together. The forces that held it let go, and particles drift. It sure feels like a lot is falling away here: sounds, relationships, people. I seem to constantly hear the sound of water flowing, falling. The ghost of a stream. THis music is wet. Prayers for rain. Even when songs have a bounce to them, like disintegration - voices are a bit behind in the mix, like trying to stay afloat. An echo responds. This record invites impressions. The songs hold multitudes - Yearning for connection, falling and yet full of life. It’s a record full of alienation, but there is a surprising light to it that comes through as well. And perhaps that is the first paradox here. Homesick- its hypnotic bass, cascading piano, all surrounded and enveloped by the ascending guitar. Until the voice comes in. A dramatic, inspired landscape as the backdrop for a voice that is set loose from the song that this guitar is tracing in the sky. This is a dance between the elements. When the piano comes back, the exile is complete. The record ends with Untitled. As if when all is said and done, when the disintegration is complete, we lose the ability to name things. Time is undone. But for all that has passed and gone, something emerges whole. It is a simple song. Maybe the closest to the idea of a Ritournelle - a spiral motif, that closes the record with a lift. When all is said, this might be the most beautiful thing Robert Smith has done.
Such a good one - melancholic masterpiece
Gloomy, gothy & droney, yet poppy enough for Adele to cover one of the songs. I've been captivated by this album since it was first released, and this was always going to be 5⭐ from me.
A monotonous, boring onslaught of melodramatic rock garbage. Song after song of the same arpeggiated, chorus-laden electric guitar and echoing drum beats, with tuneless, whiny singing. It’s not technically bad, but it sure is exhausting. I had to check my phone a couple times to make sure I wasn’t on song repeat; just absolutely no variation, improvements, or change at all. Once a song starts, it takes about 15 seconds for you to know how the rest of the song is going to sound. Uninspired and unremarkable, like the rest of The Cure I’ve heard. There can be no stand out tracks if all track sound identical.
Really enjoyed Plainsong, Pictures of You, and Closedown. If the rest of the album was good as those, this review would be 5 stars. The album is too long and really drags by the end. Having said that, it has made me want to listen to more of The Cure
Facking love The Cure, the saddest lads of them all. Pictures Of You is also my favourite song of theirs, so confirms the 5 stars. The Simpsons: No
They definitely are sad lads. Can imagine being well into this if depressed. Not really my kinda thing but it did have some interesting vibes, might see if I can get into them more in the future.
The Cures sound is like the British weather, it's all gray and gloomy, however occasionally there is a ray of sunshine. Unfortunately the sunshine is not on this album. Although gloomy doesn't necessarily mean bad
This album started off strong but didn’t do much beyond its initial impression. It took me on a journey, sure, but it was in 3rd gear the whole way. I wanted to like it but it was just too dull. It’s well done which is what saved it from a 2
Atmospheric and melancholy. Made me think about my ex. I really liked some of the opening riffs
That melancholy Cure sound. A classic.
One of my favorite albums of all time! So pleased that I got to listen to it yesterday!
besta plata þeirra sem ég hef hlustað á.
Disintegration is one of the most perfect albums ever recorded, a dense musical soundscape that perfectly captures the Gothic origin of Romantic literature by recreating the Sublime landscapes that inspired the movement, and transposing them into a decaying Urban sprawl. This has always sounded like London at 3am, the witching hour, despite having been recorded in a village in Oxfordshire. On top of the sheer beauty of it’s sound, Disintegration never manages to lose it’s emotional core, and confirms my belief that, although teenagers for sure love this, existential dread and despair become all the more potent the closer you get to your 30’s. I’ve never taken hallucinogens, but if I did, I’d take them to this album. Which may be missing a point, possibly but fuck it, Disintegration’s too good
Actually liked it, really long songs? Album has three editions?? And quite nice instrumentals
Sick ass album
Shows you your ailment and gives you The Cure. 'Lullaby' is a perfect song.
Absolute classic from the late 80's. Swirling guitars that take you through dreams, moods & nightmares. One of my great discoveries from college.
From Art to alternative Rock it feels inconsistent at best.
Credit where it's due, this is, so far, the seminal Cure album, where they demonstrate their value. Interesting that I got hit with them back to back to back, but this really worked for me in the back half.
Over the last ten or so days, I’ve got the Smiths, Depeche Mode, and the Cure, and I didn’t think I liked any of these bands and I gave them all 4. What is the meaning of this. What is happening to me
This album has me in my feels on a Friday morning. This is a desert island album for me. I had a friend growing who loved this type of goth/new wave. I miss her and wish she was still here.
Excellent. Forgot how good this was.
3.5 stars
Opzich prima, maar niks bijzonders
Brooding and melancholy. Dark and a bit Gothic. Oddly didn't feel nearly as long as it's run time. Fans of The Cure will love it, most others will recognize the one or two singles that everybody knows.
Se nota cuando un álbum es diferente a los demás. Solo con la primera canción
Я слышал что the cure это как радиохед. Ну, в целом я согласен. Музыка простая, вокал лирический и печальный. Унывать под такое очень просто, я сегодня, правда, не в настроении унывать Под конец альбома ладно, я проникся. Смогли. Весь день унылый был, ну дезинтеграция понял
Nr. 159/1001 Plainsong 4/5 Pictures of You 4/5 Closedown 4/5 Lovesong 4/5 Last Dance 4/5 Lullaby 3/5 Fascination Street 3/5 Prayers For Rain 3/5 The Same Deep Water As You 3/5 Disintegration 3/5 Homesick 3/5 Untitled 4/5 Average: 3,5 Really liked this.
my favourite the cure album, it's perfect.
I don't think anyone could argue this isn’t absolute peak Cure. Sound is instantly recognizable and hits very well.
Decent
pffffff increíbleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Facile.
Too upbeat for me. If I'm not contemplating suicide, it's not a proper The Cure record.
An interesting, full psychedelic sound and a pretty decent pace. But the whole thing was just super long-winded, none of those tracks needed to go on as long as they did.
Not terrible, but I still can't get into The Cure. Just too melancholy for me.
Not a great Cure fan, but I really enjoyed this album.
Fairly long album with ups and downs. Definitely feels like a goth rock album, yet there’s songs like Lovesong that feel different. Overall a really solid listen, the type of album I use this for. Mega popular with certain groups, yet never came across to listen too.
The best album
Great album
One million stars. If I had to pick just one album from the 80s to listen for the rest of my life, I would pick Disintegration.
Very different from their best known hits, still a pleasant listen
I really enjoy this album! There are some famous songs on this that I’ve heard before, and I already liked. There were also many others that really filled out the feeling of the album and this album sounded great. Five out of five.
I wanted to like this but it puts me to sleep, its sounds the same over and over
Solid 5 star stuff.
I didn't think I was going to be up for Lovesong so soon after Pictures of You, but testament to the flow of this album it does actually flow nicely. I've been bought up listening to The Cure, I think people distance themselves from it as being Goth music, but for me its that's just the aesthetic the band has to help set the scene for the emotional pallet the music is offering. If you're open to it, it's a nice place to visit and get all melancholic and this album as a package is their best offering for that.
Splits the difference between Seventeen Seconds and Pornography. A few snappy, catchy tunes, with Lullaby standing out as the best song on the album. But also a few overly-echoey, garbled moan-fests that I wanted to skip.
Exelent!!!
good sad music
I've always seen this album on best albums of all time lists, but never got around to listening to it. After listening I see why so many people include it in those lists. For me, the instrumentals are incredible throughout with the only drawback being that the vocals are hit or miss depending on the song.
So many good jams. melodies be poppin off,
The setting: A decrepit gothic cathedral. Dark, lit only by candles as a rolling fog obscures the moonlight. The crowd of emo babies stir as they hear the chimes foretelling the symbol crash of “Plainsong” that invites a dim stream of light to shine on the altar where Robert Smith stands. Kiefer Sutherland and his gang of vampires mill through the crowd, searching for their next meal as the band plays “Lullaby.” The storm clouds break open and unleash a torrent of rain (the candles stay lit, don’t worry about it) and “The Same Deep Water as You” begins. The opening chords of “Untitled” beckon the sun to slowly rise. With each ray of light, the band fades until all that remains is a lone harmonium on the altar. It is a VIBE!! 10/10 no notes. Wait, one note. The songs are entirely too long.
This is the first I've ever really listened to The Cure. I know their reputation as the O.G. emo kids, which made me think I wasn't going to like it, but it's actually pretty good. I can tell the influence they had. Would have been huge for a teen in the day. Gets a little same-y after a while. 3.7
I was not in the mood for this but they got me in the mood. Beautiful Lullaby and Homesick, and a different, heavier kind of beautiful Prayers for Rain Really enjoyed the long instrumental intros. As often happens, I would probably like this even more if it was fully instrumental (I could almost cry to Homesick before vocals stepped in), but I'm not saying the vocals were bad, just not for me I guess Easily their best album on this list
Ive probably listened to it 5-6 times, both actively and in the background the songs go in and out just as fast as they come so I cant give it more than a 3 but I think its really decent, some songs are 5s imo
Yesss!
Rober Smith: *is tired of mainstream success and wants to release a less accesible album* *releases Disintegration with Plainsong, Pictures of You, Lovesong, Lullaby, and Fascination Street* The public: :D Robert Smith (for all eternity): >:'(
“Fascination Street” is one of the greatest 80’s-songs of all time. Keeping that in mind it’s wild that it doesn’t really stand that much out quality-wise from the rest of Disintegration. Robert Smith was apparently but unsurprisingly moody as hell and refused to speak at times during the recording of this to create an uncomfortable atmosphere. A lot of the other guys just had a great time and tried to remain somber whenever Smith was in the room. Pure fun.
Sombre, mystérieux, poétique... Disintegration vous enveloppe instantanément de nappes musicales éthérées et envoûtantes pour vous immerger dans une sorte de songe mélancolique dont on émerge sans vraiment en avoir envie après plus d'une heure. Un très grand album !
I liked this way more than I was expecting. I never listened to the Cure because I assumed it was just crybaby cut-yourself-music, but it is so much more than that. I love the production of this album and the 80s feel. I stand corrected!
muy turbio bro
A true masterpiece from the 80s. Sounds nothing like anything else that was going on then.
Really enjoyed
Wasn't very familiar with The Cure (although the voice is usually identifiable), but really enjoyed this album and their music, right up my alley (aside from the quintessential 80s tracks LOL). Interested in more.
Introduction: Disintegration, released by The Cure in 1989, stands as a pinnacle in the band's discography, representing the apex of their exploration of gothic rock and alternative music. Across its 12 tracks, Disintegration delves into themes of love, loss, existentialism, and emotional turmoil, all wrapped in a sonic landscape that is hauntingly beautiful and deeply immersive. Lyrics: The lyrical content of Disintegration is deeply introspective and emotive, capturing the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of existence. Robert Smith's lyrics are often cryptic yet profoundly relatable, inviting listeners to delve into their own subconscious. Tracks like "Lovesong" and "Pictures of You" showcase Smith's ability to convey deep emotions with poetic elegance, while songs like "Fascination Street" and "Lullaby" explore darker, more surreal themes, evoking a sense of dreamlike unease. Music: Musically, Disintegration is a tour de force, blending elements of post-punk, shoegaze, and gothic rock to create a sound that is uniquely atmospheric and evocative. The album is characterized by lush layers of guitars, swirling synths, and intricate rhythms, all anchored by Smith's distinctive vocals. Tracks like "Plainsong" and "Closedown" exemplify the album's ethereal soundscapes, while songs like "Disintegration" and "Prayers for Rain" build to cathartic crescendos of noise and distortion. Production: The production on Disintegration is impeccable, with each song meticulously crafted to evoke a specific mood or atmosphere. The album's lush, enveloping sound owes much to the meticulous production work of Robert Smith and engineer Dave Allen, who spent countless hours in the studio perfecting every detail. From the shimmering guitars to the haunting keyboards, every element of Disintegration's sonic palette is given room to breathe, resulting in a richly textured listening experience. Themes: Thematically, Disintegration explores the existential angst and emotional turbulence that often accompany love and loss. Throughout the album, Smith grapples with feelings of alienation, longing, and despair, painting a vivid portrait of the human condition in all its complexity. The recurring motifs of decay, dissolution, and disintegration serve as powerful metaphors for the gradual unraveling of relationships and the inevitable passage of time. Influence: Disintegration has had a profound influence on countless bands and artists across genres, shaping the landscape of alternative music for decades to come. Its blend of introspective lyrics, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotional intensity has inspired generations of musicians, from post-punk revivalists like Interpol and Editors to shoegaze pioneers like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. The album's enduring popularity and critical acclaim are a testament to its lasting impact on the music world. Pros: Emotional depth: Disintegration delves into profound themes of love, loss, and existentialism, offering listeners a deeply cathartic and introspective experience. Atmospheric soundscapes: The album's lush production and intricate instrumentation create a hauntingly beautiful sonic landscape that envelops the listener in its dreamlike atmosphere. Poetic lyrics: Robert Smith's lyrical prowess is on full display throughout Disintegration, with each song offering a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion. Musical innovation: Disintegration pushed the boundaries of alternative music, blending elements of post-punk, shoegaze, and gothic rock to create a sound that was both groundbreaking and timeless. Lasting influence: Disintegration has left an indelible mark on the music world, inspiring countless artists and bands across genres and generations. Cons: Bleakness: Some listeners may find the album's themes of despair and disillusionment to be overwhelming or depressing, especially on repeated listens. Length: At over 70 minutes, Disintegration can feel somewhat long-winded at times, with some tracks meandering or overstaying their welcome. Repetition: While the album's atmospheric soundscapes are undeniably mesmerizing, some tracks can blur together upon repeated listens, lacking the distinctiveness of standout singles. Intensity: The emotional intensity of Disintegration may be too much for some listeners to handle, especially those who prefer lighter or more upbeat music. Accessibility: While Disintegration is widely regarded as a classic, its dense production and esoteric lyrics may be off-putting to some listeners, particularly those who are new to The Cure or alternative music in general. In conclusion, Disintegration stands as a masterpiece of alternative music, showcasing The Cure at the height of their creative powers. With its evocative lyrics, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotional depth, the album continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release, solidifying its status as a timeless classic. While it may not be for everyone, Disintegration remains essential listening for anyone interested in exploring the darker corners of the human psyche through the lens of music.
Fempoängarna lyser med sin frånvaro men äntligen kom det en. Knappt ett svagt spår.
Brilliant stuff
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Big, echoey pop. Kinda interesting, but felt like it dragged on
Disintegration by The Cure is a seminal album that epitomizes gloomy, introspective rock music. Released in 1989, it serves as a defining statement for the band. Amidst its melancholic landscape, the album showcases moments of sheer beauty. Robert Smith, the frontman, faced personal struggles during its creation, including a resurgence in his use of hallucinogenic drugs. This tumultuous period heavily influenced the album's production, resulting in a collection of songs that delve deep into themes of despair and existential angst. Smith's apprehension about turning thirty added an extra layer of poignancy to the album's composition process. Feeling the weight of time, he began writing music in isolation from the rest of the band, giving rise to the somber, introspective tone that pervades Disintegration. Despite not breaking new ground for The Cure, the album effectively refines their signature sound, showcasing their ability to craft haunting melodies and introspective lyrics. Tracks like Pictures of You and Lovesong exemplify the band's knack for blending darkness with beauty. In essence, Disintegration stands as a timeless classic, offering solace in its bleak yet cathartic exploration of the human condition. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 8 STAND OUT TRACK - Closedown
Moodiest thing i've ever heard and proper long songs. Sounded incredible though on my headphones, really nice production. Could've done with more up beat bops but i guess that's the whole point of The Cure back in those days.
I didn't like this-
Disintegration is the archetypal Cure sound for me - listening to this makes their poppier hits like Friday I'm in Love and Lovecats sound like an exception. It's such a cohesive record, very much giving the feel of a singular vision and a real album, as opposed to a collection of songs. Disintegration has such a strongly overbearing and atmospheric vibe, it's a real experience to listen to, and some fantastic stand-out tracks like Lovesong and Lullaby I'm probably a 4.5 on this but I'll just lean to a to a 4 because I don't think I'd listen to this repeatedly given a few tracks outstay their welcome. Nearly a 5 for me though
Einfach gut. #4 am besten. Warum habe ich vorher nicht so etwas gehört? Vorreiter für viele spätere Sounds.
I like this band. This album is perfect, as most of others! The "Lovesong" and "Lullaby" are in the dozen of the best post-punk hits forever!
крутой альбомчик
piękne smutki
I was never drawn in by the supposed lure of the Cure. Eternally moody, nearly monotonous songbook, I never got it. I gave them several good and honest attempts to see what everyone was talking about...but...alas...nothing. No spark here. I'm glad they have a good and loyal audience. Cheers to the Cure!
10 Points per song = 96.5/120 | 80% Grade on the grade scale | B tier album A good album with the best song being Disintegration and the worst song being Lullaby. Lullaby itself not even being a bad song, just difficult to listen to as someone with audio processing issues. Disintegration earned its place as the title track in my opinion and is the only song I saved to my liked songs playlist As an overall album, it has a very depressing tone which makes sense for where the Lead of the band had been at that moment. That being said... its good, but definitely not for everybody
Not a huge fan of the Cure, but this album was an easy listen.
Very atmospheric album. The soundscape is beautiful. It gives out a great vibe. I like this album although there are few slow songs. Definitely worth the listen.
Very interesting and different album. I know some of the songs, but most are new to me. I liked it
Still don't get why this album is considered by many to be the Cure's best. Pornography and Seventeen Seconds are far, far better.
I was surprised I didn’t know more of those songs. I didn’t realize just how synthesizer, moody they really were. I enjoyed listening to the album, but was underwhelmed. I had a different recollection of what I thought the Cure were at the time. When the Cure sang of angst and love, the songs popped. It was an okay album.
Unexpected surprise
achei chororo demais
Love The Cure!
4.5
I don’t love the cure but I do like them.
favourite tracks: lovesong, lullaby found the beginning a little slow to start (very atmospheric). felt a little directionless at times, though i guess that's the style. enjoyed the middle of the album most.
Not for me this. Too slow, weird and gothic for my liking. Couple of songs weren’t half bad. 1.5
Seem to be giving a lot of 5s out recently but that's the nature of the beast I can't not give this masterpiece full marks, most certainly goes down as one of my favourite ever records Atmospheric eerie vocals, gothic instrumentals, probably top of my hitlist to see live
An absolute piece of art. One of the greatest bands to every do it and this is their finest work. Probably the band I’d most like to see live out of everyone - being in the presence of Robert smith would be some experience. 5/5
Fuck off Gow
it sounded like it was some sort of lullaby. really weird
I liked it, the cure is good.
Really liked this. This is in my Cure sweet spot I think, before it gets too pop
Cool but mopey. Cheers up the cure
Brilliant album of the cures unique layered songs
Pictures of you ...
great album! didn't hit me as hard as unknown pleasures and a bit too long but i totally get why this is such a big deal.
classic album from The Cure
gothic, cinematic - feels weirdly nostalgic?? Feels like a good album to brood around in the rain to big sync gems in Plainsong
The album starts with windchimes! I'm enjoying it, but the album starts to run together when listening idly.
I was initially skeptical, but this album is so good. SO GOOD. Can't believe I'm discovering the cure in 2024. I've listened to this album 5 times through already.
I enjoy a lot of Cure songs, but they all sound similar to me. I can't BELIEVE how long these song intros are. I think you have to be in the right mind space to listen to a full album and I've never been in that mind space.
It felt very repetitive throughout - not much distinguishing each song. Maybe a closer listen would get me more into it, but overall not quite my thing.
I didn't expect to like this because somehow I had a negative image of The Cure (but I don't know where that came from). I was wrong - this was a great album for me. I especially liked Pictures of You.
Near perfect album from top to bottom. I could listen to it on a loop.
This was an album that was sort of teetering between 2 and 3 stars for me on my first listen. It just sounded like a 70 minute soundscape to me without very much noticeable variation. On my second listen it started to open up a bit more and I was able to hear some discernible songs. From perusing the wiki I think I need to listen to some OLDER cure so that I can understand a little better where this album is coming from (and perhaps where it's going?)
Very good, around a 7,5/10, definetly going to listen to sometime again.
Great
cure kuulostaa sentään omanlaiselta, semmonen shuegazempimainen post punk paska. hyvästä syystä kuulunut bändistä ennenkin, ei rahahimokkaita... näkyy että työtä tehty työn innosta.. valitettavasti genre on objektiivisesti huono. itkevää vokalisti, itkumies. en jaksaisi pillittävää poikaa kuunnella yli tunnin putkeen prayers for rain
Pet Sounds for the 1980s and goths, insofar as it's an album that feels untouchable with how beautiful it sounds. There are decades of metal musicians who wish their bass sounded as powerful as the bass in "Fascination Street" does.
Outstanding in basically every way. Benchmark for the genre and produced almost perfectly.
Zzzz
I love the Cure, but I think I would like to take their melancholy in smaller doses than this.
Album cover used to scare me as a child. Good album though
one of my favorite albums of all time. easy 10/10 for me
Pretty solid - a lot more instrumental than I expected.
Good
Soundtracking misery and heartbreak for 35 years, the ultimate emo album that spawned a thousand more. It’s a beautifully executed dark and gloomy color palette, with short bursts of happy love and angry love. It reminds me of a seaside Victorian pub in the midst of a storm that splashes the tide against a rocky cliff. Incredibly English, incredibly wrenching, Incredible.
Ultimately not as bad as I remembered it was. But still not really my kind of music.
This album is main character walking the streets in deep emotional thought. I don’t know why I just always felt like anyone the loves the cure is just like so much cooler than I could ever be. Love the synth. The lyrics to Lovesong are some of the simplest, most romantic words and Smith makes it sound so unrequited.
The more I listen to The Cure, the more I likey.
Plainsong: 9/10 ethereal sound Pictures of You: 10/10 just a rly good song Closedown: 10/10 ambient experience Lovesong: 11/10 banger Last Dance: 10/10 nice Lullaby: 8/10 Fascination Street: 10/10 wow Prayers for Rain: 10/10 banger The Same Deep Water As You: 9/10 Disintegration: 10/10 !!!! Homesick: 9/10 needs the right vibe and then will be 11 Untitled: 10/10 ends just as good as it started if not better Top 3 (not in order) (extremely difficult) Lovesong Disintergration Fascination Street album score: 10/10 5 star perfect album
1- Plainsong Great start to the song and album, grand, eccentric, magical, EXSISTENTIAL. 2- Pictures of You I already loved this song, (one of my favourite The Cure songs) this is perfection, can listen in any mood 3- Closedown love the drums in song, electric piano and guitar it all creates a big mystical sound. 4- Lovesong A classic 5- Last Dance A good song but definitely slips for me compared to the prev. songs 6-Lullaby One of my favourite the cure songs before listening to this album through and through, will always love this song my go-to for afternoon/hungover showers 7- Fascination Street banger 8- Prayers For Rain Sitting on the floor in shower vibes 9- The Same Deep Water As You Long banger 10- Disintegration How it be.. disintegration 11- Homesick banger 12- Untitled banger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 3: 1-Pictures of you 2-Lullaby 3-Lovesong I have only listened to this and 'Three Imaginary Boys' fully and I can say without doubt that I utterly ADORE both of these albums and that I don't dislike any of these songs- *except for one song on Three Imaginary Boys thank you parents for showing me The Cure at a young age.
1. "Plainsong" BANGER 2. "Pictures of You" BANGER 3. "Closedown" BANGER 4. "Lovesong" BANGER 5. "Last Dance" BANGER 6. "Lullaby" BANGER 7. "Fascination Street" BANGER 8. "Prayers for Rain" BANGER 9. "The Same Deep Water as You" BANGER 10. "Disintegration" BANGER 11. "Homesick" yeah this songs pretty good 12. "Untitled" BANGER BANGER ALBUM 5/5
Klasik bir albüm, klasik şarkılar. Post Punk ve Gotik tarzdaki soundları ile popüler kültürde de yer edinmiş hoş parçalara sahip
Drones on a bit
I didn't enjoy this as much as a lot of the goth music that I've gotten on this list. It wasn't unpleasant in anyway, but it was more subdued than a lot of the goth music I've enjoyed. I want to dance while I'm sad, goddamn it! 3/5
Though I recognize their relevance in the alt landscape, I never have been a big fan of their music. Their lead singer always seem too whiny.
The Top was the last album I had from The Cure. I loved their darker sound, but then the success changed that a lot, and I lost interest in them. I missed Disintegration as an album. I knew some titles like Lullaby or Homesick, but I never listened to this album before.
Holy shit this takes me back.
3. Got to be a little too much at the end.
The Cure have a varied career than one might think. Early on they sounded more post-punk (Jumping Someone Else's Train). Sometimes, they were downright New Wave (Friday I'm in Love, Just Like Heaven). They are, however, mostly thought of as a goth band. I would argue that they looked goth more than they sounded goth. At least until Disintegration. Dark and moody, Disintegration is the most goth Cure album and the best. The mood is set right from the opening with Plainsong, and then the sad Pictures of You. Though not a concept album, if play like one as mood rises and falls. After more than a decade making music, to still put out a quality listening experience is tough. It's something few artists can accomplish. To put out your best work, is just this side of amazing. Disintegration is amazing.
A decent album, but probably requires more than two listens to really love it
I like 2 or 3 of these. Good album but I like their later albums better
Better than I thought it would be
Good dark post punk new wave vibes.
Every song sounded pretty similar, but I think that's the point. This is definitely a relaxing album, while also having a pretty emo feel to it
Found it chill and enjoyable, 7 /10
Really like the cure as a singles band though I find this as a complete work gets very ponderous.
I've never listened to The Cure and I feel like a nerd but I really like this. Plainsong really sets a mood to feel people to listen more or turn this off. I like a lot of the noise work going on behind the scenes on it. They are a bit too synthy but it was the time, can't overly fault them. The honest part of me knows parts of this are too long and drawn-out but today I'm here for it. I really appreciate an album that feels like the people who made it really felt the emotions they are trying to portray. I could see myself relistening to this when I'm in the mood but likely just as a whole album vs song by song. Lovesong almost doesn't fit in but also kind of grounds the album. Really do enjoy the feeling of it.
This is well done and there are some songs I don't mind like Pictures of You and Prayers for Rain. It's just not something I can see my self giving a lot of repeat listens. It's some of the best version of the 80s sound that I don't care for. There would be a time and place for this. Maybe night driving.
-Songs feel kind of angsty -Enjoy the soothing feel -Soft but powerful -Don't like the two-minute instrumental intros -Love the synth and overall beat in Lovesong
First two songs are life altering.
I saved a few to my Playlist
one of my faves, 10/10 album
Moody, melodic.
Total fav
Oh man, I love this. Just beautiful. There’s a dark, shimmery quality which, when done well, almost always hooks me - it’s something present, though not perfect, in lots of music, and this album just about nails it. Even though it’s long, I wanted to play it again as soon as it ended. More like this, please. (4.5 rounded up)
Dark and atmospheric but beautiful, a masterpiece
Superb. I know the band and the songs just haven't listened to the album all the way through.
Fell in love
slow music with a sad sound. happy lyrics sung in a sad way. not for everyone and personally not a fan but i did not mind it.
Moody, atmospheric and slightly gothic. It had me reaching for the black eyeliner
If I was 17, this would have resulted in a distinct goth phase.
Shout out to goth girls 🖤 this one’s for u
Shmägä, om det var bara alla bangers sku de va 5 men lite långt, stark 4
Not the best one by The Cure, but a solid, nice collection of songs by this classic band. Like it!
I liked
Very moody, atmospheric goth rock/new wave with some dream pop. It's one of those albums that has a distinctive late 80s sound but despite of it it doesn't sound dated at all. It's a great album, though I find it a bit too long (anything that are over 55-minutes/1 hour are too long).
Would be a 5 if it was half the length, too many repetitive long parts
Nicht mein Geschmack.
Lovely lovely, nice tunes from the og goths.
I was having too much fun to give a proper.listen to this dreary nonsense when it was released, took me a while to get over my initial hankering for the whimsical joy of earlier Cure but I did come to appreciate it some years later. Bonus point for nostalgic associations.
Some good tracks and solid guitar work. I see why it could be someone's greatest of all time album, but it's not mine.
pretty solid but a lot of it sounded the same. it was good though so not bothersome. didn’t love the vocals but did love a lot of the instrumentals
I think if I’d have discovered The Cure in my teenage years I’d be a big fan, as it is, I lack the angst to get really into this at 44 years of age. That said, I agree with most of what you say Tom. Good songs, but there’s a bit of a formula. Production is very 80s, but I can dig it. Who doesn’t love chorus pedals? Plainsong is a decent scene-setter, Pictures of You gets things off to a promising start. It’s so very 80s - fairly sure this must play over a Molly Ringwald montage somewhere in John Hughes’ back catalogue. Then Closedown comes on, and it’s the same song but a few bpm slower. Lovesong is pretty straightforward pop. Pretty enough if slightly twee. It hits its stride again with Lullaby and Fascination Street, but after those two only the title track sticks out. It’s another I’d happily listen to again without being bowled over
Disintegration I did a bit of a listen to the ‘classic’ cure albums not that long ago, but I do struggle a bit to differentiate their albums. I think they are a great band with some incredible songs, but I’ve never been able to really get into their catalogue. I like them when I listen but then I kind of forget about them. I think they may generally be growers though, this album included. Love the drum sound and the overall production. Kind of big and spacey but not too distant, with some great keyboard and guitar textures and layers. The good songs are very good, the middling songs are by no means bad, but they do sound similar, and can feel a little flat. Pictures of you - superb Lovesong - great Lullaby - superb Fascination street - great Untitled - great Overall I really like the atmosphere and feel of the whole thing, but there are some undoubted dips. It’s quite long at 1hr 10, it could probably have done with a bit of editing down a bit. It’s somewhere between a 3 and 4, I’ll go 3 for now but I will re listen and probably re-appraise ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The best of what the Cure can do, beautifully melancholic and almost baroque. “Lovesong” is an all-timer.
Superb! Love the sound of this album. Whilst a fan of the band, this is an album that escaped me. A definite for all record collections.
Such a great album. Has a great mood/atmosphere to it, great catchy songs. Nothing to complain about here.
Very goth, very slutty and horny. I just didn't want to be at this particular orgy
Enjoyed it more than I thought! Even better on round 2.
Pretty good.
Boring and drab
Discount U2
Very good record not my favorite, but very good
8/10 Real good one this Knew the greatest hits but this is the first album I’ve heard No pop bangers, not a bad thing as it has a coherent style and vibe, dark alternative goth rock Extremely well produced, big filling sound and the synth added a lot to it Best: Pictures of
Magnificent.
His singing could be a bit whiny at times, but this is a very solid and atmospheric album
A great one. Very spicy!
Phenomenal!
The more I listen to shoegaze the more I can hang with the Cure. I think my only caveat is that Robert Smith’s crystal clear voice singing those lyrics is not great for my mental health.
Great mood an atmosphere. Only complaint is that the album is too long and drawn out. "The same deep water" is 9:22 of repetition. I had to make sure Spotify wasn't stuck on repeat.
Most accessible cure album I've heard, and super good
Typical The Cure, same sound as their most known songs. Enjoyable!
If you're looking for British sad-boi rock, listen to this one
good: lyrics, instrumentals, one of the best opening songs to an album bad: some songs don’t quite resonate with me fav song: plainsong least fav song: lullaby 9/10 very very very good
I like this version of The Cure.
One of the most influential records for the alternative music scene. It is an absolute treasure.
Oscuro y evocador, alejado de lo más comercial de su producción. 4/5.
Classic album
Cure disintegration I like the simplicity and minimalism of it. some cool textural elements and synths. I think I like all the major key songs, the first few songs were my favorite (plain song, pictures of you, close down) it lost me a bit by “prayers for rain” . Last song was good too. “Same deep water”was day too long. So is “ disintegration”None of these songs should be more than 5 minutes long.
There were a few good songs in here but it kind of dragged on a bit. It is a whole unique vibe which is cool, but I was definitely ready for it to be over
I think I would give this a better score if I was more interested in the singer.
This album was a mix of stereotypical late 80s sounds and some creative music. As an album, I'd rate it a 3 because I wouldn't seek out listening to it. But there are several tracks that I would add to my library. Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - It was ok to listen to but I wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.
Good, liked some tracks
Classic 80’s
Hm in eerste instantie lijkt dit wel weer heel erg op je standaard Britpop album. Ik moet wel zeggen Pictures of You is een heel erg mooi nummer! Ik trek deze britpop echt beduidend beter dan de andere albums in deze lijst. Het is wel nog steeds vooral achtergrond muziek, maar ik heb hier wel bij meerdere nummers dat ze er echt uitspringen voor me! Het strijkersstuk voor Lullaby bijvoorbeeld, komt me ontzetten bekend voor en klinkt ook nog eens heel gaaf! Alleen, het duurt te lang. De highs zijn echt ontzettend hoog, maar de rest van het album kabbelt een beetje voort en is echt ook saai naar mijn mening. FAVO: Pictures of you, Lovesong, Lullaby
Pleasantly surprised. A lot better than Seventeen Seconds. Mixing was better, the songs were more complex and interesting, and I could hear the vocals. Lullaby and Fascination Street are dark bangers and the first two songs go off as well. Nice job, Cure!
It’s that “fuck it, we 5” mentality. This is #47 on my topster. It’s just too good. Bob Smith and the boys really slow it all down for you and take you through the pain inside them at their own leisurely pace. Sit back and let it flow through you
Was really torn between a 4 & a 5 but settled on a 4 on my second listen thru as I found the second half of the album to be a little weaker (FYI i listened 3 times since this was on the list last week). But god damn there are some bangers on this album right here. I’ve listened to Pictures of You like 50 times since i first listened last week. Lovesong, untitled all ripping. Easily the best Cure album. Definitely will come back to album probably monthly
Please let me start by saying, I am NOT a fan of The Cure. That being said, apart from the final track "Untitled", I don't know how much more you can do or get out of a sound, a feel, an ethos. The album is amazing. Full stop. I did not want to like it but could not help it. Truly a great overall album.
This is a great album but mood has to be right for it
Great, fantastic, beautiful goth rock.
One of my favourite albums by The Cure. So many great tracks, including "Pictures of You", "Lovesong", "Lullaby" (what a great video), "Fascination Street", and my favourite "Prayers for Rain" (which must be played as loud as possible). I would give this album 6 stars if it were possible.
I'd never heard this before and enjoyed it a lot.