1980 is a shocking year for the Cure to have released what seems to be the predecessor to many modern post-rock albums.

1980 is a shocking year for the Cure to have released what seems to be the predecessor to many modern post-rock albums.

Of all time? A work of repetition and consistency, but borders on monotony.

Ugh. Pretentious and unoriginal with hyper-affected lead vocals.

So much to like, such genre-crossing strength. Prodigious punk, hints of reggaeton, early alt-rock, uncaged aggression.

I caaaaaan't. So repetitive.