The Cure‘s 14th Album: The Long Wait is Over!
Well, well! Look who’s back after a 16-year hiatus! Yes, folks, The Cure, the band that made us all feel elegantly gloomy in the ’80s, is set to release their 14th studio album titled “Songs of A Lost World.” I mean, if the title doesn’t make you want to don black eyeliner and sip a large cup of existential dread, I don’t know what will! Maybe a good cuppa? Or just more longing glances out of rainy windows?
What to Expect from the New Album
This album arrives as a beacon of hope for those of us who have spent the last decade wondering if Robert Smith was secretly living in a cave, plucking at his guitar strings while reminiscing about the time he thought he lost the ability to smile. The lead single, “Alone,” has been described as a track that “unlocked” the entire album. Unlocking is all well and good, but let’s just hope he didn’t lose the key down the back of the sofa.
In Robert’s own words, he wrestled with the idea of “being alone” while crafting this melancholic masterpiece. Just a tip, Robert—watch out for that sneaky paragraph from Dregs; it might just pull you deeper into the void!
The Deluxe Edition: A Treat for the Eager Fans
Now, if you fancy yourself a collector, then you’re in for a real treat with the deluxe edition, featuring a tantalizing 3-disc set: 2CD plus Blu-ray audio! You will get:
- CD1: The original album (for those who prefer to cry along with their headphones),
- CD2: Instrumentals (perfect for those reflective moments where you contemplate your very existence),
- Blu-ray: High-resolution sound—because you’d want your melodrama in Dolby Atmos, wouldn’t you?
The Tracklist: A Beautifully Brooding Menagerie
The album flaunts an impressive lineup of tracks:
- ALONE
- AND NOTHING IS FOREVER
- A FRAGILE THING
- WARSONG
- DRONE:NODRONE
- I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE
- ALL I EVER AM
- ENDSONG
But Wait! There’s More!
As if this wasn’t exciting enough, The Cure are also serving up the 30th Anniversary Edition of Paris, complete with two unreleased live songs! Yes, it’s been 30 years since they graced us with their deliciously dark tunes. Talk about a timeless classic, right? Remastered by the man himself, Robert Smith, alongside Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Because where else would you go if you want to make the past sound just a tad more current?
So gather up your old Cure T-shirts, set your calendars for the album drop, and prepare to dive headlong into the sweet abyss of melancholic tunes. Who knows? You might just feel a little less alone in your tears!
14th album, first in 16 years! Includes the pre-release “Alone”!
Input disk 2CD+Blu-ray Audio
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■Work details
The Cure, one of Britain’s leading bands formed in 1978 and led by Robert Smith, have announced that they will be releasing their 14th album, “Songs of A Lost World,” their first in 16 years. Prior to the album’s release, the opening track “Alone” was released.
Robert Smith commented on “Alone”, which became the opening track of “Songs Of A Lost World”, as follows:
“This song was the song that unlocked the album for me. The moment I recorded part of it, I knew it was the right opening song, and I felt like I had a vision for the album as a whole. I was having a hard time finding the right lyrics for the album’s opening song. I worked on the song based on the simple idea of “being alone,” but deep down I always knew the first phrase had already been decided. The moment I finished recording it, I remembered the poem “Dregs” by English poet Ernest Dowson, and I was convinced that this song, and this album, was real.
The album’s songs were premiered on The Cure’s 90-day, 33-country “Shows Of A Lost World” tour, which attracted over 1.3 million people and received overwhelming fan and critical acclaim. It is receiving praise.
Deluxe edition details
3-disc set of 2CD+Blu-ray
CD1: Original album
CD2:Instrunmentals
Blu-ray: Contains high-resolution stereo sound source and Dolby Atmos mix sound source
■Recorded songs
1 ALONE
2 AND NOTHING IS FOREVER
3 A FRAGILE THING
4 WARSONG
5 DRONE:NODRONE
6 I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE
7 ALL I EVER AM
8 ENDSONG
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