Review
Alright, buckle up for a wild ride through The Cure's 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me'! This double album is like a musical Molotov cocktail, exploding with raw energy and a kaleidoscope of sounds. Recorded in France at Studio Miraval, it's got the band's signature gloom, sure, but they've cranked up the dial on experimentation and thrown in a whole new palette of colors. It's like they took their brooding goth aesthetic and dipped it in a vat of dayglow paint – and somehow, it totally works!
The Cure didn't just phone this one in, folks. They went for broke, capturing most tracks in one or two takes, giving the whole thing a punk-like urgency. You've got earworms like 'Why Can't I Be You?' and 'Just Like Heaven' that'll have you bouncing off the walls, right alongside deeper cuts that'll make you want to curl up in a dark corner and contemplate your existence. It's a freakin' emotional rollercoaster, but in the best way possible. This album didn't just break The Cure into the American mainstream – it kicked down the door and left a trail of glitter and tears in its wake. It's messy, it's beautiful, it's The Cure at their most audacious and brilliant. - Sydney
Artist Bio
The Cure are a band from Crawley, West Sussex, England, that started out in 1973 and began releasing music formally in 1979 with their debut album, Three Imaginary Boys. Known for their blend of post-punk, gothic rock, new wave, and alternative rock, The Cure’s sound has shifted from minimalist and moody early records to more melodic and accessible pop in later years, most famously on albums like Disintegration and Wish. Led by frontman Robert Smith, they're recognized for their influence on goth and alternative music, their extensive catalog, and their marathon live shows. The group has been nominated for major awards like the Grammys and has spent time on influential labels including Fiction and Elektra. Fans of Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Echo & the Bunnymen will likely appreciate The Cure’s mix of atmosphere, emotion, and melodic songwriting.
