The Cure – Three Imaginary Boys

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Artist: The Cure

Title: Three Imaginary Boys

Year: 1979

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Tracklist

  • 1. 10:15 Saturday Night (3:42)
  • 2. Accuracy (2:17)
  • 3. Grinding Halt (2:49)
  • 4. Another Day (3:44)
  • 5. Object (3:01)
  • 6. Subway Song (1:58)
  • 7. Foxy Lady (2:29)
  • 8. Meat Hook (2:17)
  • 9. So What (2:36)
  • 10. Fire In Cairo (3:23)
  • 11. It's Not You (2:50)
  • 12. Three Imaginary Boys (3:15)
  • 13. The Weedy Burton (0:53)
  • 1. I Want To Be Old - 'Easy Care' Sav Studio Demo 10/77 (2:35)
  • 2. I'm Cold - Sav Studio Demo 11/77 (3:19)
  • 3. Heroin Face - The Rocket Live 12/77 (2:38)
  • 4. I Just Need Myself - PSL Studio Demo 1/78 (2:12)
  • 5. 10:15 Saturday Night - RS Organ Home Demo With Vox 2/78 (4:35)
  • 6. The Cocktail Party - Group Home Demo (4:15)
  • 7. Grinding Halt - Group Home Demo 4/78 (3:29)
  • 8. Boys Don't Cry - Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78 (2:43)
  • 9. It's Not You - Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78 (3:15)
  • 10. 10:15 Saturday Night - Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78 (3:39)
  • 11. Fire In Cairo - Chestnut Studio Demo 5/78 (3:40)
  • 12. Winter - 3IB Studio Out-Take 10/78 (3:45)
  • 13. Faded Smiles (aka I Don't Know) - 3IB Studio Out-Take 10/78 (2:15)
  • 14. Play With Me - 3IB Studio Out-Take 10/78 (3:28)
  • 15. World War (2:36)
  • 16. Boys Don't Cry (2:35)
  • 17. Jumping Someone Else's Train (2:57)
  • 18. Subway Song - Live In Nottingham 10/79 (2:27)
  • 19. Accuracy - Live In Nottingham 10/79 (2:34)
  • 20. 10:15 Saturday Night - Live In Nottingham 10/79 (4:38)

Review

The Cure's debut album "Three Imaginary Boys" burst onto the scene on May 11, 1979, like a breath of fresh air in the electric world of late '70s post-punk and new wave vibes. The creative minds of Morgan Studios in London and producer Chris Parry came together to help shape this extraordinary piece of work. It's a wild experiment of sound, packed with quirky energy and a dash of unpredictability that I absolutely adore. It's clear that even back then, Robert Smith and the gang weren't afraid to shake things up with their own distinctive touch.

From the catchy hooks of "10:15 Saturday Night" to the infectious rhythm of "Grinding Halt," you can just feel the peppy power-pop mingling with that gritty post-punk edge. Oh, and let's not forget their surprising rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady"—talk about spicing things up with some eclectic influences! This album is like a rollercoaster ride, with its varied tracks tugging you in different directions, yet all wrapped neatly with The Cure's signature style.

There's no denying that "Three Imaginary Boys" is an intriguing starter pack for The Cure, showing snippets of their future potential. Sure, not everyone back in the day was thrilled; there were whispers of it being primitive by some critics. But hey, isn't part of the charm the way they so fearlessly disregard the status quo? This album is a snapshot of a band on the brink of something bigger, echoing late-'70s punk with undercurrents of melancholy. A cherished gem for any fan, it's more than just an album—it's a rare glimpse into the audacious beginnings of one of rock's soon-to-be titans. - Sienna

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