This marked the real birth of the "Cure sound." With the addition of bassist Simon Gallup, the music became more minimalist and atmospheric, anchored by the iconic single "A Forest".
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That evening, as the light turned the color of weak tea, he put Seventeen Seconds on his father’s old turntable. The needle dropped. A single, tolling piano note. Then a bassline, simple and circular as a held breath. Robert Smith’s voice drifted in, not singing, but confiding. “A forest… a forest…” the cure albums
Because their sound shifted drastically over the decades, diving into their discography can be overwhelming. Here is a breakdown of their studio albums, categorized by "vibe," to help you decide where to start. This marked the real birth of the "Cure sound
The bookends of their career.