Name: Acoustic Hits
Brand: The Cure

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Universal Music GmbH

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[r24504836]

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Release date

2017-06-30

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5726340

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602557263404

Artist

The Cure

Label EU

Polydor

Genre EU

Rock-Pop

The Cure is an English new wave / post-punk / pop rock band that was founded in 1976 in Crawley, West Sussex. Originally known as Malice and then Easy Cure, the band settled on The Cure in 1978. Throughout their existence, Robert Smith has been the frontman, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. With numerous line-up changes over the years, The Cure has remained a constant force in the music industry. In recognition of their contributions to rock music, they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019.

Since its formation, The Cure has seen various talented musicians join and leave the band. Some notable members include Michael Dempsey on bass (1976-1979), Lol Tolhurst on drums and keyboards (1976-1989), Simon Gallup on bass (1979-1982, 1984-present), Matthieu Hartley on keyboards (1979-1980), Phil Thornalley on bass (1983-1984), Andy Anderson on drums (1983-1984), Porl Thompson on saxophone/guitar/keyboards (1983, 1985-1993, 2005-2011), Boris Williams on drums (1984-1994), Roger O'Donnell on keyboards (1987-1990, 1995-2005, 2011-present), Perry Bamonte on guitar/keyboards (1990-2005,

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the cure's new studio album, their thirteenth, is appropriately called '4:13 dream'. there are songs about relationships, the material world, politics and religion. they're very upfront and dynamic- people will be surprised how stripped-down and in-your-face the record is. led as always by lead singer / guitarist robert smith, the cure line-up compromises long-time members bass player simon gallup, drummer jason cooper and, back in the band for a third time, guitarist porl thompson. produced by robert smith and keith uddin, the album was preceded by 4 singles, all released on the thirteenth of each month: 'the only one (mix 13)', 'freakshow (mix 13)', 'sleep when i'm dead (mix 13)' and 'the perfect boy (mix 13)'. this was followed by a remix ep 'hypnagogic states', a very special compilation consisting of remixes of these singles by gerard way (my chemical romance) and julien-k, pete wentz and patrick stump (fall out boy), wolves at the gate (jade puget from afi), 30 seconds to mars and 65 days of static (who supported the cure on most of their recent 59 date world tour).

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