Name: The Top CD
Brand: The Cure

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

9840013

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-05-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

602498400135

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Cure

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Fiction

Founded in 1978 by Chris Parry, Fiction is a renowned UK indie label that has been home to iconic band The Cure for over two decades. With its releases manufactured and distributed by Polydor (now Universal), the label has also licensed its music to various other labels worldwide. Known for its distinctive sound and influential artists, Fiction continues to be a driving force in the music industry.

Fiction's impressive roster of talent includes not only The Cure but also other notable acts who have made their mark on the music scene. From alternative rock to post-punk and beyond, *Fiction* has consistently delivered groundbreaking music that resonates with fans across generations.

With the label code LC 6444 or LC 06444, Fiction remains committed to providing exceptional musical experiences through its diverse range of releases. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to their catalog, explore *Fiction*'s captivating discography and discover why they are considered one of the most influential indie labels in history.

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,

the cure's 5th studio album from 1984 has been digitally remastered by robert smith from the original master tapes and contains the hit single 'the caterpillar'.  recorded in the midst of robert smith's tenuous tenure with siouxsie and the banshees, 'the top' is arguably the most hedonistic record the cure ever produced. essentially smith and lol tolhurst working with studio musicians (this being the period when the cure's lineup was never assured), it is an album obviously recorded under stress, drink, and drugs. more wildly experimental musically than anything before it, it laid the foundations for the cure's pattern of unpigeonholable albums that were to erase their reputation built by 'pornography' and eventually culminated in 'kiss me, kiss me, kiss me'. that said, it is still very much a cure record. heavy on the percussion and quaint keyboard effects that were so big in the '80s, the melodies ('the caterpillar,' 'shake dog shake') are unmistakably robert smith. the big change this time around is his ability to fuse the paranoia and neuroses of former work ('pornography') with his newfound use of pop melody and outside (i.e., world travels, sounds, instruments) influences to moderate success ('wailing wall,' 'piggy in the mirror'). at best an imperfect record, 'the top' is a necessary step in the evolution of the band.

The Top CD

Music GB

Discover The Top by The Cure. Remastered from the original tapes, this 1984 album showcases the band's experimental and melodic sound. Available in CD format from Fiction label.