Songs Of A Lost World

The Cure’s *Songs of a Lost World* is an absolute masterpiece, and it has quickly become one of my favorite albums from them. From the moment I hit play, I was reminded of *Disintegration*—it has that same haunting, atmospheric feel that made that album so iconic. The melancholic yet beautiful melodies, the intricate layers of sound, and Robert Smith’s signature voice all come together in a way that transports you to another world. The album flows so seamlessly, with each song building on the last, and it’s clear that the band has poured their heart and soul into this. The lyrics are deeply introspective and poignant, capturing that sense of longing and introspection that we’ve come to expect from The Cure but with a fresh, evolved sound. What really struck me was how it manages to evoke nostalgia while still feeling like something new. It’s like a perfect blend of the old and the new, with echoes of their earlier work but a more mature, reflective tone. Every track is rich with emotion, and the music just seems to wrap around you, making it the perfect album to get lost in. If you’re a fan of *Disintegration* or just love the unique sound of The Cure, this album is a must-listen. It’s everything I hoped for and more—a true testament to the band’s timeless ability to create deeply moving and unforgettable music.

The Cure – Songs of a Lost World (Polydor/Fiction/Capitol) Oh My God! Although it seemed that the Cure, like Andrew Eldritch’s Sisters of Mercy, was destined to be a concert-only remember-when? band, Robert Smith and Simon Gallup (as well as the new players) have defied all odds and come roaring back after sixteen years with a stunning new release that seems to have created a brand-new type of fusion music: progressive Gothicism. Maintaining the somber sound that is the trade of the Gothic genre, Smith has added lush atmospheric keys that sound like they’re borrowed from progressive rock giants: a mesh of synthetics and possibly mellotrons that hearken back to the keyboard work of Tony Banks in the Genesis heyday (think the LP “Foxtrot” and the song “Watcher of the Skies”) or even the mellotron work of early King Crimson. Or the pure synthetics of electronic giants such as Klaus Schulze. It is masterful and a total redefining of the genre. Yet, it is obviously an outgrowth of their earlier works, primarily the band’s “Disintegration”. This from the mind that first fused Gothic with pop, now fusing Goth with an intense otherworldly sound. At its heart is still the semi-wailing cries of Smith, now trying to be heard through the Cocteau Twins-like web of pulsing guitars and beautiful keyboard chords. The atmospherics often take the lead over the vocals. For example, in “Alone” the cavernous/stellar mix continues for over three minutes before voices are even introduced. And in “End Song”, a ten-minute opus where the instrumentation is prevalent to such a degree that the emotion is already established by the musicians and the vocals seem an afterthought. You may have thought that earlier masterpieces by the Cure such as “Faith” and “Pornography” would be rated as the best works, but “Songs of a Lost World” now stands as probably Robert Smith’s finest contribution to contemporary music. (5 stars out of 5) MC Mahan

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One of the band's best recordings. I have every album they've recorded and this latest is a stand-out. From the opening Alone, to the final Endsong, every song makes or exceeds the grade.

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While listening to The Cure on my Alexa a song that I didn’t recognize suddenly was playing. I thought what is the name of this beautiful song? I was listening for the first time to Alone, the 1st song on the CD titled, Songs of a Lost World. I just listened to the entire CD while traveling in my car yesterday and it was ABSOLUTELY mesmerizing from the beginning to the end! What a masterpiece! I played it over and over again. The instrumental on each and every song has so many layers, each one complimenting the next. And then you later hear the gift of John Smith’s beautiful vocals. If I had to pick my favorite song it would be, ENDSONG, because I didn’t want it to END! The instrumental on that song was like waves crashing into the shore. Each one bringing in a different form. Today, I’ve been watching some YouTube videos with John Smith discussing this masterpiece. He was so open and honest. He shared about a promise he made to someone who was dying. And he promised this person he would be with them when they died. Unfortunately, he was not able to fulfill that promise. He said that promises are made to be kept and he felt very deeply about the promise not kept. He went on to say that the song titled, And Nothing is Forever, is that person singing the words to him. In my heart I believe John Smith, the Cure is genuinely very proud of this mesmerizing piece of art! I Loved every second of it!

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Been a Cure fan since 1985; saw them on the Kiss Me tour and nearly every other tour since (Great Woods on the Disintegration tour, up front for both shows -torrential rain and unforgettable). Bought every album on the release date and I am one of those fans that loves every song they have ever written. In short, this album is a requiem and I have mixed feelings about it: likes: Pensive lyrics with the appropriate dark music and great song writing to accompany them. It's a Cure album and I love this band. I like requiems (think Mozart). Be prepared. Dislikes. The Cure is at its core a guitar band. Simon's bass and Robert's bass VI / electric guitar melodies are there but sparse or too often lost in the mix. Every song feels like it was recorded with Pro Tools and is locked to the grid. The organic, natural swing and rhythm that the band is capable of seems to be missing. Bittersweet as this may be their last. Of course I would always want more. But nothing lasts forever. Robert knows what he is doing though and if this is his offering at this late stage of his life I will gladly take it.

Vino en perfectas condiciones. Aunque eso sí, el formato digisleeve hace que sea algo complicado el retirar el disco, pero esto no me molesta ya que les hago una digitalización en FLAC. El Booklet es de muy buena calidad, el papel es bastante grueso, casi como cartón y el olor, ya sea por la tinta o el papel, esmuy agradable. Sobre el disco: obra maestra, qué obra.

As someone who's been into The Cure for just over 40 years, both loving and loathing their output in that time-frame, I feel entitled to share an opinion or two here. I'll keep it short though ;-) . You could oversimplify things and say that there are two types of Cure music - the insanely jolly and the intensely melancholic. This being the case, I would take the intensely melancholic all day (or rather, night) long! No band (other than, probably, Joy Division) have ever captured, so eloquently, the sound of an isolated and anguished soul. In the case of The Cure, for 'isolation', listen to "Faith"; for anguish, try "Pornography" (the latter being my personal favourite Cure album and probably my favourite album of all time). So, where does this latest offering sit on the jolly/suicidal scale? .... You know when you hear an album that ends on an epic, sweeping, melancholic 'anthem' of a song that seems to perfectly round-off the whole piece? Well, "Songs Of a Lost World" is an album that contains NOTHING BUT those sorts of 'final' tracks. The various songs don't rise and fall much in terms of mood/tone/tempo, with 'jolly jigs' here and 'weepy instrumentals' there (as on many Cure albums) - it's just a series of sublime, but somehow epic, power-ballads and introspective 'confessionals'. I love it! Best of all, Robert Smith is in his '60s now ... and he writes like he is! The lyrics are full of regret and a feeling of hollowness caused by the passing of time. Depressing if you're a teenager, but strangely reassuring if you're (nearly) as old as the band and are wondering where all that time went ;-) . Anyway, if you're the sort of Cure fan who stopped dying their hair black (and crimping/back-combing it) and sold off your entire Cure back catalogue when they released the "Love Cats" single in 1983 (then punched yourself in the face for ever liking them at all when, "Mixed Up" came out in 1990) ... it may just be time for you to come back into the fold. Basically, if you liked, "Faith" and "Disintegration", but disliked most of, "Kiss Me", "Wish" and (most especially) "Bloodflowers", you should probably buy THIS one. Similarly, even if you are a complete newbie to the world of '80s 'Goth rock' (a term that the band, quite rightly, despise and deny), this latest (last ever?) Cure album could well be a really good place to start your digging into their glorious past. As for the product itself, I bought the vinyl LP and am pleased to report that (in spite of the inner sleeve adding a fair bit of 'dust' to the surface of the record) it plays very well and sounds full and clear. You should get Autorip included as well, so you can enjoy the 'click and pop-free' sound of digital, should you wish. Closing thought: If Robert Smith decided to stop making music now and this was the last Cure album that he (and Simon) gave to the world, it would be the most beautiful parting gift imaginable. And, judging by the lyrics, it just might be! Hope that helped!?

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Que se puede decir de The Cure, que sus discos son geniales y este no iba a ser menos. Si no lo tienes, deberías porque será un valor añadido para el futuro.

Well worth the 16 year wait. Another Cure classic and one of their best. Melancholic, Sad, Majestic, Magnificent. This could only have been written by someone mature and who has lived life and experienced loss. Every song is prefaced by an instrumental intro that establishes the mood. Robert Smith is now a master songwriter and craftsman. He has stated that another album is almost finished and has enough songs for a third. Let's hope that they are of the same standard set by this magnum opus. This is not a pop album but a true work of art. Every listen makes me emotional.