The goth gone pop group have been going strong for forty years. They are still touring and have put out so much material in last five decades that it can be a challenge for newcomers to know where to start. These 10 awesome songs will give you an idea of what The Cure are all about.
Close To Me
“Close To Me” is the pinnacle of the band’s pop phase and it’s kooky and catchy and wonderful.
Just Like Heaven
Somewhere in between their goth and pop phase is “Just Like Heaven” and this fantastic music video which has us crushing on Robert Smith hard.
Lullaby
The idea entry into the band’s goth era.
A Forest
Taking a step back into the ’80s…
Wrong Number
It’s not often seen on best of’s but we think it’s seriously underrated.
Let’s Go To Bed
Robert Smith: “Let’s go to bed.” Us: “OK.”
The Walk
What’s this? A curveball? Get ready to dance.
In Between Days
We’re deep into the goth era now.
Boys Don’t Cry
Robert Smith breaking down gender boundaries since 1976.
The Caterpillar
Something a little weirder for more daring would-be Cure fans.
Catch
“I used to sometimes try and catch her but never even caught her name.”
