The story of The Cure
Chapter 1
The birth of an iconic sound
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Chapter 2
From dark shadows to pop masterpieces
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Chapter 3
The makeup, the hair, and the global legacy
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Master of The story of The Cure
Ch 1 · The birth of an iconic sound
federico The Cure's Unique Sound
With melancholic moods and a pop-laden chime, The Cure shaped a genre, standing the test of time.
Fun Fact
Early band names: Before becoming The Cure, the teenage bandmates performed under the names The Obelisk and Easy Cure.
Glossary
goth rock (noun)
A dark, atmospheric subgenre of post-punk featuring heavy basslines and gloomy, melancholic melodies. It's the reason wearing all black and messy hair never goes out of style.
A dark, atmospheric subgenre of post-punk featuring heavy basslines and gloomy, melancholic melodies. It's the reason wearing all black and messy hair never goes out of style.
Quiz
Which iconic bass player joined The Cure in 1979, leaving briefly in 1982 before returning to define their signature driving bass sound?
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What bleak and intense 1982 album by The Cure begins with the dramatic line, 'It doesn't matter if we all die'?
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Which three consecutive albums are known as The Cure's dark gothic trilogy released between 1980 and 1982?