The Cure
This article is about The Cure, the rock band. For other article subjects named The Cure see The Cure (disambiguation).
The Cure are considered to be one the most important bands of the 1980s, and have had much influence on later bands. They are often described as a goth band, though some dispute this labelling.
The creative force behind the band is the singer Robert Smith, who has written all the lyrics (with the exception of songs the band has covered, and the song "Grinding Halt," the words to which were written by Laurence Tolhurst and almost all the music (he wrote the entire album The Head on the Door). They have existed since 1976, and originally went by the names "Malice" and "Easy Cure" before deciding on their current name. They have to date released 13 full length studio albums or double albums (as well as a number of concert albums and compilations and the 1978 demos) each one in a different style. The albums nevertheless share common features, notably Smith's distinctive vocal style.
One of their early songs, "Killing An Arab," while criticized by some because of its not very politically correct title, is actually a retelling of the story of French existentialist Albert Camus's book "The Stranger."
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Singles discography
Album and compilation discography
Their next album is rumoured to be due in 2003.Video
Members past and present
External links
See also: Gothic rock
