The Cure is a British band formed around lead singer Robert Smith with an ever changing line-up linked to the postpunk and new wave scène. Their first single (Killing an Arab) from their debut album Three Imaginary Boys caused some controversy because of it's racist lyrics. On the same album you'll find the hit Boys Don't Cry which was their first big breakthrough. From 1979 to 1984 they released one album each year with more well known hits as A Forest, The Lovecats and The Caterpillar. Their styles were described as dark somewhat gothic music.
Since 1987 the releases were less frequent with albums in 1987 and 1989 and brand new album every 4 years after that with the latest in 2008 called 4:13 dream. In 1992 this song was released on the album Wish which was a bit more happier than all the previous albums. This album though was followed by even more heavy albums which would go back to the roots. Robert Smith himself says that the 2004 album The Cure contains the essence of the band itself. Find out for yourself.
The bigger gaps in releasing albums from late 80's on is also said to be part of the constant rumours of the band splitting. In fact The Cure never ever split at all but bandmembers have changed more often ever since. It was even said that Robert Smith's suicidal tendencies would be the end of the band but that might also be a part of the singer's image. Just take a look at his pictures from the eighties and compare them to these from the latest years. It scares you seeing him now compared to his early years.
I like their hits but I also like their other songs most of the time and as for this one. It makes you happy and wish for the weekend !!! Well let me make you happy and wish it was Friday already !!!
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