NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music.
“Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, premiered on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC 6 Music radio show Thursday morning.
The English band also announced a new album, “Songs of A Lost World,” to be released on Nov. 1.
The Cure teased new music on social media leading up to its release, sharing a snippet of the song that featured their trademark layered guitars, metallic percussion and sparkling synths. Near the end, singer Robert Smith jumped in with the gloomy lyrics, “This is the end of every song that we sing.”
“It’s the track that unlocked the record; as soon as we had that piece of music recorded I knew it was the opening song, and I felt the whole album come into focus,” Smith said in a press release. “I had been struggling to find the right opening line for the right opening song for a while, working with the simple idea of ‘being alone’, always in the back of my mind this nagging feeling that I already knew what the opening line should be… as soon as we finished recording I remembered the poem ‘Dregs’ by the English poet Ernest Dowson… and that was the moment when I knew the song — and the album — were real.”
The Cure has toured in the years since their last album, 2008’s “4:13 Dream,” but has yet to release a new album. In 2019, Smith told Rolling Stone the band had recorded 19 tracks, ranging from 10-12 minutes long, and wanted to release a new album in Halloween of that year. It did not happen.
But now, The Cure joins a long list of 2024 band reunions, which so far includes everyone from Britpop icons Oasis, who ended a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, to Linkin Park — now with a new singer, Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong — their first performances since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington.
Legendary British rock band The Cure has announced their highly anticipated new album and released their first single in 16 years, titled ‘Alone’. The news has sent fans into a frenzy as they eagerly await the band’s first album since 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’.
The Cure, known for their unique blend of gothic rock and post-punk, have been a staple in the music industry for over four decades. Frontman Robert Smith’s haunting vocals and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences around the world, earning the band a dedicated following.
‘Alone’, the first single from the upcoming album, showcases The Cure’s signature sound with its brooding melodies and melancholic lyrics. The song is a reflection on isolation and longing, themes that have resonated with fans throughout the band’s career.
In a recent interview, Smith revealed that the new album will be a mix of new material and reworked versions of older songs. He described the album as a “reflection of where we are now as a band and as individuals”, hinting at a more introspective and mature sound.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting new music from The Cure, with many taking to social media to express their excitement. The band’s last album, ‘4:13 Dream’, was released over a decade ago, making this new release all the more anticipated.
The Cure’s influence on modern music cannot be overstated, with bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, and Nine Inch Nails citing them as major influences. Their unique blend of dark, atmospheric music has inspired countless artists and continues to resonate with audiences today.
As the band gears up for their upcoming album release, fans can expect more singles and teasers in the coming months. With ‘Alone’ already making waves in the music industry, it’s clear that The Cure’s new album will be a must-listen for fans old and new alike.
