The birth of an iconic sound
From dark shadows to pop masterpieces
The makeup, the hair, and the global legacy
federico The Cure Band
From gothic shadows, a bright sound took hold, With pop melodies, a story unfolds.
federico Sort the band's hit songs to learn how The Cure evolved from goth to pop.
Lovesong wedding gift: Robert Smith wrote the hit song 'Lovesong' as a wedding present for his wife, Mary Poole, whom he met at age 14.
A dark, melancholic music genre pioneered by The Cure before they transitioned into writing brilliant pop masterpieces. It's the reason your coolest friends wear eyeliner even on sunny days.
What major personal milestone and age transition prompted Robert Smith of The Cure to record the melancholic 1989 album 'Disintegration'?
Which legendary 1987 love song from The Cure's album 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me' became the band's first major US Billboard hit?
What instrument was heavily added to the soundscape of The Cure's 'Disintegration' to create its lush, sweeping, and cinematic texture?
How did The Cure's record label initially react to the dark, slow-tempo demo tapes of the 'Disintegration' album?
Which whimsical, jazz-influenced 1983 single marked The Cure's deliberate pivot from dark goth to playful pop?
Which 1989 song did Robert Smith of The Cure write as a wedding present for his wife, Mary Poole?
On what instrument did Robert Smith write the songs for The Cure's breakthrough 1985 album 'The Head on the Door'?