Songs of a Lost World

The Cure is back with a new album that somehow feels both totally familiar and fresh. For a band that’s been around since the late '70s, you’d think they might sound dated, but they don’t at all—it's like they’ve mastered keeping that old-school vibe without missing a beat.

Robert Smith, their lead singer (and honestly, a bit of a goth icon with his wild hair and eyeliner), sounds incredible. He’s 65 now, but his voice still carries the same raw emotion you hear on Disintegration, which is probably their most famous album. That album’s known for being super atmospheric and a little dark, and this new one channels that same kind of energy. The other band members are just as on-point, too—they’re in sync with Smith, creating this deep, layered sound that feels haunting in the best way.

The new album mixes vibes from some of their classic records—Disintegration for sure, but there are also little bits that remind me of Pornography, which was one of their heavier, almost intense albums, and even Seventeen Seconds, which is known for being super moody and stripped down. Together, it all creates this thick, foggy atmosphere that’s almost hypnotic. Imagine a deserted city covered in fog: that’s the feeling you get, this sense of eerie calm but also a weird comfort in the darkness.

Then there’s “Endsong.” It’s probably the most heart-wrenching track on the album. Even though I’m but a wee little lad, still, the lyrics hit hard because they’re about things everyone eventually goes through—growing up, watching time slip by, and wondering about all the things you did or didn’t do. It’s almost like Smith is reflecting on his own life and those feelings of nostalgia and maybe a bit of regret. Hearing him sing about that stuff makes you realize that one day, we’ll all have those moments of looking back, and it’s both beautiful and a little terrifying. Overall this album is dope, please check it out.

THE CURE - SONGS OF A LOST WORD
RATING - 8.3/10

FAVORITE TRACK - Endsong

GENRE - Gothic Rock