English alternative rock band, The Cure, has shocked fans yet again by releasing their first album in 16 years “Songs of A Lost World” Nov. 1, leaving original listeners excited and drawing in younger generations.
Originating in West Sussex in 1976, lead singer Robert Smith is the lyrical genius behind the band’s long-time success. Known mostly for songs like “Friday I’m in Love” and “Boys Don’t Cry,” they have created a stable fan base and left a lasting impact on the music industry throughout their almost 50 years as a band.
Since their last release, “4:13 Dream” in 2008, they have continued to re-release older tracks and release live versions of fan-favorite albums, making sure to keep fans entertained in the time waiting for new tracks.
In the time since this record was released, listeners have been raving over the fact this album is a new spin on their older classic sound. They have been able to take their synth and guitar lead songs and modernize them in a way that is still true to the sound that fans fell in love with.
While this album is only eight songs with a length of 49 minutes, each song is addicting leaving every listener enthralled and hanging on to each perfectly written lyric.
Track two, “And Nothing is Forever” stands out as a rock song with heart-wrenching lyrics that melt into the strong keyboard and guitar. Smith is known for writing beautifully haunting lyrics that both contradict the sound and complement the overall theme of their music. The lyrics echo out “if you promise you’ll be with me till the end,” as a haunting end to the first ballad of the album. The repetition adds to the already heartbreaking themes of this album, setting listeners up for what the following tracks will sound like.
While this band has found the key to chart topping hits with some of their previous releases, this album strays far away from the pop beats and catchy lyrics that they are most known for.
“A Fragile Thing” is the third track on the album which is much more lyrically focused. Turning away from the normal trend of a long introduction and cryptic lyrics for the second half of the song, this begins with a heavy lyrical flow of ”Every time you kiss me, I could cry, “/ she said / “Don’t tell me how you miss me, / I could die tonight of a broken heart.” This song brings a darker theme to the album with heavy guitar riffs.
The rest of the album is full of long synth harmonies and creative twists on their old classic sound that matches Smith’s timeless voice.
With the already short album, the last notable track, “All I Ever Am” stands out the most in terms of taking their original sound and making it more modern. With the drums keeping the fast pace of the song, it drives the thoughtful lyrics through the already perfect song. Each part of this track is seamless.
With Smith’s voice withstanding the test of time, each and every song sounds as if it was released in the band’s prime. The new age nostalgia that comes with this album is unmatched and will leave anyone who listens, craving more from the band.
