Curepedia : The Cure de la A a la Z

The Cure are, without question, among the great titans of alternative rock. As recognizable for their aesthetic, music videos, and visual universe as for the lyrical and musical genius of Robert Smith, the band continues to exert a massive influence on contemporary popular culture. Their legacy resonates with fans of all ages and across genres as diverse as emo, gothic rock, industrial, and indie rock. In Curepedia, Simon Price invites the reader to journey through The Cure’s universe from A to Z. Drawing on songs, albums, tours, collaborators, obsessions, and aesthetic transformations, he separates fact from myth to craft a portrait of this unique band that is as rigorous as it is captivating. This is the definitive guide to understanding the history, music, and legacy of one of the most influential and iconic groups of the last four decades.