Greatest Hits [Bonus Tracks]

by The Cure

Overview

The Cure were never afraid of artistically defining themselves. They had their own sound, an eerie glamour surrounding a dark whimsicality, yet fans flocked to them throughout the '80s and '90s. Commercial or cult favorites, they're impressive as being one of the '80s' seminal bands who culled more than 30 critical singles. Compilations like 1986's Staring at the Sea: The Singles and 1997's Galore showcased the Cure's accessibility; therefore, having a solid greatest-hits collection might be a bit nonessential. Then again, releasing an album like this at the tip of the new millennium calls for a celebration, and that's what the Cure did. They collected 16 amazing cuts which spanned 23 years and recall what once was. From the saucy synth strut of "The Walk" and the cabaret stylings of "The Lovecats" to the lilting swan songs of "Lovesong" and "Just Like Heaven," the Cure's ever-changing moods were switched up for something desirable and blissful. They are selectively classic, leaving this package to be its own storybook of sorts. The Cure did treat the fans with two new songs: "Cut Here" rises with early sounds of Madchester, but the glitzy swirls of "Just Say Yes" mark the Cure's return to form. Republica's Saffron joins Robert Smith for something campy and carefree. Greatest Hits is basically for the fans who have to have everything, but also a decent collection for those who never fully enraptured themselves with the Cure. [A Japanese version came with a bonus track.] ~ MacKenzie Wilson

Product Details

Release Date:	03/11/2011
Label:	Edge / Polydor
UPC:	0731458943525
Rank:	27060

Tracks

1. Boys Don't Cry
2. A Forest
3. Let's Go to Bed
4. The Lovecats
5. The Caterpillar
6. In Between Days
7. Close to Me
8. Why Can't I Be You?
9. Just Like Heaven
10. Lullaby
11. Lovesong
12. Pictures of You
13. Never Enough
14. High
15. Friday I'm in Love
16. Mint Car
17. Wrong Number
18. Cut Here
19. Just Say Yes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Cure   Primary Artist,Vocals
Porl Thompson   Keyboards,Guitar
Perry Bamonte   Guitar,Keyboards
Simon Gallup   Bass,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
Saffron   Vocals
Reeves Gabrels   Guitar
Michael Dempsey   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Robert Smith   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,6-String Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Lol Tolhurst   Drums,Keyboards,Percussion
Steve Goulding   Drums
Andy Anderson   Bass
Boris Williams   Drums,Percussion
Mathieu Hartley   Keyboards
Phil Thornalley   Bass
Jason Cooper   Drums,Percussion
Roger O'Donnell   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Porl Thompson   Composer
Perry Bamonte   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Steve Lyon   Engineer,Producer
Simon Gallup   Composer
Johannes Brahms   Composer
Mark Plati   Mixing,Producer
Michael Dempsey   Composer
Alan Moulder   Mixing
Robert Smith   Mixing,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Lol Tolhurst   Composer,Lyricist
Jimmy Thackery   Composer
The Cure   Composer,Producer
David M. Allen   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
George Reisz   Musician
Dave Allen   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
Stylorouge   Design,Photography,Art Direction
Laurence Tolhurst   Composer
Nye   Mixing,Producer
Francis Milano   Musician
Allen   Mixing,Producer
Steve Nye   Producer
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing
Boris Williams   Composer
Chris Parry   Mixing,Producer
Mathieu Hartley   Composer
Phil Thornalley   Producer
Mike Hedges   Engineer
Hartley   Composer
Paul Corkett   Mixing
Matthieu Hartley   Composer
Tim Young   Mastering
Paul Thompson   Composer
Jason Cooper   Composer
Mark Saunders   Mixing,Producer,Remix Engineer
Roger O'Donnell   Composer