‘I think you’d be hard-pressed to find many artists who don’t like The Cure’ĭisintegration would go on to become The Cure’s finest work, created by a band at the peak of their powers. As one NME journalist put it at the time: “How can a group this disturbing and depressing be so popular?” The very last outcome he’d envisaged was a surge in sales. Smith’s bewilderment was heightened by the knowledge that, after six years of releasing giddy, oddball pop hits, he had written Disintegration, a deeply personal album of near-relentless gloom. “Despite my best efforts, actually become everything that I didn’t want us to become: a stadium rock band.” “It was never our intention to become as big as this,” declared Smith. But The Cure, who had crossed the Atlantic by ship due to frontman Robert Smith’s and bassist Simon Gallup’s profound fear of flying, were mortified. Many bands would have been overjoyed by such a response. The first concert was at New Jersey’s Giants Stadium, with 44,000 people turning out to watch them headline a bill that included the Pixies. In August 1989, the band arrived in New York to begin the US leg of their The Prayer tour, to promote eighth album Disintegration. Creative motivation does not necessarily equate to commercial desire, a fact borne out amply by The Cure. I n the ego-strewn music industry, it’s often assumed that anyone who sets foot on a stage wants to be as successful as possible. Against all expectations, as Neil Crossley explains, it was the album that would become their crowning achievement… We will review this photo and contact you at our earliest convenience to discuss you options in relation to the product issue.On their eighth album, Disintegration, The Cure turned their backs on the skewed brand of pop that had yielded a succession of hits, and opted instead for doom-laden introspection. Upon us receiving the notification of damage or a manufacturing issue, we may request photographic evidence of the parcel and/or the particular product that has the issue. Popcultcha will only accept returns, process refunds, or exchange goods if we are contacted or notified within 7 days of you receiving the goods at your nominated delivery address. If this is the case with your item, please contact Popcultcha immediately via email to or via telephone on 1300 586 291 (Aussie Hotline) or +61 3 5240 7979 (International Customers). However, sometimes items do become damaged in transit or there is some sort of manufacturing issue thereby making the goods unfit for their intended purpose. We recognise the importance of buying mint condition collectables and do the best we possibly can to ensure they remain that way from door to door.
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To check out our full range of Vinyl Records, click here. Whether you are going through heartbreak, wanting to channel your inner goth, or just want to explore The Cure’s discography, Disintegration is the place to start!įREE SHIPPING Australia-wide on orders over $100!Īnother great album proudly brought to you by Popcultcha. These new sounds also allowed them to emphasise Robert Smith's lyrics and storytelling.
Incorporating synths with traditional guitars, drums, and bass allowed the band to experiment with new sounds and arrangements. The bands' distaste for this newfound popularity and Smith’s relapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs had a strong influence on the production of Disintegration. This album is the pinnacle of the goth and alternative sound.Īt the time of recording, the band had made its way into the mainstream with their more pop-centric tracks. When looking at the Gothic Rock genre the 1989 album Disintegration by The Cure is sure to make an appearance. The Cure - Disintegration 2xLP Vinyl Record