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The Cure Prep Three-Disc 'Disintegration' Reissue
- Posted on Apr 30th 2010 3:30PM by Mike Ayers
For any Cure fans in need of a ray of sunshine, here's one: the band is set to reissue their celebrated eighth studio album, 1989's 'Disintegration,' in the form of a jam-packed three-disc set compiled and remastered by Robert Smith. While the first disc contains the album's original 12 tracks, it's the second disc that surely will have fans salivating, as you can use this new version to actually hear how this album evolved into yielding such Cure classics as 'Love Song,' 'Pictures of You' and 'Fascination Street.'Included are 20 demos, with a few taken from Robert Smith's home recordings as well as full-band rehearsals. These "new" cuts are all in instrumental form, so if anyone who wondered what 'Plainsong' sounded like before Smith tracked his traditional haunting vocals is in luck. Other rare gems include four unreleased songs, including the instrumentals 'Noheart' and 'Esten,' along with a vocal track called 'Delirious Night' and a Robert Smith solo song called 'Pirate Ship.'
Rounding out the collection on the third disc is basically the band's 1991 live album 'Entreat,' which culled music from July 1989 performances at London's Wembley Arena and was mainly used as a promotional item. That live album contained only eight tracks and was eventually given a limited release, but the new version presents the entire 'Disintegration' album played live in order. The added tracks are 'Plainsong,' 'Lovesong,' 'Lullaby' and 'The Same Deep Water as You.' The release would only get better if it came with some of Robert Smith's tears.
The Cure's most recent album was 2008's '4:13 Dream,' but that's not to say that Smith's been holed up with this reissue project since then. He recently provided vocals to 'Very Good Advice' on the soundtrack to Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' as well as contributed vocals to the song 'Come to Me,' off of 65daysofstatic's album 'We Were Exploding Anyway,' which was released this week.
The reissued 'Disintegration' will be available June 8.
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Angela
The Cure are pure brilliance - their sound always continues to amaze me! While I'm looking forward to hearing the whole thing, it's the instrumental "demos" that have me intrigued. Is it the music alone or the sound of Robert's voice? I can't decide. Both leave indelible marks on your soul forever..
May 08 2010 at 8:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Preston
It feels full circle. That Cure album from 1989 rocked big time! And it's still meant to be played now since Robert Smith wrote it in the liner notes. I still LOVE Fascination Street. I like that the band is reissuing it rather than the suits of the record label. Amd the 60s sounding Love Song is no contest to the more stronger songs on the album. I'm looking forward to the second disc to see how the rough mixes of the album sounded like before it was made into the complete album.
May 03 2010 at 2:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Ted
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This is an odd album to put out. Its quite bad actually in comparrison with the other efforts. I never play this album. When I first purchased it I was very disappointed with it.... the first track however on this album is very good.... Pictures of You is .. okay... you needed to see it performed live to truly appreciate it. But the rest of it for me was pretty forgettable. Why on earth are they doing three disc sets of this release? Its pretty silly.
May 03 2010 at 12:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
dvd7
It's one thing if Disintegration isn't among your favorites of their but you at least have to know that for most Cure fans this is at or near the top in regards to the best Cure album ever. Surprised they'd reissue this as a 3 disc set? This is the album that launched them to superstar status.
May 07 2010 at 12:56 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Teresa
I bought Disintegration when it was first released....I am happy that The Cure has endured and maintained their fanbase, as well as acquired new followers over the years.
May 03 2010 at 12:04 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
fattrucker@aol.com
it's impossible for me to pick a favorite Cure album or song even, they're such complex, intricately woven, atmospheric, mood pieces. they suck you in and by the time the music has stopped you are in a totally different place. a little like early Floyd actually, and DM at it's best. my favorite album is the one I'm listening to at the moment. it always amazed me how good these guys were live as I assumed that much of what Robert was doing was studio magic, layers upon layers of sound. they are truly onwe of the great, great rock bands of all time and never got the credit they deserved.
May 03 2010 at 11:59 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
boldier
Finally, aol reporting on a group worth repoting on.
May 03 2010 at 11:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Leanox
A gift from the gods to any Cure fan!
May 03 2010 at 10:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Tina
Awesomeness. The Cure was brilliant and ahead of their time. Count me in for the 3-disc collection.
May 03 2010 at 10:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Mr. Paul
Go Robert and the rest of the band. I have always loved your sound and will love this new recording of the new 3 disc collection.You guys have my heart.Eric D. Paul
May 03 2010 at 9:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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