Robert Smith has revealed the title of the first of two new albums from The Cure.
It’s been 14 long years since the release of the last Cure album, ‘4:13 Dream’, and the legendary band have been teasing new material since early 2020.
Last night (2nd March), Cure frontman Robert Smith attended The NME Awards at London’s O2 Academy Brixton where he performed his Chvrches collaboration ‘How Not To Drown’ with the Scottish synth-pop act alongside The Cure’s classic track ‘Just Like Heaven.’
Speaking to the NME on the red carpet, Smith spoke about the progress of The Cure’s very different two new records and he also revealed the title of the first one.
“So I’ve been working on two Cure albums, and one of them is finished,” Smith said. “Unfortunately, it’s the second one that’s finished. On the other I’ve got to do four vocals, and there are 10 songs on each album. We’re mixing next month on April 1, so I’ve got three weeks left.”
He added: “I know what it’s called – it’s called ‘Songs Of The Lost World’. It’s got artwork, it’s got a running order, it’s almost done! They’re so slow because of vinyl, but it might come in September. I’d rather it just came out. I can’t stand the anticipation.”
Commenting on the sound of the records, Smith revealed: “Well the first Cure album is relentless doom and gloom. It’s the doomiest thing that we’ve ever done. The second one is upbeat, and my solo one won’t be out until next year.
“I have to keep revisiting it. It’s a thing I’ve wanted to do for so many years. I realise I’ve only got one shot at doing it, so I’ve now started to add real instruments and acoustic instruments, whereas this time two years ago it was literally just feedback – but I’ve kind of grown a bit disenchanted with it. I’d listened to it like three times and I think it’s rubbish.”
The Cure embark on a UK & Ireland arena tour this December in support of their new material. Head to Absolute Radio Tickets to check ticket availability.
DECEMBER 2022
Dublin 3Arena – Thu 1st
Belfast SSE Arena – Fri 2nd
Glasgow OVO Hydro – Sun 4th
Leeds First Direct Arena – Tue 6th
Birmingham Utilita Arena – Wed 7th
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena – Thu 8th
London SSE Arena Wembley – Sun 11th
London SSE Arena Wembley – Mon 12th
London SSE Arena Wembley – Tue 13th
