I'm loving the new CD and my favorite song is "Endsong". I know it's the second longest song (after "Watching Me Fall" 2000) but is it officially the longest Intro? I clocked it at 6 Minutes 24seconds before Robert starts singing.

This is a fantastic song! One of my favs on the album and so apropos for us.
https://www.stayfreeradioip.com/post/the-cure-warsong-meaning-and-review

1. Pornography
2. Disintegration
3. Bloodflowers
4. Wish
5. Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
6. Wild Mood Swings
7. The Cure
8. Songs of a Lost World
9. The Head on the Door
10. Seventeen Seconds
11. Faith
12. The Top
13. 4. 13 Dream
14. Three Imaginary Boys/Boys Don't Cry

There's been a lot of talk about SOALW being similar in style to Disintegration and Pornography. I agree , but I think the other overlooked style that is apparent in this album is Wish, especially on songs like A Fragile Thing, Drone:NoDrone, and Endsong.

I’ve only listened to Songs of a Lost World through Apple Music streaming (Japan) and none of the sound issues others have mentioned are present. Might be wrong but it seems to be more of a medium than message thing.

And i totally LOVE U2 but Drone No Drone just has that classic era U2 feel, so punchy and fast paced. Anyone else catch this?

Correct me if I’m wrong, but this print and especially nothing that said “wish tour 1992” in this dumb non-wish font existed on the actual wish tour. Second question, is hot topic merch official? If so, why such a dumb rebranding?

40. "Out of This World"

41. "Charlotte Sometimes"

42. "All I Want"

43. "From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea"

44. "Play for Today"

45. "The Blood"

46. "Just Like Heaven"

47. "Open"

48. "At Night"

49. "In Between Days"

50. "Drone:Nodrone"

51. "The Drowning Man"

52. "I Can Never Say Goodbye"

53. "The Holy Hour"

54. "Warsong"

55. "Primary"

56. "A Strange Day"

57. "The Hanging Garden"

58. "One Hundred Years"

59. "The Figurehead"

60. "Pictures of You"

61. "Fascination Street"

62. "Untitled"

63. "Homesick"

64. "Prayers for Rain"

65. "Like Cockatoos"

66. "A Letter to Elise"

67. "A Forest"

68. "Close to Me"

69. "Push"

70. "Alone"

71. "Endsong"

72. "All Cats Are Grey"

73. "The Funeral Party"

74. "Cold"

75. "Pornography"

76. "Lullaby"

77. "The Same Deep Water as You"

78. "Closedown"

79. "Plainsong"

https://open.spotify.com/track/4NRrr4EdjsXncD77xnWToS?si=olfiB50pRpeNhIlYqN7vJg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5O5mnof890aQ1Wn42H5pCW

No more words needed.

I've been so busy listening to the album, reading all your wonderful posts and reviews and obsessing over the band that I completely missed the interesting font they have used. I'm guessing it's a Mr Smith creation? Regards, Brick

Anybody remember this? Such a great album 🖤🩷🖤 Started listening to them because they opened for the cure the first time I saw them in concert.

Oh my god, it sounds so good!

Obviously all speculation but the new album had me thinking, is there anyone keeping tally of what might potentially be included on a Join The Dots 2 picking up after 2001? A running list of B-Sides and non album tracks. I'm sure it'll be a while before it happens (and honestly I probably have a lot in my vinyl & CD collection that I just don't listen to because I'm lazy haha) but I was curious.

I’m looking for bands that have that sort of dancey introspective chill bass guitar drum combo

I grabbed a screenshot of my favourite bit. A bit that makes me smile every time I see it.

When Simon pushes his head back towards Robert and they do a head hug. ❤️

Hey everyone,

I preordered the white webshop exclusive vinyl from the cure website which was expected to ship on the 31st of October.

As of now when I log into the webshop via chrome it states it’s on the way, yet on the app it says it’s “ready to ship”

I have since emailed their customer service three times and have received no response.

I’m starting to find this quite frustrating considering I am waiting for the physical to arrive to actually listen to the album for the first time!

Anyone else having a really bad experience?

Loving the new Album but want more than 8 songs dammit.

Those of you who have been listening to SOALW song for a while on YouTube as live versions from previous concerts..... are there any more songs you've heard that didn't make the album ?

I had an amazing year living in London from fall 1978 till fall 1979.

During that time I discovered the wonders of The Cure who were just starting out. I don't remember the places and dates but know I attended a number of gigs The Cure performed during daylight hours at small places. I distinctly recall Robert during his collegiate look at one of those wondrous performances that was attended by a small group of folks like me.

If you can share anything about those early gigs I'd welcome it.

It makes it into mine!

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One of the great things about this album release has been the welcome addition of new fans of the band. I've seen comments here, tik tok, X, etc... from people curious about what to listen to - often younger fans too, which has been great to see. The chart website also mentioned their greatest hits album leaping back into the top 40....fantastic!

Just wanted to say welcome to any newcomers. This place is a great place to get recommendations, advice and so on...