"Just read San Francisco SBC Park tickets on sale Sunday 7/18. All tickets are 54.00, but I can't tell if there will be any general admission or not."

(Thanks Elise)

"Friday at 1:00 pm, Robert will be doing an interview on KWOD in Sacramento. Here's the link. http://kwod.net/detail_pages/detail_E.php"

(Thanks Elise)

The Onion A/V Club

Playboy

MusicOMH

Globe & Mail

The Big Issue

Newsday

StudyoImge

(Thanks James, Robbertc, Simon)

"http://www.nme.com/features/108995.htm

when you click where they tell you, you'll see a nice page with the album artwork. there are brief news, a few pics, a fan gallery (nice idea) and the ability to listen to the new album if you enter them your details. the only nice part in all this stuff is the graphics"

(Thanks Pietro)

"German music television VIVA has a competition to win two tickets for the Cure´s concert in New York (including flight and hotel). They want to know the name of the new album (what could it be??:-) Mail to thecure@viva.tv or visit www.viva.tv/thecure. They have a tv-spot for this running, using the TEOTW-Video."

(Thanks Guido)

"Thanks to all who pre-ordered the Japanese import of the new Cure CD from The Ideal Copy. We were originally told that we'd have them in our hands to ship on June 28th - however we have been informed by our suppliers that all Cure Japanese CDs imported into the US ha ve been delayed a week. We are working with our suppliers to get them as soon as possible and we expect to start shipping them on July 7th. Thanks again.

If you did order, you should be receiving an email just similar to this message very soon. We will keep you posted of any further developments. "

(Thanks Chris)

"VH2 in the UK are currently showing 'The Cure: In Control'. It's the Cure's selection of videos, they started with The End of the World, then Robert Smith explaining his next choice (David Bowie - Little Wonder).

It's on from 8pm to 9pm. I only caught it as it started flicking between the music channels, would have missed it otherwise. I see it was mentioned in the UK single release notes though, so maybe I should have been keeping more of an eye out!"

(Thanks Rob)

" 'The Cure' album is out in Brazil now. FNAC in São Paulo is sellign it with the deluxe DVD."

(Thanks Tiemi)

And in Turkey tomorrow:

"Please note that The Cure will be released here in Turkey Tomorrow (1st of July 2004) through Universal Music. Actually we were supposed to have it on the 28th of June like most of the other countries but due to the NATO meeting the release date postponed."

(Thanks Zach)

"Here is the Full Promo CD

http://tcea.com.ar/thecurebackargentinapromo.jpg

http://tcea.com.ar/thecurecdargentinapromo.jpg

Note the "DIFUSION Prohibida su venta".

(Thanks Javier)

(Thanks Olivier and Owen)

Robert Smith talks Xfm through 'The Cure' They're one of the biggest UK acts in the world and this is their first studio album for four years. Get the lowdown on The Cure's eponymous latest from the man himself, Mr Robert Smith, plus hear the album in full right here.

http://www.xfm.co.uk/Article.asp?b=multimedia&id=29840

(Thanks Nina and Ange)

"German 'Viva TV' will show a three-hour-special about the Hurricane- and the Southisde-Festival in a show called "Fast Forward" on July 21st, starting 20:00 hours. And 'Südwestfernsehen' will show a 45-minutes "Best of Southside Festival" on Juli 3rd and 10th, starting 10.15 hours."

(Thanks Simon)

"In the Sacramento Bee today there's an article about the Curiosa Festival in Sacramento. The link to the story is below:

http://www.sacticket.com/music/story/9825244p-10747718c.html

Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 17, 2004, for $49.50. There will also be a limited number of general admission floor tickets. The second stage will be outside in the parking lot."

(Thanks Mariano)

"Just got back from Virgin Megastore in Orange, CA and while they do not currently have the Japanese Version, they will have it either next week or the week after. Unfortunately, they will not allow special orders but they did assure me it would be in store soon. "

(Thanks Steve)

"The same shop that had the midnight release in kansas have all the imports and the vinyl on order and will call me as soon as they are in. i can email again when i receive a phone call from them."

(Thanks Shane)

(Thanks Simon)

(Thanks Jeff)

(Thanks Craig)

(Thanks Michael)

"We have in www.hispacure.tk a new cure contest to celebrate the official cure parties in BARCELONA and VALENCIA (SPAIN)

UNIVERSAL MUSIC SPAIN, NOSFERATU PRODUCTIONS AND HISPACURE FORUM will be doing two special cure parties in BARCELONA AND VALENCIA !! IN THESE PARTIES WE'LL HAVE A LOT OF CURE OFFICIAL STUFF FOR THE CURE FANS: T-SHIRTS, POSTERS, CD PROMO SINGLES, FLYERS, STICKERS AND ALSO SOME BACKSTAGES TO MEET THE CURE IN SANTIAGO CONCERT (16th July)...

BARCELONA PARTY (SATURDAY 3th July)

Nocturna Club Av. Fabregada, 91 (Jto. La farga) Av. Carrilet (L1) - Can Serra (L1) Hospitalet de Llobregat - Barcelona

VALENCIA PARTY (FRIDAY 9 th July)

Sala : Bounty Club Valencia Direccion : Musico Jose Iturbi, 4 (Valencia)

AND WE HAVE A REALLY SPECIAL CONTEST !!! YOU CAN WIN 10 PACKS (5 FOR EVERY PARTY AND CITY) WITH 1 TICKET TO ENTER FREE TO THE PARTY + 1 CD PROMO SINGLE + 1 OFFICIAL CURE T-SHIRT (IN THE DISCO'S DOOR YOU CAN SELECT THE T-SHIRT MODEL AND THE SIZE!!) SO JUST SEND A MAIL TO spanishcure@yahoo.es with your name and surname. nick at hispacure.tk, and just tell us if you want to go to BARCELONA party or VALENCIA PARTY.

We'll give the name of the winners two days before every party! so if barcelona party is on saturday 3 th July (you'll fiind the 5 winners next 1 th July in hispacure), and if VALENCIA party is on 9 th July we'll give the winners on 7 th July in hispacure!

more info in: www.hispacure.tk and please remember that HISPACURE will give the packs with ticket, cd promo single and t-shirt to the winners in the Discos during tha parties!! GOOD LUCK!!

(Thanks to Ivan at Spanish Cure)

" 'Just like heaven' appears on a new french CD compilation : 'Mix Shake - mixed by The Dead Sexy Inc.' Reference : Polydor 982057-6

This compilation also includes tracks from Peaches, PIL, Orgy, OMD..."

(Thanks to Jerome from Plainsong)

"Like he wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times a couple weeks ago, rock critic Jim DeRogatis was talking about summer concert cancellations on XRT last night and mentioned that "Curiosa's still in trouble," but he didn't elaborate."

And more lies:

"Saw the post today regarding further garbage from Jim DeRogatis on the "state" of the Curiosa Festival. This past Monday night I was channel surfing and happened to stop on the local New England Cable Station (NECN) here in Boston. A show is on nightly at 8 called "Newsnight." Anyway, I caught the last 10 minutes or so. The host had on two music critics who do some freelance for the Boston Phoenix, Matt Ashare and Ted Drozdowski. Both are seasoned writers. They were discussing the business aspect of the current music scene, especially the summer concert tours. They were talking about how bad it has been ticket sales wise, including the cancellation of Lollapalooza and how many bands have decided to do indoor tours this summer (Van Halen, Madonna, Prince, etc.) because outdoor shows don't have the same appeal they used to and the light show and stage show indoors can be more extravagant (to justify the outrageous ticket prices). The piece ended with the host asking Matt and Ted what shows they were looking forward to this summer. Both said Prince and Matt also said The Cure/Curiosa tour but he also said he has heard from his "sources/insiders that the tour was in trouble due to poor ticket sales". "

Again, an official source says that Curiosa is doing fine and that "sales are incredibly strong". Maybe someone should call Jim and let him know.

(Thanks Lenore and Mike)

"Im listening to the concert at the Olympia live on RTL2. At 9:30pm, Calogero, one of the French artist, paid a tribute to the Cure during one of his song. That was great. He just said that when he was young, he bought many CDs from The Cure. He also said that he was very proud to play the Olympia this evening (because of The Cure playing too). He said that he started to play the bass thanks to them. He thanked Simon and Robert. The audience was incredibly reactive to what he said. Thats great!"

(Thanks Frederic)

So far, I've found 'Before Three', 'Fake', 'Never', 'Going Nowhere' and 'This Morning'. If you can find more, let me know.

"Just some chart news - the latest midweeks show 'The Cure' at No.6, which is fantastic considering that it has been 12 years since the Cure were in the top ten! Just need to ensure that sales do not drop too much during the week to maintain a top 10 position."

So if you need to buy more copies for yourself, your friends, family, gifts, strangers, etc. , please do it by saturday, so that it will count towards the first week chart position.

(Thanks Kunal)

(Thanks Peter and Brad)

"The two main Chicago rock critics, Greg Kot of the Tribune and Jim DeRogatis of the Sun-Times, are offering fans the chance to win an opportunity to be on their radio show, Sound Opinions, to review "The Cure". Details are at this site: http://www.soundopinions.net/critic/index.html.

The winner is invited to the XRT studios so it's really for Chicago-area fans."

(Thanks Lenore)

"Today On Xfm Tune in X-Posure Part 2 from 11pm to hear The Cure's new album in full plus the band deliver a track by track commentary!"

(Thanks Ange)

Update: Yes, I know about the on-line stores. I meant if you find it in a local store today, please let me know (store, location, etc.).

"i got my hands on my local music shops last delux cd. as i was walking up to the counter these two boys that couldn't have been older than 12 were running to the rack. one stopped dead in front of me and looked at the cd in my hand and yelled "HE GOT IT ALREADY!!!!". he looked really pissed off about it. i just thought it was cute that kids that young would be into the cure. but then again, mtv and the radio have been playing "the end of the world" non stop."

(Thanks Asa)

(Thanks Pietro)

"The bands playing on June 30th at the Olympia in Paris will each have a 30 minutes set. Each set will be followed by a 10 minutes live interview on stage while the stage is rearranged for the next band. It is not sure yet that The Cure would be closing the show and have a little more time on stage. But i doubt they do not close the show. (If they close, they would play around 11.20PM). The concert, said and confirmed to be accoustic, will be aired live from the beginning that is exactly scheduled at 8PM French time. In case of an encore, it should be aired live too.

Bands playing : Raphaël, Calogero, Mickey 3D, Etienne Daho, Placebo, The Cure. (probably not in this order)"

(Thanks Julien)

"The last issue of the french magazine 'Les Inrockuptibles' (#448) has a review for 'The Cure'. See the scan here :

http://jjcc.chez.tiscali.fr/curepress/Inrock448Review.jpg

and also an advert for the album :

http://jjcc.chez.tiscali.fr/curepress/FnacAdvert.jpg

This is a scan of the FNAC store display for 'The Cure' in France :

http://jjcc.chez.tiscali.fr/curepress/curedisplayfnac.jpg

Also, The Cure will appear in the french TV news ('Le Journal Télévisé') on France 2, tomorrow (june 29th) at 8:00 pm. But don't know if it's an interview or just a report..."

(Thanks Jerome)

"The Rhapsody music program has their review of the Cure up:

"The group's 2004 album, the first since 2000's Bloodflowers, is a dark listen, but not self-consciously so -- the band (especially Robert Smith) sounds comfortable and inspired. The Cure blueprinted this miasma of heavy rhythms and lush, fluid guitar work years ago, and here they relish in it."

Also the full US version of the album is up."

(Thanks Joel)

"I Found a review on Spiegel Online (www.spiegel.de): http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/0,1518,306171,00.html"

(Thanks Der Scabo)

"In one of the principal web pages of Mexico group esmas.com it Televisa, a brief review of The is published The Cure, as well as comments of the new album, the Link sends them:

http://www.esmas.com/espectaculos/musica/373921.html

as curious fact under the picture of the new album says "the cover of the disk is the only bad of the new disk of The Cure, although to my in the personal thing if I like quite sour."

(Thanks Victor)

(Thanks majorcure)

"I've just been into HMV on Pitt st. in Sydney and they have The cure as their album of the week, there are also a competition they ae running to win the back catalogue of albums."

(Thanks Tom)

(Thanks Jewel)

"Here's an online contest to win a Schecter Diamond Series Omen-6 guitar signed by the band.

http://www.buymusichere.net/rel/v2_home.php?storenr=103&deptnr=183"

(Thanks Justin)

"There was a Cure CD release party at this yuppie bar called Innjoy on June 28th. It was being sponsored by The Onion & Geffen. Basically if you came dressed like Robert or just happened to look like him you would win free tickets to Curiosa, CD's etc., as well as you could have bought the CD at midnight there. The place was packed. But no one seemed to be there for The Cure. No one was dressed up at all. It would have been easy to win. The crowd that goes there generally seems to frown upon people like us. Probably not the right place for real fans. But they never hurt for business. Sorry I didn't report it sooner."

(Thanks Kevin)

"My wife and I were in Daytona Beach yesterday (June 28) and walked into an old record store here on a whim - Atlantic Sounds. To our surprise, not only were they playing "The Cure" in the store (the whole album!) but the *vinyl* (which the owner was kind enough to sell to us half a day early due to our obvious excitement!!!) was also being prominently displayed at the front.

The whole thing was really unexpected (especially in Daytona) and made us smile for the rest of the day..."

(Thanks Jack)

"My daughters told me that the last couple of times they have gone to the movies here (in Rome, Georgia) the theatre has been playing the Cure while they waited for the movie to start - they said they have played Love Cats, Just LIke Heaven, and Boys Don't Cry. Somebody there has good taste!! "

(Thanks Shannon)

"I just came back from CD Replay in Toronto, Canada, where they were planning a week ago on getting the domestic release of The Cure, and have just gotten the album today. The problem for Canadian fans, it seems based on this store, is we're getting the crappy US 11 track version. This is a departure from usual practice as Canada is usually treated like the "rest of the world". For example, in October 2001, when Island records wanted to release Pulp's "We Love Life", Canada got the copy the non-UK world got, while the album had to wait over half a year to be released by a different distributor in the US in spring 2002 -- probably because it's such a huge market and Pulp's success was in doubt. (By the way, "This Is Hardcore" is one of the best albums of the '90s in my opinion, along with Wish.) If any fans are in Canada, specifically Toronto, though, CD Replay (located on Yonge and Bloor) is selling the regular 11 track album for $13.99 and the deluxe 11 track version for $16.99."

(Thanks Iqbal)

(Thanks Ben)

" we're having our listening party tomorrow night Tuesday June 29th. I appreciate your posting this before! Here's the info link: http://www.bubastis.com/funeral/cureparty.html "

"you can vote for the end of the world video on muchmoremusic top 10 countdown.

here is the link: http://www.muchmoremusic.com/top10/

vote as many times as possible!"

(Thanks Jeff)

"The Cure’s “End of the World” is up for voting on RIFTrock.com’s top rock of the week chart this week. You can vote over at www.riftrock.com. If you would like to post this on your site that would be great. Help get the band to #1. "

(Thanks Ashley)

All Music Guide (3 out 5)

Pitchfork (7.7 out of 10)

BBC

London Evening Standard (4 out of 5)

The Metro (3 out of 5)

(Thanks Alex, Shayne, Mark, Bennion, Lenore, Ian and Ange)

(Thanks John)

"I bought the Deluxe version of The Cure a couple of days ago, here in Amsterdam. I think enough is said about the album itself (I'm one of those people who start to like it more and more every day), but I didn't read much about the DVD. It contains three outtakes of songs, two of them instrumental, and quite obviously, without vocals the songs don't really work. Also, the image-quality of the DVD is pretty bad, and it's edited in an incredibly My First Editing Software fashion. However, there's one highlight, in the last one and a half minute of The Promise (or The Broken Promise, as it is called here). It's great to watch Jason get into a kind of trance while drumming like a madman. At one point, he loses a drumstick, and continues beating the cymbals with his hand, until a guy (who is that, anyway?) who has been standing next to the drumkit, sort of supporting Jason, hands him a new stick, which he grabs in an eyeblink, and continues drumming. Usually, Jason's too cool for school, but this is really an impressive moment, and an awesome little scene on an otherwise pretty dull DVD. I would have liked something similar to the interviews on the Trilogy DVD, but there's just uninteresting early-version music on it, and really-trying-very-hard-to-impress studio impressions.

And did anyone check the link to the "secret" site already? Even more unnecessary rubbish. Extremely low-quality interviews with Robert, and a boring Beatlesque photo slideshow.

Well, let's hope the upcoming singles will include some worthwhile material..."

(Thanks Jamal)

Update: "Further to Jamal's DVD review, the guy who hands Jason his drum stick back is in fact Ross Robinson who is seen throughtout the clip "conducting" Jason. And yeah, the DVD was a complete waste of time. I wish I'd saved a few pennies and just bought the regular jewel-case CD instead of the larger CD/Boring DVD pack. At least the regular CD would have fit in my bloody CD rack !!!!"

(Thanks Dave Ace)

"The fact that today is the hottest day of the year so far was not going to deter me from finding 'The Cure' somewhere in Hong Kong. Usually, new releases down reach here for about three weeks after a UK release date, so my hopes were not high. I arrived in 'Hong Kong Records', looked under 'C' and, as I expected, did not see 'The Cure'. As I was leaving the shop, however, I noticed a huge pile of the new album by the cashier, to my great surprise. Both the regular UK release and the deluxe DVD version are available. The deluxe edition is HK$119 (US$15/£8.30). I have to say, the CD version is incredible compared to the streaming versions. 'Lost' is one of the best openers ever."

(Thanks Paul R.)

And in New Zealand too:

"Yes, The Cure has reached The End of the World and arrived safe and sound here in New Zealand. It's the 12 track release with DVD and retails for NZ$39.95.

There are billboards around Auckland city to promote the release. "

(Thanks Steve)

"Olsson's Books & Records (at 106 S. Union St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314) will have free Cure button sets - while supplies last - with purchase of the new Cure CD, "The Cure." Also, come in and sign up to enter to win a pair of tickets to the Curiosa Festival, August 6th at Merriweather Post. The Cure's latest CD is out Tuesday, June 29th. The CD is also in our listening station from June 28th to July 31st."

(Thanks Rust)

"there is a release party of the new album in Vienna this Friday and Universal has already been glueing posters around the city for it. There's an announcement on the web that says "The Cure and Universal present the new album on Friday 2nd, Club U4 in Vienna". "

(Thanks Markus)

"Not sure if this was mentioned before but since i saw recent news about Lit doing a cure cover..I read this on their website from kevin of LIT.

WHfS Festival

"It seems drinking in the sun all day and fading out early doesnt pay off. my sleepy ass missed out on meeting whfs headliner and goth guru, Robert Smith., Of The Cure. The other guys promised he was a very cool guy. they even hooked him up with a copy of the new album. No, Not because we are trying to get the up coming cure tour but, because we covered, "Pictures of you". It is my understanding that Robert was cruising the party with a lit album in his hands all night. Damn I missed out!!!!"

There is also a picture of robert with the guys on the news section of the LIT website http://www.litlounge.com/default2.htm"

(Thanks Nothing)

"Hi i made a quick translation of the review in Gaffa:

Fifteen years ago every highschool class had a Cure fan. There was always someone sitting in the back with washed out clothes, wild hair and bagpack with Robert Smith written all over it. It is long time ago that the band was such an integrated part of the alternative youth, and the last decade has in fact been a personal and creative reel. Most people didn’t expect more cure records after Bloodflowers from 1999 (EDIT: Grrr, typical fuck up), but meeting producer and cure fan Ross Robinson (Slipnot, Korn etc.) made Smith find back the glow. And “the cure” opens quite confidently with Lost, that builds up slowly and becomes a grand (and quite cure’ish) hymn about obsession. From here the album folds out as the most embracing, but also most muscular release in many years. Songs like Labyrinth and before three rises potently with roaring whirlpools of guitar and a Robert Smith, who sings more powerful than heard in a long time. The End Of The World and Taking Off shows The Cures special pop-sensibility in bloom, and besides a couple of anonymous tracks underway, “the cure” is a surprisingly fit record from a band one stopped having expectations about. ”I’m going nowhere, could be, could be I’m already there?”, Smith asks dark and beautiful on the brilliant trifle Going Nowhere, that closes the album. But the direction of The Cure seems more right than in a long time.

By Jesper Nykjær Knudsen (GAFFA)

– 4 out of 6 stars"

(Thanks Tommy)

"I send you (in spanish) my review of the album publish in the Spanish music magazine www.muzikalia.com (http://www.muzikalia.com/leerdisco.php?referencia=989)

Maybe someone can translate it to you :-) "

(Thanks Manuel)

"i will be doing a radio show between 12:00-1:15 (east coast time) this coming tuesday(june 29), on a college radio WRPI 91.5 you can listen to it on line as well as call in for a CURE request. a friend had asked me to be a guest, knowing that i was there years ago and knew they had TONS of cure vinyl http://www.wrpi.org/ (click real audio at the top of your screen) the request line is there as well, so please-- feel free to make a request. WE DO NOT HAVE THE NEW ALBUM. its all old albums!!!!!!!!!"

(Thanks Kathy)

"I got the answer about broadcasting The Cure tonight from Southside Festival :

Hello Agnes,

Unfortunately we're not able to say if there will be a web broadcast of the "The Cure"-concert tonight. We don't have the broadcasting rights yet, but the negotiations are still going on. Just have a look at the stream at 22:00 - maybe we will be able to broadcast it.

Cheers, Fabian Seitz "

(Thanks Agnes)

Update: They DID stream it and despite some problems in the middle of the set and a weird mix, it worked very well.

"There was a review of The Cure in today's Mail on Sunday. They only have a tiny music review section and usually only review a couple of things (the other thing today was a Bob Dylan concert they gave 2 out of 5 stars). The Cure got 3 out of 5 stars, and here's the text, should you want it:

The Cure are having a second wind, 25 years after their debut as nervy, ingenuous post-punks. The wheel of fashion has come round to them, bringing a Q Inspiration Award, reverential namechecks from young bands and offers of guest appearances for Robert Smith. They have a new producer, Ross Robinson, an American nu-metal impresario who persuaded Smith to explain each song to the band before they played it, an idea so simple that in the annals of goth-rock it goes down as revolutionary.

The move does little for The Cure's playing and positively harms the guitars, which often fall into dull cyclic patterns, but it has a dramatic effect on Smith himself. He sings with so much passion it's almost uncomfortable. He rages, he yells, he howls like a teenager whose PlayStation has gone wrong, and yet he sounds completely himself, arty yodel and all. It's a patchy album, but a great vocal performance."

(Thanks Rob)

And a review from the San Francisco Chronicle:

Sunday, June 27, 2004 (SF Chronicle)

CD REVIEWS

THE CURE

Rating: Good (on a scale of Don't Bother, Below Average, Good, Very Good, Excellent)

Last year, before young bands like the Rapture and Hot Hot Heat made their raccoon-eyed brand of goth-rock popular again, the original members of the Cure were locked in the studio with producer Ross Robinson. He's the guy who made albums by frightening nu-metal acts like Slipknot and Korn sound like the arrival of the apocalypse. Now he was trying to get this group of dour Englishmen in their 40s with bird's-nest hair, some of whom have been playing since 1976, to open up and not only perform together like a new band but to discuss the emotional intricacies of each song before recording it. There were tantrums, tears, even threats of violence. But the Cure (including Robert Smith, left) grudgingly went along with the plan. The result sounds like the entire history of the band replayed in just under an hour, with even more turbulence, bluster and darkness than the first time. It's an interesting exercise because songs like "Labyrinth" and "The Promise" clearly have more intensity than their predecessors. But it also feels a bit pointless. Rather than offer a band that has been spinning its wheels for the past 10 years a chance to embrace the moment, Robinson merely asks the Cure to look back. "Us or Them," the group's one attempt at sounding like the producer's other clients, feels noisy and forced. The rest of the album confirms the Cure still has the power to make people swoon, but is that really enough? -- Aidin Vaziri

(Thanks Lenore)

(Thanks Justin)

"MTV will repeat the Imola festival special this evening (sunday) at 22.30 CET

It will also repeat the Coca Cola Live on july 4th (sunday) at 14.00 CET

On the site www.mtv.it , in the green section ("Music"), there are the links to a photogallery of the Imola show (the Cure are in the first five photos), and to a stream of an interview taken in the backstage at the Imola show: click on Rob's face, then on the "continua" below the cure pic, then on robert's face again in the green square in the middle of the page. Below it there's the italian translation : it's a very long interview, it lasts 10 minutes! The questions are:

Do you think your music has been influenced by the label change?

Was the sound in "The Cure" definite since the beginning or did you change something?

Why the album opens with such a dark song , "Lost"?

Is Ross the reason why the guitars are so heavy and always present?

Do you often think of the theme of time passing?

What can you tell us about the video, directed by Floria Sigismondi and not by your long-time collaborator Tim Pope?

"Close to me" is in MTV 's list of the Best 100 videos ever made. What do you think of it?

What do you think about younger bands citing you as a major influence?

What can you tell us about Curiosa?

(Thanks Pietro)

"just to let you know was able to get the deluxe ‘The Cure’ (with DVD) in Melbourne today (Sunday June 27 2004) from JB-Hifi Brighton!"

(Thanks Andrew)

"In preparation for their "win it before you can buy it" weekend for "the cure", 105.9 the Buzz in Phillipsburg, PA just aired an all-Cure edition of their hour-long "90's at noon" program. the playlist was as follows:

bloody brilliant hearing twilight garden & burn on local radio!"

(Thanks Earbrass)

(Thanks Michael)

(Thanks Michael)

(Thanks Andi)

"MTV italy just aired a 30 minute special on the Imola show. Only the last five minutes were about the Cure (or do you want the Calling interview? ;D); they showed a very tiny bit of us or them and a longer bit (1 minute -2 maybe) of pictures of you. the interview, showed mixed up with the live stuff, was about:

he likes to be in festivals, and doesn't give too much importance to the fact that he is the top name on the bill. he likes to see the other bands, hang around and stuff.

they started rehearsing from one week before the show, considering this is the kick off show of the summer. he said they just played the whole set in one day without problems and then said to each other "what are we gonna do for the next six days?"

This is the difference compared to the old albums: in the old one, having they recorded live all together, they already know what to do when playing live. instead, for the other albums, the first time there were always hard times remembering the right notes. 'The Cure' was recorded in 6 weeks, Bloodflowers in 1 year!!!

He said it is gonna be an interesting summer, because they are changing as a band. They now say to each other things that maybe it would be better not to say (i did not get what he meant... difficult concept!)

(Now that's a provocative and interesting comment, isn't it? Last time he said something like that was on the Wish Tour. - Craig)

He was asked what to say to new audiences that were approaching to the cure for the first time, he said they only wanted to be intense. He really believed, before recording, that the album would've been the most 'difficult' in the cure history, dark and heavy both musically and emotionally.

the spark: the interviewer asked him what brought him to music. he said he did not remember it, and thinking to it, it was very strange, because he was not one of those children who like to be watched since their early ages. he only approached music at 16, and when he got on stage for the first time, he thought "wow. that's beautiful". he's glad he began.

i've gone out of memory, so i may as well have done great mistakes in transcribing. but i think the message is there. very banal questions, i ask myself how does it feel to repeat the same answer for years again and again and again and again and again... : ) "

(Thanks Pietro)

"I don't remember anyone having this mentionend before, but the Rock Werchter festival, and by the same occasion The Cure's concert at this event, will be shown realtime online at www.rockwerchter.be ( then choose a language and go to the "Live" section, but i guess you could've figured that one out by yourself :) ). "

(Thanks Laurent)

"As of 2:00 Sat, there were 3 copies of the enhanced cd at the WalMart in Brea, Orange Co., CA (on Imperial), priced at $12.88!"

(Thanks MickelCure)

"In tomorrow's Sunday Calendar, in the part 2 section, page 48, there's an article on Robert and a separate review of the new album. "

(Thanks bisky bisky)

Rock / New CD from the band to celebrate the 25-year career

"The Cure sound is always rougher"

The Cure celebrate with this album the 25 years of career. The footprint is more rock. Guilt or merit is to be searched in the production left to Ross Robinson, the inventor of nu-metal of bands like Korn and Slipknot.For the first time Robert Smith, other than working with a producer agreed on discussing the melodies with the band members. More group and less Robert Smith. "Lost" is a crescendo of obsessed rootlessness. "Labyrinth" plays on voice effects and monochord guitars, while "Before three" on softer melodies. Penetrating musical paths in "Anniversary" and in the last song, the dark "The promise". In the single "The end of the world" the announcement of an unavoidable destiny. "(I don't know what's going) on" and "Taking off" take us back to the 80s dark wave of which the Cure were the headliners. Better on record than live.

by Mario Luzzato Fegiz in the "Corriere della Sera"

(Thanks Pietro)

"The Cure are featured in Sonic Seducer and also Zillo in their 7/2004 issues. you can find an excerpt of the Zillo titlestory here... (in german language) http://www.zillo.de/magazin/mags/072004/magazin_leseproben_072004_the_cure.html "

(Thanks Dennis)

Update: All songs are now available...except to those using Macs. Has anybody figured out a way to save them?

(Thanks John)

(Thanks Markus)

Update: "The festival is webcasted via DAS DING, the exact url is...

http://www.dasding.de/events/ssf04/stream.html?DD=68f08a007f08c15f047e1a3a6d880f23

I don't know if they broadcast all gigs, but simply have a look, when the cure are supposed to play on sunday... (10pm) "

(Thanks Dennis)

"The Cure is now on the list for mtv2 rock countdown here is the link http://www.mtv.com/onair/mtv2/rock_countdown/vote/

the countdown airs saturdays at 8p.m. ET"

(Thanks Jared)

Update: "' The End of the World' made it to #20 on this week's MTV2's Rock Countdown. Another Curiosa band, Muse, came in at #19 with "Time Is Running Out".

The list is at http://www.mtv.com/onair/mtv2/rock_countdown/vote/ (Apparently not updated for this week yet, though)

(Thanks Norma)

"I just wanted to let you know there'll be a Cure concert on La Deux, at 18.45. http://www4.rtbf.be/rtbf_2000/bin/view_something.cgi?id=0149317_custom&api_id=1612374

It'll be shown again later this evening, at 23.20."

(Thanks Lynn)

"directly lifted from the bbc6 newsletter...

THE CURE

On Monday we'll be celebrating the genius of The Cure by making their new eponymous LP our Album of the Day. Throughout the day we will be playing tracks from the album, each broadcast with comments from Robert Smith recorded EXCLUSIVELY for 6 Music . From Monday morning you'll be able to read Music Week presenter Mark Sutherland's review of the album and post your own comments online.

LINK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/music/aotd_cure.shtml'

(Thanks Dennis)

(Thanks Tempest 2Wicked)

Radio & Records Alternative Airplay: stays at # 21

Billboard Modern Rock: up to # 19 from # 20

German Alternative Charts: down to # 7 from # 6

(Thanks Pietro)

"Well just wanna let you guys know that Channel V in Malaysia has put TEOTW video on heavy rotation. I'm SO HAPPY..... Also, finally Join the Dots has reached our shores here too.....I'm SO DOUBLE HAPPY!!!!!!!...."

(Thanks Majorcure)

"There is a BIG advert about The Cure´s "The Cure" in the issue from today of EL País de las Tentaciones. It includes the same photo as the cover from Mondo Sonoro."

(Thanks to Sharon from Charlotte Sometimes)

"I was watching Comedy Central just now on my computer and I had the window behind my browser, but I could still hear the audio. Then I heard TEOTW playing, but I knew I didn't have any playlists open. I then opened the TV window, and saw that there was a full advertisement about The Cure's new single, AND they were talking about the Curiosa tour. I'll keep watching Comedy Central tonight, and if I see the advertisement again, I'll be sure to record it."

(Thanks Dan)

"As subscribers to the Washington Post, we receive our Sunday circular ads on Saturday. 'The Cure' CD is featured as an upcoming new release in store ads from Target, Best Buy and Circuit City.

Playboy, July 2004 Music Reviews section, page 37

SPARTA - Porcelain: When critical fave At the Drive-In crashed in 2001, two bands rose from the wreckage: the psychedelic Mars Volta and Sparta, which stayed true to ATDI's angst-tinged thunder. Frontman Jim Ward sounds like the Cure's Robert Smith on steroids as he rips through rockmetal joints such as "Death in the Family" and "Breaking the Broken." This is one CD that Mom won't be borrowing any time soon. (Dreamworks) *** - Alison Prato"

(Thanks Kate)

Comeback kids

Lisa Verrico

Our correspondent welcomes the band that never went away THE CURE

The Cure (Polydor)

4 out of 5 stars

IT WOULD be unfair to compare the Cure with the crop of cool Eighties acts now making comebacks. It’s not just that the band have never been away — their last studio album was the reasonably well-received Bloodflowers (2000) — it’s that they have never really slotted into a scene. It’s true the Cure were once Gods of the Goth movement (no matter how much the singer Robert Smith tries to deny it now), but at the same time they were paving the way for alternative rock. At the peak of their commercial success the Cure played synth-pop (Love Cats, Let’s Go to Bed), they have frequently strayed into psychedelic-rock territory, and they will always boast a singer too wilfully introspective to join any kind of club.

If the Cure’s 13th studio album feels like a band on a revival trip, it’s their own fault. The bulk of their Nineties output wasn’t up to much and their biggest sellers of late have been a couple of best-of albums and a collection of B-sides and rarities, released earlier this year.

Throw in their recent appearances on US festival bills — the favourite place for Eighties bands to wring a few more dollars out of their back catalogue — and it’s hard to believe that the Cure are doing much more than shuffling slowly towards career closure.

Hard to believe, that is, until halfway through Lost, the new album’s opening track. It starts with Smith howling the line “I can’t find myself” over and over, to a strummed, slightly off-key electric guitar, then builds into a chaotic, hypnotic, electro-rock song. Smith’s vocals sound better than they have for a decade — he still sings as if he has the weight of the world on his shoulders, but no longer as though he’s suicidal about it.

In part, you can thank the producer Ross Robinson, a man more used to working with US bands Korn and Limp Bizkit. Smith’s crystal-clear vocals sit on top of a rhythmic bass line, chiming guitars and a thumping drum beat and never sink into a sludgy mix, often the Cure’s problem in the past. By the time Lost ends in a blaze of feedback, you’ll be tapping your toes.

Surprisingly, the Cure manage to keep the quality up throughout the entire album. Labyrinth has a U2-style stadium feel with a dash of Jane’s Addiction, the buzzy guitar-backed Before Three has a dreamy pop hook and the happiest lyrics you’re likely to hear from Smith, and there are handclaps and chirpy guitars on the effects-laden alt rock end. Smith can still get gloomy, mostly about women he wishes he had (Truth, Goodness and Beauty), or had and lost (the techno beats-backed Anniversary), but for once he’s not bringing everyone else down with him.

Where Robinson really makes his mark is on Us or Them, the album’s toughest track. Smith screams about terror and death over crashing guitars and subtle strings. It still sounds like the Cure, but it could have been made by a band half their age. That may leave old Cure fans cold — they have wallowed with Smith in his misery for 25 years and no doubt don’t want to stop now.

For the band, however, it could mean a new lease of life. Already the radio-friendly first single The End of the World is persuading a younger generation that the Cure may be worth a listen. (Smith’s appearance in South Park had already laid the groundwork.) Whether they are prepared to swap the glamour of the Strokes for a fortysomething man with bird’s-nest hair, smudged lippy and too much eyeliner remains to be seen. Whether Smith will continue — he threatens to retire after almost every album and hardly needs the money — or prefer the Cure go out on a high is another matter.

For once, though, it’s a comeback (of sorts) that doesn’t have dollar signs on its cover.

(Thanks Hugh)

"Hubby and I were at our local WalMart (in El Cajon, CA) earlier and found the cd there. Only the basic version, though. So, if you want it early check your WalMart There is some extra having to do with a secret part of the main site where you can see video interviews."

(Thanks Serena)

"the main screenshot says

"play all

back on (lost instrumental)

the broken promise (the promise instrumental)

someone's coming (scratch truth goodness and beauty vocals)"

if you choose play all, the music of lost instrumental begins, and the video is at first some guys preparing the studio, then the band doing various things (ie chatting, arriving, strumming guitars a little, doing stuff in front of computers).

then at circa the half of the 1st song you actually see them playing, and it's very "scenic". they were really candlelit ! they are placed each in front of the other, in circle, and they're something, but honestly i don't think it's them playing actually "lost", because music & their movements don't seem to fit.

after the end of lost, screen fades out & fades in and the promise begins. more or less it's the same concept as in lost, but this time it seems more like they're playing the promise. especially at the end, jason is definitely playing it.you can tell.

at one point, during one of the "movimented" fragments of the song, one stick falls from his hand!!! he keeps drumming with his palm till one guy drops it to him!! just great!!!! : D

screen fades out & fades in...

the band is in a different room, or at least they moved something.

they're in circle as always, and robert is standing in front of a mic without guitar. this time truth goodness and beauty is with vocals, (robert sings additional backing vocals in this take, the "main" ones seem to run on tape) so it seems the real song. (btw, very nice song. reminds me a lot the wish era, especially from the dreamy guitars). simon has a sticker on his bass reading "make music not war". lol !! honestly i don't understand what does "scratch truth goodness and beauty vocals" mean. do you have any clue? maybe it's a slang expression?

then after TG&B there are the credits (just the same thing as it's written in the booklet, nothing more).

if i have to be honest, it was saved by TG&B. otherwise, it is boring, especially during the promise. "

(Thanks Pietro)

".just saw this on ticketmaster.com...

Curiosa Festival:The Cure, Interpol, the Rapture, Mogwai

Coors Amphitheatre

Chula Vista, CA

Tue, Aug 24, 2004 05:00 PM

Onsale to General Public: Sat, 07/10/04 12:00 PM

US $39.50 - US $65.00

(Thanks Matthew)

"From the street team page on the official site:

The Cure on CNN Posted on: 6/25/2004

Check out The Cure on CNN Monday June, 25th on their 'Daily News from Entertainment Weekly' segment and on Sunday June, 27th on CNN Headline news' 'Souncheck' segment. "

Hmm, did they mean Friday the 25th or Monday the 28th?

(Thanks John)

(Thanks Eric)

(Thanks Hugh)

The Cure Record Release Party - Friday - 6.25.04

Underground and Filter bring you The Cure record release party for their upcoming album (cleverly entitled), "The Cure". 25 years and they are still at it with what looks to be one of their most ambitious recordings yet.

Release date is 6.29.04 but of course you can be among the first to listen to it in its entirety this Friday. Loads of giveaways for those who want them, so get to Underground early and grab 'em before they're gone. Filter Magazine also features The Cure in their latest issue, so this is also your chance to save yourself a few bucks and get a free copy. See ya Friday!!

http://www.clubunderground.net/index.php

(Thanks Leah)

And in SLC on Monday:

Utah's KJQ radio station has this to offer:

Hey, all you die-hard Cure fans - this one's for you! The Cure is releasing a new self-titled album on Tuesday, June 29th and we want to give you a chance to listen to it before it hits the streets. Join KJQ for an exclusive Cure Listener party on Monday, June 28th in our worldwide headquarters * Airwaves (located at 515 South 700 East in Salt Lake City). The fun will start at 7pm with food, prizes (some of you will even go home with a copy of the new Cure album) and, of course, great music from The Cure! Another reason why "it's about the music" here at Classic Alternative KJQ!

(Thanks Rachelle and Heron)

The Cure, The Cure (I Am/Geffen)

4 out of 5 stars

Adam Sweeting

Friday June 25, 2004

The Guardian

This is the first new music from the Cure since 2000's Bloodflowers, and their debut for Ross Robinson's I Am label, with Robinson also climbing aboard as co-producer with Robert Smith. Smith had allegedly "retired", but the recuperation period seems to have worked wonders because this strikes a near-perfect balance between the various facets of the band's history. As you'd expect, there are great fog-banks of opulent gloom, which come rolling down the sinister corridors of Anniversary and boil up through the slow-motion churn of The Promise, but however racked and agonised Smith's singing and lyrics become, the album always feels carefully shaped and balanced.

There's nothing here as gleefully skittish as The Love Cats, but The End of the World is as nifty a single as they've ever devised, while the closing track, Going Nowhere, is an elegant and baleful ballad. A masterly performance all round.

And 2 out of 5 from The Independent:

Album: The Cure (2 stars out of 5)

The Cure, GEFFEN

Reviewed by Andy Gill 25 June 2004

As with Morrissey, no one could ever accuse Robert Smith and The Cure of challenging their audience with sudden, unexpected changes in musical direction. Like 2000's Bloodflowers, this eponymous first instalment of the band's new three-album deal with Geffen finds Smith reprising his usual role of the emotionally racked adolescent - almost as embarrassingly inappropriate in a 44-year-old man as his clumsily trowelled mascara - amid a swirling fog of heavily chorused guitars and synth-pads. In other words, pretty much the same as every other Cure album since they went full-blown Goth, except that there's no "Love Cats" to provide a little light relief. The closest The Cure comes to such whimsy is "Taking Off", an uncharacteristic burst of lovestruck exhilaration. Otherwise, Smith is adrift in confusion and melodramatic torment right from the opening strains of "Lost", whose glum discordancy presages a string of songs seemingly triggered by the collapse of a relationship. The key word here is "don't", which recurs in song after song, in lines such as: "I don't want another go around", "Don't say more to me at all" and "Don't tell me that you care". The album's just as stunted musically as emotionally, the bleak chordings and grey washes barely differing throughout, whatever an individual song's outlook.

(Thanks Hugh)

"I've bought "the cure" deluxe edition CD+DVD today in Italy

The CD contains a flash intro that links to a secret site that contains Robert interview and photos.... really cool. The address is http://www.thecure.com/ecd but you can't enter the site unless you have the CD in your cd player....

The DVD is great !!!!!1 There are instrumental version of : Lost The promise and a incredible "someone's coming" with Robert singing the backing vocals..... The DVD is 20 minutes long and you can rip the audio to have "someone's coming"....

What should I say..... ? Great!!!! "

(Thanks Carlo)

"I wanted to let you know that The Cure is out in Italy. I picked up my deluxe edition today at the Amadeus shop for 25 euros. they also had the regular one."

(Thanks Pietro)

"i've just bought "the Cure" album Today in Udine, Italy at the musical box store!! it's great!! taking off and going nowhere are dreaming and fantastic!! it's a shame that i can't hear The bonus tracks..."

(Thanks Fabietto)

"Yes, "The Cure" has been released in italy, I bought the deluxe edition at La Feltrinelli. Obviuosly also the standard edition is available but I didn't see any vinyl."

(Thanks Alessandro)

Germany too:

" 'THE CURE' is out in Germany! The new album is now available at a recordstore in Münster called ELPI. "

(Thanks Stefan)

And it's out in Ireland:

"Just letting you know that I bought "The Cure" today in my local record store, "Rainbow Records", in Carlow, Ireland. They had the thirteen track version (with bonus tracks "Truth, Goodness & Beauty" and "Going Nowhere") but they hope to have delivery of a number of DVD versions tomorrow or Monday. They even said they'll happily exchange the version I bought for the DVD version when it comes in! They are really great guys!"

(Thanks Paddy)

"as i was waiting with bated breath for for the 28th and the release of the new album(uk &ireland) i took a stroll into my local music store and low and behold what was staring me in the face but the new cure album 3 days earlier than expected and not only that it was on the chart stand at number 22 then i went to the c for cure section and there was the bonus dvd version have all my birthdays come at once ......"

(Thanks James)

And Tokyo too:

"Some lines to let you know that the album is out in TOKYO. Have got mine in "Tower Records" Ikebukuro for 2.500 Yens (about 23$). In bonus, there's also a booklet (16 pages) with the translation of all the lyrics into japanese + a short review of the making of the album and the past of the group. But won't help you much if you're not fluent in japanese... ;) "

(Thanks MARC)

Don't forget Poland:

"just wanted to let you know, that I just bought the Deluxe Version of THE CURE at Traffic Club for 15,15 Euro. The regular Version is available for 11,70 Euro."

(Thanks Sascha)

"I just came back from watching with friends the Euro’s first and dramatic quarter final Portugal vs. England which Portugal has won on penalties. As the match overrun the time I expected I just saw the end of The Cure’s performance of TEOTW at the TV Total show and the following interview with Robert. There were no news on any relevant topics and they had a small talk about the Euro and Robert being a fan.

The performance of the song was quite strange as the guys seemed to be very disappointed about England’s football crash. As the show was broadcasted live the band had to perform the song just a few moments after England’s football disaster. After the performance Robert came to Stefan Raab to answer his questions. Firstly, Stefan announced that The Cure would market their first album after four years and that we just heard ‘End of the Road’. (Quite embarrassing that he couldn’t remember the right title)!!

Stefan: You feel very sad?

Robert: I feel like it’s the end of the world.

Stefan: So that fits quite well?

Robert: We ought to play more upbeat happy songs.

Stefan: Maybe it’s a good promotion tool…

Robert: mmmh… that’s not gonna work anywhere inside England. Everywhere in the rest of the world I imagine that…

Stefan interrupts: Are you very much into football?

Robert: Yeah. Actually, my favourite team that I’ve seen in the tournament so far was Portugal. I think they are the best football team in the tournament.

Stefan: I kept my fingers crossed for England.

Robert: Yeah, we heard you all. (looks into the audience) You are HORRIBLE to us. (smiles) Just because…

Stefan interrupts: No, half of the audience was for England. (interjection of someone from the audience). But you know , we know the feeling. We know how it is to be off. (Germany’s football team was already out of the Euro-championship for one day)

Robert: Yes, we’ve got some Germans with us and we’ve had one whole day being able to go (and waves with his hand and smiles).

Stefan: Yeah, one day you could kid us. The Dutch still have two days to go. Well, that’ the way it is.

Then Stefan asked Robert to give an autograph for someone and contacted two guys, Olli and Elton, who are reporting from Portugal for the show and were now somewhere at a party.

Stefan: Olli and Elton, what’s up?

Elton: I am a big Cure fan (pointing on his Trilogy-shirt). What could be better than sending home the English players with a quiet song.

Then, Elton told something about the atmosphere in Portugal being at a party and had a small chat with Stefan.

Stefan: Robert, next time, 2006 in Germany, we will be competing again (referring to the world championship in football in Germany). I’m sorry for all England fans. That may have been the biggest fizzling since the invention of fish’n’chips."

(Thanks Alexander)

Update: "Here is the link to 'THE END OF THE WORLD' and Robert talking ´bout football!!! "

(Thanks Dennis)

Update: "I think it should be mentioned that after the German TV-show last night, while the credits were shown, Robert was banging his microphone against his head and throwed it on the seat next to him. So he seemed very upset being part of such a horrible and embarrassing TV-show (the whole 'end of the road'-thing, those 'Elton+Olli'-blokes etc.) and I think he's absolutely right."

(Thanks Alex)

"I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank members of the fantastic international team that accepted to work on this COMPLETELY INDEPEDENT PROJECT : Pascal Milette, the designer in Québec, Stephen for English, Levko and Markus for German, Javier for Spanish and Sandro for Portuguese translations, Silva and her friend for her incredible pictures and the Italian version, Laurent, the publisher, Nicolas of Voodoo Smile who's building the internet site which will allow fans from all around the world to get this book (English and French probably in August ; other languages a bit later) and Jérôme of Plainsong who's give in hand for the dummies.

So many thanks to them to make it possible."

(Thanks David)

"After playing alt.end just now, the XRT dj said $15 lawn tickets are on sale for a "limited time" for Curiosa in Chicago."

Maybe it's XRT's way of apologizing for playing alt.end? I keed, I keed! : )

(Thanks Lenore)

Update: "Saw your blurb about $15 concert tickets as announced by XRT. It's actually to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the venue and most of the concerts playing there during July and August are eligible but you must buy your tickets before July 31. One article I read said you had to buy your tickets in person at a ticketmaster outlet. No other charges would be applied. But I did see a special $15 ticket choice on ticketmaster.com so they may now be selling them online too. Just fyi. "

(Thanks Maggie)

"Just a reminder cure release party in Providence Rhode Island June 28th Century Lounge in Providence doors at 9pm...album give aways all night plus Robert Smith Look alike Contest winner gets tickets to the show in boston... we have to get pictures of the contestants for geffen and the cure..... remember its this monday.. for directions goto www.centurylounge.com for more info on this night. goto www.nokturnalenchantments.com click on forum"

(Thanks Morgaine)

"Release party in Sao Paulo, at FNAC, on June 29, 7 pm. The Picture (cover band) is playing.

Apparently it is an "official" release party.

(Thanks IsoBel)

Update: "Just to update the Isobel's info about the brazilian party release: that party is going to be in the FNAC Pinheiros (there're 2 FNACs in São Paulo). And it is official! "

(Thanks Alvaro)

"I was wondering if you might be able to post a request for other Cure fans to vote for TEOTW in Australia’s JJJ Net 50 this Saturday night (JJJ is a national radio station in Australia). The link is:

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/net50/vote.htm

This single has been getting a little bit of air time on JJJ over the last 2 weeks but it’d be great if we could push it up to number one this Saturday to get it the attention it deserves."

(Thanks Greg)

"TEOTW is up to #16 from #17 last week on the Edge 102.1 Toronto Thursday 30 chart. Losing momentum, but hey we're just happy they're on there at all.

The DJ gave a big, hugely enthusiastic push for Curiosa TWICE -- when he played TEOTW, and he mentioned Curiosa AGAIN, at length and exuberantly, after playing Auf der Maur's Follow the Waves (one spot above TEOTW)."

(Thanks heather the buzzard)

"I know it is busy with all the tour info and new album news you've got pouring in, but I thought COF might be interested in this. The pop rock/punk group Lit has done a cover of "Pictures of You" for their new album. It's very loud and pretty rank. However, I bet Lit will release it as a single and it will be all over the radio much like 311's travesty.

I can see it now...

"Did you know the Cure does awesome covers of 311's 'Lovesong' and Lit's 'Pictures of You'? "

(Thanks Andrew)

"While watching the end of a news program the other night, Last Dance was playing...thought it was worth mentioning.."

(Thanks Rusty)

"Big fan of The Cure. Saw your site mentions The Smoking Room. A mate of mine's been working on it and tells me Close To Me is the theme tune for all the episodes. He says it's a really mad show and nothing like The Office."

(Thanks Sam)

"I scanned the article published in the July issue of the German magazine "Musikexpress". Unfortunately large files... It's a quite interesting article about working in studio with Ross Robinson. Maybe I can decide to translate it also ... but it is very long..."

(Thanks Corina)

"Robert is on the cover of Switch Mexican magazine which includes a long 8 page article and a Coachella review"

(Thanks Luis)

"Just to remind you tomorrow (June 25) "The Cure" will be released, i've just phoned to "la Feltrinelli" and they said that will be available "The Cure" simple version and "The Cure (Deluxe Edition Cd+Dvd) , but i don't know anything about vinyl version...i will let you know tomorrow !"

(Thanks Marco)

(Thanks Lorenzo)

mms://media1.kataweb.it/katanew/musica/videoclip/the_cure_250k.wmv

It's bits of Lost, Fascination St. and Before Three.

(Thanks Pablo)

The Cure The End Of The World

Release Date - 19th July 2004

Format CD Single Enhanced

Cat. No. 9862976

Barcode 0602498629765

Price £ 2.69

Tracklisting Side : 1

1. The End Of The World

2. This Morning

3. Fake

4. The End Of The World (Video)

Format 7" Single

Cat. No. 9863250

Barcode 0602498632505

Price £ 1.42

Tracklisting Side : 1

1. The End Of The World

Side : 2

1. Fake

Overview

'One of the most influential bands of all time' The Guardian

The Cure release their new single 'The End Of The World' on 19th July on CD maxi and a 7" picture disc. Both very special formats include previously unreleased new tracks recorded during the new album sessions. 'The End Of The World' sees the legendary band at the top of their game with a unique and fresh sounding track that is totally unrivalled by those they have inspired over the years. This is already a smash in the indie/rock club arena and firmly establishes the band on a path to an exciting new phase in their 25 year career. 'The End Of The World' is taken from the very highly acclaimed new album 'The Cure'. Their best work since 'Disintegration', the album was produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, Limp Bizkit & At The Drive In). The band will play live in the UK at the Move festival at Manchester's Trafford Cricket Ground, on July 9th. Other live dates include The Curiosa Festival 2004, a very special string of US dates (also including Interpol, The Rapture & Muse amongst others).

Marketing

TV ads: 20 second ads running on MTV2, VH1 & VH2 from Wednesday prior to release.

Radio ads: 20 second ads running on XFM from Friday before release.

Press ads: Guardian Friday Review & NME

Online: Minisite blip serviced to all music and lifestyle sites. Includes screensaver, fan forum, downloadable poster and competition to get it put up and photographed in the most unique place. Competitions & reviews across the board.

Club: 15 x single launch nights across the country from w/c 12th July, single on SBN A-list, serviced singles to all rock and alternative club DJ's, 'The End Of The World' stickering campaign.

TV Promotion: VH2 night hosted by the band & MTV 'In Control' show confirmed plus back catalogue plays across both channels.

Video play: A list rotation on VH1, VH2, MTV2 & C-list on MTV.

Radio Plays: Radio 1 (Spot plays on Lamacq), XFM (daytime playlist), 6 Music and specialists in the regions.

Promotion: Radio 2 (interview with Mark Radcliffe) Radio One (Steve Lamacq documentary about the comeback of The Cure), XFM Album of the Week & BBC 6Music Album of the Week.

Press Features: news in Time Out, The Sun, The Star, NME, Music Week, Mojo & Hot Press

Confirmed: features in Guardian Weekend (26/6), Q (1/8), Uncut (front cover 1/7), Word, Sunday Times (27/6)

Reviews will run across the board Live 9th July Move (Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground)

It's the return of THE CURE... and they're not coming alone!

Y100 Presents

CURIOSA FESTIVAL 2004

featuring

THE CURE - INTERPOL - THE RAPTURE - MOGWAI

MUSE - THURSDAY - AUF DER MAUR - COOPER TEMPLE CLAUSE

Sunday, August 1st, 2004 @ The Tweeter Center

Tickets for the show go on sale to the general public this Saturday, June 26th at 10am at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 215-336-2000 or online at Ticketmaster.com, BUT we're giving Y100 Instant Access members (that's you) the chance to get them before that! The Y100 exclusive internet-only pre-sale will be THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH (TOMORROW) FROM 10 AM-6 PM or until all the pre-sale tickets are sold out. During this time you'll be able to purchase tickets before anyone else. To get your tickets, have a major credit card ready and click here!

IMPORTANT NOTE - We are using a new ticketing system called NEXT >TICKETING for this pre-sale. When you click on the link you will be asked to register by entering your e-mail address. You will immediately receive an e-mail with your registration confirmation and a new link to go to the pre-sale page. You may want to register your e-mail address prior to the start of the internet pre-sale to avoid any delay. We do apologize for the inconvenience but we hope that this system will make for better internet pre-sales in the future. Don't worry, it sounds more complicated than it is.

THERE IS NO PASSWORD!

As with all internet sales, there may be an initial surge of people on the system. Hit the back button, and keep trying - it may take several attempts.

(Thanks Michael)

"i picked up my copy today of the new album at 'caroline music' here in brussels: the album is great: i love the artwork, it has the dvd with 'the making of', a link to an extra (not so big) website with an interview with robert and (to come) demo's for the new songs... And (!) the sound is incredibly better than the streaming internet stuff... the guy behind the counter also told me they'll have the single (TEOTW) next week..."

(Thanks Robbertc)

"Just to let you know that I just bought 'The Cure'´ from the Free Record Shop in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for 21,99. It is the 12-songs deluxe version including the dvd. I'm now at work but can't wait to hear it tonight!

(Thanks Peter)

From the 24 june, 2004 Italian magazine Musica

By Giuseppe Videtti

The Cure - The Cure

Geffen

Vote: 4/5

Robert Smith defies the contemporaries

Result: more modern than Slipknot

The Cure are silent from Bloodflowers times (2000), but they are adored like fathers of “dark” and “Gothic sound” that proselytized in Uk and in USA to.

In order to not lose the young audience, Robert Smith chose to make produce The Cure by Ross Robinson, which collaborated with Korn, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit.

“In this record I want favour the intensity of the feeling” Robert said. So Robinson is the right man to create the right thickness around his powerful and expressive voice. This time the voice is not stuck close to the sounds, but it stands over the sound jumble, that never melts into the nu-metal stereotypes, despite the producer.

The opening track, Lost, is a song more and more screamed that reaches its climax in a crescendo of pain and despair, as Smith implores “I got lost in someone else”. In Labyrinth the voice seems rise up from the abyss (a favourite exercise of old High Tide in Sea Shanties that Smith don’t know): it’s here where Marilyn Manson would arrive, but he will never do.

Before Three and alt.end are the songs that show better the voice abilities of the leader. The end of the world, more rock than dark, is the single, but it’s not the leading edge of the album. More seductive are Anniversary and Us or Them, this last one (like Never) seems pulled out from Bowie’s Tin Machine.

Taking off gives a dark lash to brit-pop. At last, for who want poison himself with The Cure because it’s never enough, there are the 10 minutes of The Promise, a dark, spectacular and dramatized sequence with clear record in The Scream of Siouxsie & the Banshees.

Do you like it? So listen to…

High Tide Sea Shanties

Siouxsie & the Banshees The Scream

(Thanks Michele)

" 'The Cure' gets a very good review in the Swiss NZZ:

http://www.nzz.ch/2004/06/24/fe/page-article9OOZR.html

sorry, i can't translate it today. Basically, it calls the album "surprisingly vivid", though "not really the heaviest and darkest" album they might have intended. It puts more weight on the history of the album than individual songs (a bit too much, perhaps), presenting Ross as some kind of rock therapist or midwife with a "confrontational psychotherapeutic" approach."

(Thanks Nika)

"The webSite http://www.91x.com/new_music_monday.html It won't let me cut and paste the text, but basically every nine minutes from 10am to 7pm (Pacific) they'll be giving away the new CD and playing new tracks at the top of every hour. "

(Thanks Serena)

"I´m a chiliean fun of the cure and today in the Newspaper "La Tercera" on line anunced that the cure will be in Chile in September, the negociations is almost ready. Here is the link: http://www.tercera.cl/medio/articulo/0,0,3255_5688_79950142,00.html "

(Thanks Pablo)

"Today on local papers appeared a rumour of Cure show in Santiago de Chile on Sept. 7th or 8th.

http://www.latercera.cl/medio/articulo/0,0,3255_5688_79950142,00.html "

(Thanks Francisco)

"I picked up a flyer during the "Fête de la Musique" here in Paris. According to "Alias", The Cure are penciled in to play here in Paris at the "Mutulaité" on the 17th of october. Obviously, this information needs to be confirmed although it is not the first time I have heard this rumour! Looking forward to the concerts in France, Belgium and Spain!"

(Thanks Jon)

"I figured i'd go ahead and scan my lottery ticket so you can both have the code and add it to the ephemera... it's not every day you see the cure printed on something like this! (thank goodness!) now, if everyone can just think good thoughts that this is "the" winning ticket for me... ;o) "

In case the photo doesn't load or you can't see it, the pre-sale code is 728734. Use it here or here.

(Thanks Jewel and Diana)

"A little mail just to let you know that there is an article about our favorite band in the new "Les inrockuptibles" magazine (out on Wednesday 23/06). A very long article (5/6 pages) about the process of making the new album. Very interessting and very different from the others articles I read in the French press."

Does anyone want to do an English translation?

(Thanks to Franck and to Sylvain for the scans)

ENDMAIL EXCLUSIVE: We've Got The Cure! The Cure is one of those legendary alternative bands that should be on your must-see list. And this summer, you're getting the chance. 1077 The End presents the Curiosa Festival '04, featuring The Cure, with Interpol, The Rapture, Mogwai and more, Saturday August 21st at The Gorge. Get the complete line-up and ticket info in the Concert Calendar below. And get your tickets first with another exclusive EndMail Pre-Sale! Beginning tomorrow morning (Thursday 4/24) at 10am, click here to buy your tickets for the Curiosa Festival.

Password is: KNDD.

Pre-sale ends Friday (4/25) at 10pm or when pre-sale ticket allotment is gone. And remember, through Friday (4/25) at midnight, every time you hear The Cure on The End, caller 7 (206-421-1077 or 800-423-1077) wins tickets to the Curiosa Festival. And, Thursday and Friday morning (6/24-25), DJ No Name is giving away tickets and the chance to go backstage to meet Robert Smith and The Cure, on The Morning Alternative (6-10am) on 1077 The End.

Don't stress out about this one too much, as all tickets are said to be general admission.

(Thanks Stephanie)

"you can listen to some tracks of the new cure on french radio France Inter, the Lenoir session here is the link :

http://www.radiofrance.fr/chaines/france-inter01/emissions/lenoir/playlists.php

click on the banner

the cure tracks begins at approximately 26 minutes to 48 min. tracklist : Lost - Before 3 - (I don't know what is going) on and beautiful Going nowhere (beginning exactly on 42min35sec).

hurry you have till thursday evening western time.

so you can listen to the full going nowhere so a perfect song"

Listen to that piano. Roger just owns this song!

(Thanks LVG)

Just letting you know that the TEOW clip will have its Australian debut on 'Rage' ABC TV on Friday night/Saturday morning. Details here http://www.abc.net.au/rage/rage.htm. "

(Thanks Craig)

"Just wanted to let you know about a rumoured tourdate in the Netherlands. I work for a local record shop and today received a note about a Cure concert to be held in October in Ahoy, Rotterdam (www.ahoy.nl) Thought this might be of interest!"

(Thanks Yorick)

(Thanks Olivier)

"Got info about the French festivals and it seems that sales are accelarating a bit, probably due to the fact that first tourists are arriving near Aix Les Bains and Toulon and also because information is now circulating about The Cure's concerts."

(Thanks David)

(Thanks Uri)

"This morning, 105.9 the Buzz in Phillipsburg, PA (central Pennsylvania) announced their next "Win it before you can buy it" cd-winning weekend. This weekend, you guessed it, "the cure" is available to win. Its usually a trivia challenge or be whatever-number caller after they play the new single or something else by the band. Theyve been playing The end of the world on a regular basis"

(Thanks Earbrass)

"I don't know if this was mentioned before, but the HP ad featuring The Cure has won an award! At this years Association of Independent Commercial Producers show, the HP commercial featuring The Cures 'Pictures of You' won honors for Best Visual Style. Here's an except from a Slate article discussing it:

And HP won honors in visual style, for a digital photography ad set to the song "Pictures of You" by the Cure. (One woman at the show, who works as a film editor on ads, told me this was her favorite spot of the year because the imagery and music are "incredibly romantic.")

http://slate.msn.com/id/2102442/

The commericial can be seen at the Associations website under the category 'Visual Style'.

http://64.227.159.200/public-main-frame/honorees-2004.html"

(Thanks Kevin)

"The previous weekend's copy of Boston's "Metro" covers Tweaker's concert and mentions the Cure. In an interview with Chris Vrenna (former NIN drummer), he says: "I'm a huge cure fan, so I was really excited to get the package back from Robert - the first time I heard his vocals was just incredible" The article also mentions: "The roster of guest singers on the pop-techno blend includes Nick Young of AI, Hamilton Leithauser of the Walkmen, and Robert Smith of the Cure. Each developed an interpretation of the insomnia/dream theme and came up with his own lyrics and melodies". "

(Thanks URi.)

Gorge Amphitheatre

door: 3:00pm PDT / show: 5:00pm PDT

Member Onsale Begins: Wed, Jun 23 @ 10:00am PDT

Member Onsale Ends: Wed, Aug 18 @ 12:00am PDT

Public Onsale Begins: Sat, Jun 26 @ 10:00am PDT

(Thanks Stephen)

"My name is Andrea, from Italy. I just wanted to send you the tracklist for the Cure performance at COCA COLA LIVE @ MTV Italy event in Milan on June 23rd. The show was attended by at least 20.000 people in Milan and contemporarily broadcasted by MTV.

1) Before three

2) Fascination street

3) Alt. end

4) The end of the world

5) Just like heaven

6) Play for today

7) A forest

The show was about half an hour, but the crowd DEFINETLY wanted more!"

(Thanks Andrea and Marco)

From the Chicago Sun-Times

"Industry insiders say the Curiosa Festival -- which brings the Cure, Interpol, the Rapture and Mogwai to the Tweeter Center on Aug. 12 -- may be in serious trouble as well."

(Thanks Trell)

Update: Don't worry, an official source says that "sales are incredibly strong" for Curiosa.

(Thanks Bill)

" http://people.fac193.com/levinhurst.html

We've also (with the help of Universal/Geffen) been promoting the new Cure album with audio and video streams, and as soon as they provide us with a review copy we will put in our two cents on the album as well."

(Thanks Jack)

From the Jun 28, 2004 issue of New York Magazine.

Pop Music Review In Brief: The Cure

By Ethan Brown

The Cure The Cure (Geffen)

Thanks to tepid records like Wild Mood Swings and Bloodflowers, the Cure haven’t mattered to anyone beyond their devoted fans for more than a decade. But during this recording slump, the Cure also had a strange renaissance—they channeled their ambitions into live performance, putting together elaborate shows that spanned the astonishing breadth of their career. Their set lists ranged adventurously from the short, sharp, poppy B-sides collected on the recent boxed set Join the Dots to the gothic dirges of the band’s classic Pornography. As impressive as these shows have been, however, this relentless working of the back catalogue suggested a serious shortage of new ideas. So when it was announced last year that the Cure would be working with producer Ross Robinson—best known for working with nu-metal bands like Korn—it seemed like nothing more than late-career desperation, a naked attempt to connect with pop’s younger audiences. But now that the album, simply titled The Cure, has arrived, the wisdom of this unlikely choice is evident. By bringing an unvarnished, almost live sound to the record, Robinson proves that he’s not just a Cure fan but an astute Cure critic. From the recording-room clatter (actually Robinson’s kicking over a music stand) that opens The Cure to the almost crude use of stereophonic sound (guitars on one channel, front man Robert Smith’s vocals on the other), Robinson keeps things excitingly loose even when the songs are centered on a simple, unrevealing lyric like “I can’t find myself” or “I don’t know what to say.” Robinson, too, has kept the the Cure’s worst instincts (slight love songs, annoying bouts of whimsy, typified by the childlike “Yeow!” that has become a Smith trademark since 1992’s Wish) mostly in check. The Cure’s talents don’t feel tempered, though. Singing and howling with such intensity that it feels as though he’s pitting himself against the song, Smith’s typical rant—“You don’t want me anywhere near you”—becomes real punk on “Us or Them.” And the rich palette of mordant piano, echoing percussion, and zigzagging synth sounds of “Anniversary” is the sort of gorgeous pageantry the Cure haven’t really pulled off since the Disintegration days of the late eighties. At long last, the Cure’s emotional swells seem not bathetic but beautiful."

(Thanks Petr)

"I only want to let you know, that it is possible to hear a 30 sec clip of "Going Nowhere" under http://plattenladen.polydor-island.de/detailanz/produktanzeige.rt?barcode=060249862885

(Thanks Christoph)

"Cover Art Produced By Stylorouge from Original Artwork by Alice & Benedict & Bethany & Bodhi & Christopher & Ciaran & Darcie & James & Nicholas & Noosha & Richard & Samuel & Srahnearly & Sian & Theodore & Tod. Art Concept by smArt assisted by JP Robinson."

And despite what Robert said about Porl playing on some of the new tracks, there is no mention of him in the US credits.Maybe he's on the "bonus tracks" or "missing songs"?

(Thanks Jon)

"I've just checked the official site of AMC - they organized two previous gigs in Poland - and I have some bad (??) news. According to AMC, early autumn tour in Europe will be postponed because the band wants to have some rest after Curiosa. So September gig in Poland will be in December or even in January next year. But the good news is - of course for Polish fans - that there will be two concerts. So wait patiently and you'll be rewarded. Best wishes to all,"

(Thanks Kris)

"according to the information from AMC Agency (Andrzej Marzec Concerts), which usually co-operate with TC when planning concerts in poland the european tour date is changed to november/december 2004 the concert in prague (czech) is deleted and there are plans for 2 concerts in poland:

warszawa - torwar hall

katowice - spodek hall

(Thanks Fozzie)

"A reminder of our next Cure party: Cure release party in Madrid, Spain home BAR and Universal will do a release party for the new Cure album on June 25th. Doors open at 22:00 (free entrance). Those present at the party can win promo cd's, t-shirts and posters ! home BAR is located in c / Fomento, 30 (Madrid) "

(Thanks Jose)

"Trilogy party in Argentina Saturday June 26th from 9 - 12 pm El sabado 26 de junio 21:00 Hs puntual en "El Burgues", Marcelo T. de Alvear 2452 capital federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina "

(Thanks Curegirl)

"I just got back from "Rhino Records" in Claremont, CA. They had about 6 copies of The Cure's new album. I picked one up for only $9.99. "

(Thanks Jon)

Update: They've stopped selling them now.

"The Cure will be performing at COCA COLA LIVE @ MTV Italy event in Milan on June 23rd. there are other 4 acts (ash, phoneix and 2 italian artists). the show will be broadcasted live on MTV Italy (8:30 p.m. italian time). i presume it's not going to be very long (20-30 minutes). i will record the whole show and share it as soon as possible. the show is free."

(Thanks Pablo)

"http://www.mtv.it/music/eventi/cocacolalive/milano.asp

is a small festival, i saw it last year in rome and every band play about 30-40 minutes. to have access to the concert area you have to win a pass with coca-cola but now the competition for Milan is closed. the only chance is to go there and be very lucky! maybe someone sell is pass..."

(Thanks Roberta)

"The album preview is also on the MTV2 site. It streams in the "Real" player format, which I usually do not like, but the bit rate is higher than on the VH1 site, and thus sounds much better:

http://www.mtv.com/music/album_preview/the_cure/cure/"

(Thanks Smithy)

"Just would like you to know that CMJ College Music Journal #868 lists TEOTW radio single debuting at #144 on the radio 200 chart this week. Keeping in mind that mainly albums are charted here and rarely singles its pretty impressive.

I get this magazine as part of being in college radio and continue to play TEOTW when i am on air, if it climbs higher i will let you know."

(Thanks Ken)

"THE UNOFFICIAL CURE LISTENING PARTY! – TUESDAY, JUNE 29TH AT TABOO LOUNGE IN WOODLAND HILLS

Tuesday, June 29th 9-2am, 21+

I've taken it upon myself to throw a listening party for the new Cure album "The Cure" the night it comes out. I’ll have the best DJ spinning Cure classics and rare cuts along with other Curesque stuff for your listening enjoyment. We drop the new album at exactly 10:15 so don’t be late. This is the only Cure listening party in the Valley!

WHERE IT IS: Taboo is at 20969 Ventura Blvd between Desoto and Canoga. Basically across the street from Pickwicks Pub down a little side street off Ventura called Paralta. Info (818) 999-9928.

If you need any additional info please feel free to contact me. "

(Thanks Amy)

"the dallas presale is thursday 6/24 from 10 AM to 10 PM. I am expecting an email from KDGE wth the password tomorrow. Will let you know. "

(Thanks Greg)

"According to ticketmaster, they are going to have a presale for the Dallas show on 6/24 starting at 10 am.

Internet Presale Info

RADIO PRESALE:

Start: Thu, 06/24/04 10:00 AM

End: Thu, 06/24/04 10:00 PM"

(Thanks Jaime)

Update: The password is SMITH.

(Thanks Jason)

"The End of the World is available for preorder in Japan for YEN 1,260 here: http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002CHQ8U (no tracklist yet)."

(Thanks Olivier)

24.07.2004 Leipzig - Darkflower- Crossover Breakthru

24.06.2004 Oberhausen - Eisenlager

25.06.2004 Augsburg - Kantine - Fast Food

26.06.2004 Hamburg - Grünspan - Top Of The Rocks

26.06.2004 Bonn - Carpe Noctem - Alternative Freestyle

26.06.2004 Dresden - Star Club - Independent Party

02.07.2004 Siegen - Meyer

03.07.2004 Bielefeld - Forum - Guitarmen Of The Apocalypse

(Thanks Lars)

"all fans going to the German festivals "Hurricane" and "Southside" the upcoming weekend can already purchase the new record. The album is available at the "Tonträgerhilfswerk", whatever that is. So don't look only for the beer tents:)

Furthermore, the single "The end of the world" is scheduled for the 12th of July in Germany. That is an information given on the new official German site www.the-cure.de."

(Thanks Lars)

"The Cure are the guests in the german television show "TV-TOTAL" at the Chanel "Pro 7" on Thursday ! ( June 24th , 10.50 pm )"

(Thanks Timmy)

"In belgium, thursday 24 of juin, 'The Cure' wille be CD of the day on 'Studio Brussels'. www.stubru.be They will almost play all songs during the day (every hour 1 song)."

(Thanks Stijn)

"The Belgian channel "La 2" (RTBF2) have a show called "D6BELS". On saturday the 26th june, at 6.45 pm the show will be a special "Le Live" The Cure. You can see the programmation here (down of the page).

It's gonna be diffused another time on next monday.

On friday the 25th june, the belgian radio "Contact 2" will have a show called "Special Live" between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm special The Cure. The commercial heard don't mention wich show will be diffused."

(Thanks Alexandre)

Cranes / Dadaphonic Newsletter June 2004

We have just been asked to play some shows with the Cure ! One is in Cologne, Germany and the other in Manchester, England ! The shows are :

FRIDAY 25TH JUNE. TANZBRUNNEN. COLOGNE/KOELN GERMANY The Cure + Cranes

This was previously the Loreley Festival but it has been moved to Tanzbrunnen in Cologne, an outdoor arena. Venue info: http://www.koelnkongress.de/en/tanzbrunnen/index.html

Tickets available from Kartenhaus

FRIDAY 9TH JULY - LANCASHIRE CRICKET GROUND OLD TRAFFORD MANCHESTER, ENGLAND The Cure + Elbow, Keane, Cranes

Tickets available from Aloud

We are so excited about this. Thanks for asking us :)

(Thanks Rayna and Greg)

(Thanks Brad)

"Having threatened to enter into retirement after 2000's bleak goodbye letter, Bloodflowers, weathered British goth idols the Cure turned around only to discover their sound being commandeered by the likes of the Rapture, Hot Hot Heat, and Interpol. Is it any wonder the band seems a little put out on its self-titled 13th studio album? The disc sounds like a terse history lesson covering all eras of its back catalog, from the baroque post-punk of 1981's Faith ("Labyrinth") and jangle-pop of 1987's Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me ("Taking Off") straight through the atmospheric dirges of 1989's Disintegration ("The Promise") and the dark-tinged MOR of 1996's Wild Mood Swings ("The End of The World"). It's not so much a comeback effort as a collection of templates affirming that no one does the Cure better than themselves. --Aidin Vaziri "

"A very special event celebrating the release of The Cure's new album!

DJ's Medusa and Strange will be playing the music of The Cure the entire evening long!

If you recall/were at our JOIN THE DOTS Cure event back in January, then you have an idea of what THIS TWILIGHT GARDEN will be like!

We will have Cure CD giveaways! And more!

So be there! :)

@ The Blue Room, 2321 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Time Of Event: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Date Of Event: Sunday 27 June 2004

FREE admission; ages 21+

Cheers & hope to see you!

DJ Medusa.

P.S. For our JOIN THE DOTS setlist look here: http://www.medusapromotions.com/jointhedotsjan25.htm"

(Thanks DJ Medusa)

Pre-sale info from Ticketmaster

Internet Presale Info

Concert Connection:

Start: Thu, 06/24/04 09:00 AM

End: Fri, 06/25/04 06:00 PM

(Thanks Joseph)

Update: And we reach new levels of stupidity. To get the code for the Phoenix pre-sale, you have to play the Arizona lottery. Correct me if I'm wrong about this, but that's the impression I get from the Concert Connection website.

(Thanks Korina)

"There are two SKUs:

7" - Sel # = B000297021 ; UPC = 602498629956

CD - Sel # = B000306622 ; UPC = 602498629758

Attached is also the cover art for the U.S. version although it's likely that all versions will have the same artwork

Unfortunately there is no stated track listing up for it yet. Wish I had more. "

If you missed it before, the track listing for the cd is scheduled to be 'TEOTW', 'Fake' and 'This Morning'. That means you HAVE to buy it. Unless you're getting the vinyl version of the album. : )

(Thanks to Rob at The Laser's Edge)

"I was listening to Y100 in Philly today and heard that there will be a presale for the Camden show. Upon further investigation I found out the following info: You must sign up at the station's website ( www.y100.com ) and join their info list. The presale info should be emailed on either Wednesday or Thursday. The sale is supposed to be on Friday, but the station could not tell me a specific time. The DJ also said that only approximately 1/3 of the tickets will be on sale for the presale. So I guess this means that people who buy at the presale will be taking a chance on getting good seats like we did with the Maryland show. And for people who are interested in lawn seats, I was handed a flier by a friend today who was at the Feztival (Y 100 music fest) last Friday. Apparently tickets for the lawn were on sale during the Feztival for $15. I do not know how many sold during that show but I do know they are not on sale for this price now. Hope this helps real fans get good seats."

(Thanks Brian)

(Thanks Richard)

"robert smith did about a 20 min interview with steve jones on indie this afternoon. they discussed about the bands on curiousa, football, influences, and nicknames. they will replay it tomorrow morning 6 am and they do stream it online."

(Thanks Christie)

"Robert just interviewed on Indie 103.1 in LA right now.

A few notes:

Soccer: Likes Sweden

Hendrix is his “guitar hero”

Favorite song- he is most proud of “Bloodflowers”, and current favorite is “Lost” on new album

Lives by family- has 25 nieces and nephews

Is a “pistols” fan

Maybe will visit the show…"

(Thanks Emily)

"the july issue of German Rolling Stone features a cover story about the Cure. It won´t be available until thursday, so I can´t tell anything about the content. But I already can send you a pic of the really nice cover. "

(Thanks Martin)

"99x in Atlanta is having a cd Listening party next Monday June 28th, for the Cure's new album. The party will take place at the Leopard Lounge (leopardlounge.com) in Midtown on June 28th from 7-9 pm. (no info listed yet). They will be playing the cd, with chances to win it and tickets for Curiosa in Atlanta! They say you have to be a 99x "freeloader" and register through the 99x website to win passes for the party. If you're not a freeloader you can register to be one on their website(99x.com) free of charge. For more info go to the 99x website and look under freeloader offers."

(Thanks Steven)

"96.5 the Buzz in Kansas City played "Lost" and "Taking Off" today. They've also got TEOTW in heavy rotation. It's great to hear The Cure getting regular airplay again!"

(Thanks Bret)

(Thanks Mikael)

"Dear Everyone

I cannot believe this has happened but I have found out today that our drummer has badly injured his back carrying a flight-cased bass speaker cabinet down a flight of stairs. It happened late last night. (He is in other bands and not just AAE) He can not move and so he can not drum. This is all I know. He has had back injury before and he knows that there is no way he will be able to do the dates. He has been visited by the doctor / chiropractor today and they agree. We have tried very hard to find a replacement at short notice. We have tried an ex drummer and he is too busy working with another band. The fact that there is only two days before we fly means that we can not fulfil our obligations. More than this, it is a heartbreaking situation as I have personally been looking forward to this immensely.

a.. Michael and Thomas: As for the Cure date, I can only apologise very sincerely and will not be surprised if we are never asked to support them again.

b.. Patty : As for the dates you have booked for us.... We would DEFINITELY like to re-schedule them with those venues if that is possible. I will be in contact with you about this and other things later or tomorrow. Any costs you have incurred then of course we will meet them.

c.. Everyone else : Please have a good time at the Cure without us! This is just the worst thing (other than of course dying in an air crash!) that could happen. I still can't believe it. And our single is released in Germany today also.

Sincerely and sadly,

Julianne and ALL ABOUT EVE."

Just terrible luck. All the best to Ben on a speedy recovery.

HEAR MUSIC FIRST: The Cure on VH1.com

Launching on June 22nd

It’s been a while, but our favorite band of nest-haired gloomsters is back and moodier than ever. Listen to their new album! For more information, visit: http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/cure/artist.jhtml?_requestid=287206 "

(Thanks Morgan)

"Today they started to play more songs from the album at spanish radio 3 program "boulevard". Almost sure that tomorrow they´ll play some more again. The songs played were "alt.end", "i dont know what´s going on" , "anniversary" and "taking off" The dj said it is the "resurrection of the cure". He likes the album a lot and describes it as being eclectic, complex and inspired, full of the energy and vitality from the 80s albums, and ends saying it is possibly one of the best of the group. "

(Thanks Birdmadboy)

"MTV Italy will broadcast an Heineken Jammin Festival Special saturday 26th at 19:00 italian time. Most likely it will be an interview with every performer plus maybe some live snippets. we'll be lucky if they will broadcast one full song from the cure set."

(Thanks Pietro)

" 'The Cure' will be album of the day next thursday on Studio Brussel. There is also a contest today, tomorow and wednesday for a meet and greet at the Werchter festival with The Cure. I phoned Caroline Music (the best record shop in Brussels) and they will have the album on friday but they don't know when they will have the single. Does any body knows the European release day? "

(Thanks Stephan)

"Cure will be in next Weeks "The Month" Sunday Times (UK & Ireland) CD Rom with a preview of the New Album..."

(Thanks Donal)

"The Cure will be performing at COCA COLA LIVE @ MTV Italy event in Milan on June 23rd. there are other 4 acts (ash, phoneix and 2 italian artists). the show will be broadcasted live on MTV Italy (8:30 p.m. italian time). i presume it's not going to be very long (20-30 minutes). i will record the whole show and share it as soon as possible. the show is free."

(Thanks Pablo)

"new date!!! 23 june in milan

http://www.mtv.it/music/eventi/cocacolalive/milano.asp

is a small festival, i saw it last year in rome and every band play about 30-40 minutes. to have access to the concert area you have to win a pass with coca-cola but now the competition for Milan is closed. the only chance is to go there and be very lucky! maybe someone sell is pass..."

(Thanks Roberta)

"Just to let you know indie 103.1 in los angeles played alt.end this morning!!

Everyone call and request it!!!!"

Update: "Now they played " I don't know whats going on" and "before 3". Just called the station, they said they'll be playing the album here and there all day."

(Thanks James)

"Like to give you some more info on the interview Robert did on 89X 88.7 FM Windsor Detroit... The DJ First Question was What are you doing ??? Robert Replied, I'm Chilling!!! Then Robert proceeded to talk about the show he was doing on friday.... He said the Pj Harvey New release is excellent... Then he talked about the Curiosa Tour and said good things about the acts that were touring with him... He talked alot about Muse.. Then the DJ Asked robert what were his three favorite cure songs... He thought about it for a second then said Faith, was his favorite, then Disintegration, and Bloodflowers... But he said afterwards ask me again in 20 mins... he ended the phone call With A good Luck to the Pistons(Basketball team in Detroit)... And that was all... It lasted about 5-7 mins.. And the only thing that bummed me out was they played Goo Goo Dolls ballad song from the City of Angels soundtrack... I thought for sure they would of at least played the new Single... BTW The single is # eleven on their top 20 of the week... And getting alot of airplay... "

(Thanks Pauly676767)

"I emailed Fisher from 97X in Tampa to see if he would post the interview with Robert Smith on their website and he said that it will be up tomorrow morning. If anyone would like to check it out, they can go to http://97xonline.com/morningx/ "

(Thanks Natalie)

"The Cure listening party

Saturday, June 26th from 4-6pm

Uncle Sam's Music invites you to an advanced listen of the new cd by The Cure entitled "The Cure" in it's entirety! As a bonus, we will be giving away posters and buttons. We will also have refreshments for your listening pleasure.

Uncle Sam's Music

4580 N. University Dr.

Lauderhill, FL 33351

(954)742-2466

www.unclesamsmusic.com "

(Thanks Gema)

" 'TEOTW' is at #12 (last week: #13) on the Austrian radio "Soundportal"'s Top 40.

Link to the chart: http://www.soundportal.at/?site=music/charts

Link to vote: http://www.soundportal.at/?site=music/chartsmitvoten"

(Thanks Tullio)

"I've seen the TEOTW video on MTV Italy today. the first time i see it in a decent resolution : ) "

(Thanks Pietro)

"Observer Music Monthly polled 100 critics, industry figures and pop stars, asking each for a list of the 10 records they consider the best of British.

James Dean Bradfield Of The Manic Street Preachers put 17 Seconds his 6th choice and Will Young (Pop Idol winner) put Staring at The Sea as his 8th choice. "

(Thanks Jane)

"The Something Awful "Your Band Sucks" writer David Thorpe has addressed a whole article to the Cure called "Return of the Cure". It's great - he describes the creation of Bloodflowers as Robert Smith "having painfully shat out this angular bookend".

The link is here: http://www.somethingawful.com/articles.php?a=2216 "

(Thanks Sean)

"There was an interview of John Cummings of Mogwai on greek magazine "E".He was asked what kind of music he likes to listen to.His reply was:" I'd say music which majority of people like to call experimental.Sounds from our environment,that may sound strange to many people.I like the sound of the CURE.Even them,once considered to be pop,nowadays sound experimental! "

(Thanks Vagelis)

(Thanks Sandrine)

"In case someone else hasn't mentioned it, The Cure are on the cover of Filter Magazine next month. You can catch a glimpse of the cover here: http://www.filter-mag.com/index.html

The magazine is out July 2nd."

(Thanks Charles)

"There's a review of The Cure in The Observer Music Monthly Magazine. It got four out of five stars and is rated as the best release of the month. I've scanned in the article and attached it."

(Thanks Adam)

"I thought i should let you know about a review of The Cure (http://www.musiqualite.net/chron.php?REF_ID=262), and an article about the world tour (to be found on the front page of http://www.musiqualite.net/, below the "Editorial" and "Contenu musical" sections, in the "Articles" section. It's only in French, sorry and i don't really have the time to make a translation right now. Up to you to post it. About the autograph signing on June 30th, that could be compromised since The Cure would have a lot of interviews to give on that day in Paris. I'll try to post you a review (in english) of the show at the Olympia. I managed to get a press ticket for it. Of course i would put an online review on http://www.musiqualite.net/, but in French again. "

(Thanks Julien)

"I send u the night sale banner on 25h June at Mix Up Universidad & Satélite. The 2 stores have a contest: The store with more sales will give away for free a ltd. edtion poster So you can support your favourite or you nearest store. The 2 stores give u a 2nd cd with b-sides & acoustics songs buying any of 2 editions. The night sale begins 6.00 pm 25th June.

I want to update you about the all day CURE songs on Ibero 90.9 Fm. The day will end on 21th June not 18th June as i wrote before. The radiospecial was average, not relevant information, the best were they played only b-sides, something hard to listen to on the radio."

(Thanks Jorge)

(Thanks to Autumn from Pictures of You)

"Robert will be on the John Kennedy Show on XFM on the 29th June - the whole album will also be played. XFM are playing The End Of The World quite a lot now."

(Thanks Benj)

"The Cure's robert smith is a love cat with nine lives. He's the groovy big sister you always wished you had, a swirl of big, sticky hair and lipstick and New Wave angst. He still reigns as the coolest lesbian rock star of all time, even if he's technically a straight guy. The Cure are on a roll these days, and the new album is their most adventurous and passionate since Disintegration. "Before Three," "Lost" and "(I Don't Know What's Going) On . . ." are jaw-droppingly great hymns to romantic obsession -- the Cure's specialty. The first big surprise on The Cure is how loud and resonant the guitars are, with no neo-Eighties keyboards at all. The next big surprise is Smith's huge vocals -- he sounded wispy on the erratic Bloodflowers (2000), but he emotes live and direct here. People tend to associate Smith with adolescent gloom, but he's always sung smart adult love songs -- "The Lovecats," "Just Like Heaven" -- and he hits one of his all-time romantic peaks here, wailing the twisted devotion of "Before Three": "Whispering dreams, so fucked and high/It's hard to hold this night inside." It's the grooviest thing, it's a perfect dream.

ROB SHEFFIELD (Posted Jul 08, 2004)"

(Thanks Tempest)

(Thanks Jerry and Imaginary Cure)

"TEOTW is up to #17 from last week's 19 on the Edge Toronto's Thursday Top 30. The link for where to vote for songs for the Top 30 is here: http://www.edge.ca/station/sp_vote_30.cfm "

(Thanks heather the buzzard)

"TEOTW is charted in at #20 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Chart: http://www.billboard.com/bb/charts/airplay/modern.jsp"

(Thanks Lee)

"99.1 WHFS are giving away tickets all weekend to the 8/6/04 date at Merriweather post. Once an hour you will hear Robert tell you to call, be the 9th caller and win 2 tix to the show and the new CD. Grand prize winner via a random drawing will also win the entire Cure catalog and will get to interview the band after the show. "

(Thanks Tim)

"The Cure is featured in a special edition of "Q" magazine that chronicles the last 50 years of rock n' roll. I don't have a scanner, but there is picture of the band from 1985. Not exactly current, but a good collector's item. Here is the quote:

The Cure

"Years before the Simpsons' Sideshow Bob, Robert Smith of The Cure had perfected the backcombed hair nest. Here, though, his band look as if the are seeking to outhair their singer. Often castigated as Goths, The Cure released their fair share of dark masterpieces (Faith and Pornograph were both uncompromising albums), but they also had a lighter side and released a string of hit singles. Justice arrived 24 years later after their debut single whe they found themselves suddenly namechecked by dozens of new artists as the influence of the moment."

(Thanks Tempest)

"At http://www.koelnkongress.de/en/tanzbrunnen/index.html you'll find information about the Tanzbrunnen, Cologne and and a map to get there..."

(Thanks Chris)

(Thanks Lars)

Update: Ok, here are two opinions (we DO NOT consider them "reviews") on the new album (one from Nadine and one from me). Ladies (and better thoughts) first:

Ok...transcribing the notes I took on 1st listen. At this point I think that my ranking and order of favorites will change on repeated listens and shift of my mood...but here it goes..totally honest. (I'm not an album critic...this is just the perspective of an average fan!)

Rating on scale of (1-10) and placing in order of preference

1 - Anniversary (10) drowning man...joy division...keys in beginning PERFECT! even reminds me of an old Duran Duran song (keys only)...and that's the driving force...the keyboard line...and the "more than this" floaty key sound...guess I'm just a fan of more electronic songs. ;)

2 - Going Nowhere (11) ok..scores higher musically but it's just too damn short!! The beginning reminds me of "A Chain of Flowers" I swear! Anyway, takes the best parts of Disintegration ...needs no explanation..

3 - This Morning (10) More Pornography-ish....hits me emotionally...love it! Love the bass....go Simon!

4 - Fake (9) Head on the Door keys, Disintegration 6 string bass, pornography drum effect...hits me in the right place somehow...maybe it's because they didn't mix Rogers keyboards from Antarctica like on most of the album....he's like coming from Germany or somewhere here...hehehe (joke)

5 - Labyrinth (9) BRMC anyone?? I'm digging them right now and that's what it reminds me of...regardless...I love the vocal effect...just love the song!

6 - The Promise (8.5) - The Head On The Doors!! hehehehe ok, seriously I keep thinking he's going to start with "this is the end..." Ok...now seriously serious...it's formula live cure...the assholes will be going to get beer, the sun just went down, it's hot but a cool breeze is drifting in...snakepittish in a way...I dig it!

7 - Us or Them (8.5) I really like this song but it is honestly a re-worked "Watching Me Fall" musically. Robert shines vocally, very emotional. It will be great live!

8 - TG&B (8.5) Robert's held note gave me chills instantly. I want more keys as always. The 6 string bass is like his heart crying. I know this song will grow on me quickly.

9 - Taking Off (7.5) A cross between "Inbetween" and some older b-side I can't recall at the moment. It's a bit too contrived for me. I've never been a fan of the poppier stuff, so I know it's just me.

10 - (IDKWG)O - (7.5) There's an element here I love, that keyboard (mm-mm-mm mm, mm mm mm) I can't fucking type it, and I know 'm' isn't the right "sound"...good to see the "do-do's" back in the beginning (hehe) anyway, it's lighthearted...not much to say about it.

11 - TEOTW (7) It just hasn't grown on me as much as I've wanted it to by now...but it's still catchy and I like it. I hadn't noticed that clappy drum sound before...

12 - Before Three (7) The guitar mixed more to the right BUGS me and takes a certain depth away from the song for me. If it was full on I'd like it better. Anyway..this doesn't grab me too much but I suspect I'll like better later.

13 - alt.end (7) It's simple. This is the 'country music, out of tune' bastard son of "In Your House" and "Let's Go To Bed". Oh excuse me....The BIG BRIGHT bastard son. Seriously...think of those two songs "getting it on" then listen to this song! Somehow I still like it (in a way!) but I can't get away from those other 2 songs!

14 - Lost (7) I want to like this song more...but I think I need time. It's just not melodic enough for me. I love his vocals and the intensity...but it starts and never gets anywhere...

15 - Never (6) This is not a cure song is it? I just can't help thinking of an 80's song that escapes me at the moment but I swear I'm gonna track it down and tell you the name later. Not the chorus part...but the guitar on the verses. Anyway...it's ok I guess...but doesn't do much at all for me.

Ok.....that's my break down. Now overall this album is certainly not in a good running order. They lose me pretty much after Fake and don't pick back up till The Promise. Then that's long as fuck so I get anxious by the time the good one comes on (Going Nowhere) and then that's painfully too short. It should be as long as The Promise! hehe Anyway, an overall score has to be an 8 where Pornography and Disintegration are at 10 (or higher!) and Bloodflowers is a 9. But certainly it has potential to change after I hear this all live since I liked Bloodflowers better after The Dream Tour. I guess I just need time to connect with it emotionally. That's the disappointing part I guess...it seems more often than not that the lyrics just don't fit the music...but I remember feeling that way on certain bf songs too...so maybe I just need to listen from a different perspective. I think I'm analyzing and comparing too much at this point. Let's see where I am in a few days after listening in the car and out loud in my house. Right now I'm on the headphones. I do want to say that I'm happy. There is certainly more good than bad. I also have to mention that the mix is not completely satisfying on many songs. I always want more keyboards...but even the "rock" songs are somehow off...can't put my finger on it. <edit> I have now heard the album 2x and some songs several times and have to say it's seriously growing on me...I'm happier by the moment. Reading my review it seems more negative than the feeling I have right now...I feel a huge sense of relief if that makes any sense. This is something we can all look forward to. I'm more excited than ever for the upcoming tour."

Ok, sounds good. But what do I think? I'm giving my thoughts on the US 11 track version and then I'll comment on the "bonus" tracks:

As I said above, there are some great tracks, but there are some very average ones as well. My 7 out of 10 is for the 11 track version, add the 4 bonus tracks and it goes to 8. Add the 4 bonus tracks and take off a few of the others and it's a solid 8.5. But let's look at what Jordan Schur decided we should get in the US:

Lost (9) - We all know this one, either from the Coachella version or from iTunes. I really wasn't sure of this when I first heard the Coachella mp3, but the studio version has grown on me more each day.I love the slow start and the gradual buildup. The structure seems all wrong and it's sorta out of tune, but that's what makes it great. He's lost, things aren't familiar, they're a bit off, and the desperation grows. Love the screamed vocals toward the end. I wonder what they will use as a lead in tape to this for the tour? .

Labyrinth (7) - Really like this right now, but will probably grow to love it. Has that psychedelic/middle-eastern feel and sound. A bit of Wailing Wall and Snakepit mixed in there, with "buried" or "processed" vocals for the first half of the song. Very good effect. Like I said, this one is still growing on me, but one thing is clear - Simon rules this song.

Before Three (7.5) - Love the live version from Coachella (even with the wrong words), but don't like the way Robert sings it here. Live it has a real edge of sadness/despair to it, but here, it's almost a party. His singing is too bright and I don't know, a bit "goofy". Will wait for a live version where Robert gets the words right, and it will be great. I still absolutely love the guitars on it though. As with many songs on the album, you can't even tell if Roger is in the band. Why are the keyboards so buried in the mix?

The End of the World (7) - It's ok, but the single version is better due to one less "Ooo eee ooo". Video is better than the song. Still hate the ending too. It's a an average single, saved by the moog and the middle where Robert's "ohohohohohohoh" blends in with . Ok, I'm being too hard on this. After 3 days, it really fits the album.

Anniversary (9) - Completely different from what I was expecting. I was thinking something sweet and quiet. Starts with an almost dancey feel, and I'm thinking "oh no!", but it quickly turns ominous when the bass and keyboards kick in. So sad and brooding. For some reason it has been reminding me of 'Lament' lately. Creates an oppressive, "heavy" atmosphere, at least to me. The feeling that something bad is about to happen. One of my early favorites. I know somebody who absolutely hates this, but he's completely wrong about it. ; )

Us or Them (8.5) - Here's my prediction, you will either love this or hate it. Me? I love it! An instant live classic. You'll swear this is Watching Me Fall when it starts. with the guitars and even the scream, but this is Watching Me Fall done right! Chorus is great and so catchy! I love the way Robert sings it. Jason is really pounding away. Like on all songs, Simon's bass is just fantastic. Very powerful, spite filled vocals. Would love to see some good re-mixers get a hold of this. It's very "rock", but there's a serious "groove" buried in there. You'll see what I mean as soon as you listen to it the first time.

Alt.end (5.5) - More like alt.ctrl.delete.from.album. So disappointed with this. There are actually cheesy little "claps" in the song. I'm not kidding. I don't like it. Boring guitars and vocals. This was my favorite when I got the lyrics and didn't have a clue about what it would sound like. Where's the emotion? And the ending is bad too. Maybe it's just me. But I really want to like this. Maybe it will be better live.

(I Don't Know What's Going) On... (7) Ok pop, but has the feel of "filler". Music is nice. Not sure if I hate or just dislike Robert going for the high pitched "allallallall". Sort of reminds me of the Head on the Door era. It's really not bad, just underdeveloped. I'm liking this more on day 2 of having the album. It's that high pitched bit that keeps it from being better.

Taking Off (7.5) A good pop song. If Geffen plays it safe, this will probably be the second single. Listen closely to that guitar line. Somebody is trying to get that JLH feel, and it almost works. Almost. I wonder if this is one of the songs Porl played on? Sounds like him. And the acoustic sounds like Inbetween Days. I like it, but hate the "Robert falsetto" ending. I don't know what it is with this album, but Robert seems to feel the need to embellish each song ending with something goofy. You girls will probably love it though. "Oh he's so cute!" : ) And on the second day, it's reminding me of A Pink Dream.

Never (5) - Here's exactly what I wrote after my first listen: "So what? Any band could have done this. The twin to alt.end. I find it boring and flat. Faked emotions. Terrible ending...again." My opinion hasn't changed much since then. Generic rock at it's most average. But there IS something I like in there (the drums maybe?), just can't pinpoint it yet. Still weak though. And on day 3, I still get NOTHING from it. I'm hitting SKIP every time it comes on.

The Promise (8) - Another one we all know. Love this one. As good in the studio as it is live. It's like Forever, The Kiss and All I Have To Do Is Kill Her, all wrapped into one song. That guttural scream/howl at the start is great. "You...prom...ised..me" to the drumbeat is just classic! Should have some great guitar/bass meltdowns on the tour. I just wonder if Robert's voice will be able to hold up, with all of the intensity on this song and some of the others.

And that's it. Starts off great, then goes flat. There's 2/3rds of an excellent album there, but the really good stuff is saved for b-sides and other countries. So now we go from really good to excellent:

Going Nowhere (10) - Absolutely beautiful! As I told Nadine before I gave her the album, "if you don't love this, not like, LOVE this, I will refuse to ever talk to you again. Seriously." Wait until you hear Roger's piano. Why can't we have more of that? Wind chimes, piano, acoustic guitar and the Bass VI. Too beautiful for words. The chimes sound almost exactly like the start of Pictures of You. The only problem here is that it's so short. It needs 3-4 more minutes to really "develop", but I guess it's good that it leaves you begging for more. I'm just hoping the band include this in the live set.

This Morning (10) - Sad, moody and slow. More piano! Love this one too. It's that sad, gloomy classic Cure sound done perfectly. Fantastic bass once again, and great synth and piano. Would not be out of place on Disintegration or Bloodflowers. Robert's softly spoken vocals at the 4 minute mark will be one of the most beloved parts of any of these songs. Just a fantastic song. Why are they wasting this on a b-side? Another criminal act.

Fake (8.5) - Another early favorite. Love the music, especially Roger's keyboards. Slightly popish, but in an excellent way. Destined to be another classic b-side.

Truth Beauty & Goodness (8) - Wasn't crazy about it the first time, but it grows on me with each listen. Don't like the start of it. Robert's held note, up and down, on the first "beautiful" is brilliant. Will give you goosebumps. The six string bass on this sounds a bit like Last Dance. Very good. Will probably love it by monday. : )

So there you have 2 early impressions of the US album and the bonus songs. I think we both really like it, though Nadine likes it more than me, but wish the track listing was different. Hell, even Ross admitted that he wasn't happy with it, but Robert wanted to make it more "accessible". And from what I hear, there are even better tracks that were excluded from the final 15. Anyway, just don't get caught up in the "greatest album ever" hype, and you'll probably really love it. And I reserve the right to change my opinion on songs as I listen to them more.

"I just wanted to let everyone know to look out for The Cure in the July issue of Rolling Stones magazine. Inside you'll find a full page article with a new picture of Robert and an interview.

I don't have a scanner, but I included a link to a photo of the article you can put up on your site. It's kinda hard to read, so if you want me to try to take a better picture just let me know. There are also two smaller concert pictures of Robert in the magazine that I didn't photograph, so let me know if you want those too. However, they aren't very good. :P

http://www.ponylandpress.com/images/R-c-rollingstones.jpg"

(Thanks Bloodflowers39)

"According to Stupido Shop in Helsinki, Finland, "The Cure" will be out early in Finland, on wednesday June 23 (probably because of the midsummer holidays in Finland 25-27 June).

They have the limited edition with DVD on sale for pre-orders for 21 euro on their website www.stupido.fi. "

(Thanks Eero Vuola)

"According to Amazon (Germany) , the end of the world will be released as a pock-it cd here (3" - normally with 2 tracks) in germany... as soon as I find out more, I'll email the info... and they list it for 5th july... "

Update: "as it seems, end of the world will be out as 5" maxi-cd and as 3" pock-it cd... no tracklist yet - but could be a collector's item soon, as I don't have a clue whether a 3" will be produced for other markets... "

(Thanks Dennis)

"Not sure if this was already posted, but TEOTW video was on MTV2 Europe as an exclusive last Wednesday at lunchtime. Great to see new material on MTV again. Fab Video."

(Thanks Niall)

"I have a slight problem I was hoping you or someone who reads your site could help me with.

I have two pit tickets for the 8/3 show in Cincinnati, but the person I was going with has a broken foot and the cast won't be coming off until mid-August, so of course it would be very uncomfortable for her to stand the entire time. I was hoping someone would like to trade tickets with me. If someone wants to contact me, I would like trade with someone who has section 200, first-row tickets, but I'm willing to ponder any decent seats. Because she will have to sit down during part of the show, I would like her to still be able to see. I just want to trade two tickets for two tickets. Thank you so much. "

"I was just checking Amazon France and The Cure are n°1 in sales for "the cure"ltd edition + t-b-a-import (buy two cd's), they don't precice wich import it is though. Anyway, nice score, no!!??"

(Thanks Owen)

"Here are a couple of magazine mentions of The Cure that I've come across this week.

In the June 2004 #207 of ice magazine (Brian Wilson on the cover) there is a mention on the cover of Release Dates (including The Cure). Then there is a brief segment on the new album.

In issue #25 of Outburn (Atreyu on the cover) there are two Cure mentions... one mention is in an article about Tweaker and the other is in a 4 page article about Junkie XL."

(Thanks to Dayna at A Foolish Arrangement)

"This is from tomorrow's Chicago Tribune (June 20, 2004), article called "They love the '80s"--

Under the headline, " '80s Artists who never left," Bob Gendron writes:

THE CURE. The mopey Brits were goth-rock heroes — particularly to young females who swooned over the band's wistful love songs and languid hooks. The group spent the '90s spinning its creative wheels and getting fat, but a new record label switch and new self-titled album on Geffen hint at better things. Live in Chicago: The Cure headlines its "Curiosa" festival Aug. 12 at Tweeter Center.

And under the headline, "New artists who sound like the '80s":

THE RAPTURE. It's no surprise that The Rapture is part of The Cure's summer Curiosa festival; no vocalist sounds more like Robert Smith than Luke Jenner, who nails Smith's forlorn tone and escalating cries. The Rapture draws from late '70s post-punk influences, but it's the quartet's infatuation with '80s house, mad-hatter beats, squeaky keyboards and Manchester dance that gives this hyped New York set its signature sound. Live in Chicago: Aug. 12 at Tweeter Center."

(Thanks Lenore)

"Check out #42. http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2004/coolsongs/index.html "

(Thanks Craig H.)

"From the June 25th Entertainment Weekly double issue: 137 People & Things We Love This Summer - # 107, The Cure, Age 26, Mustworthiness - The Cure, whose mood grooves brightened many Goths' dark days in the '80's, are hitting the road with contemporary kindred spirits like Interpol and the Rapture (plus such underground all-stars as Melissa Auf der Maur) for the Curiosa Festival. Why To See All 18 Tour Dates - If you catch more than one show (the tour kicks off July 24), don't expect any repeat performances. "We tend to draw from about 75 to 100 songs," says singer Robert Smith. "And I generally write the set list 15 minutes before we go on." Next: A new album, "The Cure," drops June 29th."

And here's a scan of the article.

(Thanks Rust and Kate)

(Thanks Michael)

"The Cure's concert in St. Goarshausen at the lorely has been moved to another venue. The show now takes place in Cologne at the "Tanzbrunnen". All fans who already bought a ticket can still use their tickets for the new location. All the fans who also bought a camping ticket have to give that ticket back."

(Thanks Lars)

"Cure Loreley Gig in St. Goarshausen on 25/6 has moved to Köln: (source: www.getgo.de)

"Die Veranstaltung am 25.06.04 in Sankt Goarshausen wurde in das Open Air am Tanzbrunnen, Rheinparkweg 1, 50679 Köln verlegt. Die Veranstaltung beginnt um 18:00 Uhr. Bereits gekaufte Karten behalten ihre Gültigkeit."

(Thanks Mirco and Nicola)

Update: "According to the booking agents karsten jahnke, the show was NOT moved due to poor ticket sales.

the cure show was to tie in with an earth wind and fire show at the same venue (loreley) the following day, using the same backline etc. that show was canceled, so the cure gig had to be moved.

it is correct thought, that loreley had a capacity of about 12 000, while tanzbrunnen cologne is about 7 000.

also of interest: tanzbrunnen has a strict curfew because it is situated in a residential area. that curfew is 10 PM / 22.00 hrs.

the new times are: doors - 5PM; first band 6PM; cure 8PM-10PM"

(Thanks Carsten)

"Loreley Promoters Concert Team have an update on their website. The concert has been moved to Cologne, because Earth Wind & Fire, who originally should have played a day after The Cure have cancelled their show and both concerts seem to be technically connected obviously.

http://www.concertteam.de/cgi-bin/concert_management/view_engine.cgi?INFO=20040625-THCU-1083071533 "

(Thanks Chris)

"Atlanta interview posted - www.99x.com. go to station, jocks, axel "

(Thanks Lisa)

"Yesterday morning Robert Smith called in L.A's KROQ, although I did not get to hear it,they will post it up on their site, www.kroq.com Also Kroq is giving away tickets to Curiosa along with the new cd and passes to an exclusive after party (after the carson show) in hollywood where the cure will be (of course)."

(Thanks Betty)

"Just wanted to let you know that KROQ in Los Angeles is giving away tickets for the Curiosa show all weekend. Also, they're giving away special passes for a secret after show party in Hollywood atop an outdoor building. Request line: 1-800-520-1067"

(Thanks Jimmy)

"At Kraftverk (a club in Oslo). They will play the new Cure album in its entirity. Along with a Cure quiz etc etc.

Just wanted to inform u guys. I mean, the album is out on the 28th. But if you are in Oslo u can hear it tonight at Kraftverk"

(Thanks Benjamin)

"London's `Popstarz` club at Kings Cross Scala ( Majority Gay & Lesbian but very straight friendly) has his best night planned with a ` The End of the World Giveaway` plus an exclusive play of the new album & tracks from the past 25 years played all night & all other usual Popstarz favorites. Free entry b4 11pm with Flyer, ad or Web ad ( need to print off). However, as mentioned above, majority is gay. So be open minded....and ready to have fun!

The Cure Album Party Popstarz, Friday June 25th The Cure are back! One of the most important artists to ever hit the alternative scene, they not only set the standard for other bands to try desperately to keep up with, but have now influenced a whole new generation of artists. With everyone from Hot Hot Heat, The Rapture and Franz Ferdinand name checking them as crucial in having shaped how their bands turned out, it could not be more fitting that they return with a new up-tempo album. The Cure's 'The Cure' will be released on June 28th, followed by single 'The End Of The World' on July 19th and judging by the single, this is gonna be a biggie! Popstarz, already having hosted parties for PJ Harvey, Supergrass and The Hives albums this year, go one better and have an official album release party for these living legends. Expect more details nearer the time, but you know the drill - listen out for their signature track and get those arms in the air at the stage for the flying goodies!

www.thecure.com

www.popstarz.org/popstarz"

(Thanks Heinz)

(Thanks Ange)

"I have purchased 6 tickets to the cure show in Toronto, and my friend did as well – so now we have an extra 6 tickets. They are pit tickets, and we just want to sell them for face value. Maybe you could make a post or something in the news so that people in the TO area could contact me if they would like to get some PIT tix at face? It would really help!"

(Thanks Tyler)

"Just to let you know,particulary italian fans,that "Disfunzioni Musicali",a very famous music store in Rome,told me that "The Cure" cd/dvd limited edition could come out next week,probably Wednesday or Thursday.But they will have only 50 copies of this limited edition! So,we'll have to run :) "

(Thanks Emmanuele)

"Shocked as hell, when I saw a commercial promoting the Curiosa show at the Home Depot Center in Carson (Los Angeles) on CBS during David Letterman, and also during Jimmy Kimmel Live. It showed clips from what I think was the HFS Festival. Showed the band playing Just Like Heaven, Lovesong, The End of the World, and I'm not sure what else, if anything. "

(Thanks Jimmy and Lou)

THE CURIOSA FESTIVAL

| The Cure | Interpol | The Rapture | MOGWAI |

| Cursive | Cooper Temple Clause | Head Automatica |

PLEASE NOTE REVISED LINEUP FROM LAST PRE SALE EMAIL

Home Depot Center

Cal State Dominguez Hills, Carson.

Friday, August 27th.

Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday June 20th at Noon.

But as a KROQ Street Team member, you'll have a chance to buy them first.

Here are the details:

. This Friday at Noon log on to: Curiosa Festival Pre Sale

. If the above links do not work, open a Ticketmaster screen on your computer, log on to http://www.ticketmaster.com

. Search The Cure

. Scroll down to August 27th at The Home Depot Center

. In the Presale Password box enter: ENDWORLD

. There is a 8-ticket limit per person

. Tickets are $57.50 plus service fees

. You will need a major credit card.

. As with all internet ticket sales, there may be an initial surge on the system. Just hit the Back button and try again. It may take several attempts.

. Tickets are not guaranteed until you have received an order confirmation number from Ticketmaster.

. Tickets will be available until 6pm, or until our pre-sale allocation is gone.

. If you are not able to buy tickets for the pre-sale, you still have a chance to join the regular on-sale this Sunday at Noon at Ticketmaster locations, Charge By Phone (213-480-3232 or 714-740-2000) and Ticketmaster.com.

KROQ Street Team

(Thanks Lauchlin)

"here's a release from 107.7 kndd (the end) in seattle.

The Cure Is Coming! Last week it was a rumor. Now it's a fact. The End's bringing The Cure back to the Northwest. 1077 The End presents The Cure, Saturday August 21st at The Gorge. Joining the masters of mope rock at the Curiosa Festival '04, will be a slew of cool new bands, including Interpol, Muse, The Rapture, Thursday, Mogwai and more. And Monday morning (6/21) at 7:15am, DJ No Name busts out all the ticket and on-sale details on The Morning Alternative. But in next week's EndMail, you'll get to buy your Cure tickets first, with another exclusive EndMail Pre-Sale. Or, maybe you'll just be lucky enough to win your tickets from The End - and go backstage to meet the band! All next week, after No Name's official Curiosa announcement on Monday through Friday (6/25) at midnight, EVERY TIME YOU HEAR ANY SONG BY THE CURE ON THE END, caller 7 (206-421-1077 or 800-423-1077) wins a pair of tickets to the Curiosa Festival. And tune in to the Morning Alternative with DJ No Name all next week (6-10am) to win tickets and go backstage to meet Robert Smith and The Cure."

(Thanks Brian)

(Thanks Jerre)

"Robert is scheduled to call in to The Morning X show in Tampa at 6:45 am today (June 18th). Here's the link with the details. http://97xonline.com/morningx/ "

(Thanks Mike)

"Robert Smith was talking to the Detroit radio station 89X today (June 17). Talked about the festival and the European tour starting soon. Also talked about the new PJ Harvey album which he loves. "

(Thanks Thomas)

"So, Robert did call the radio station in West Palm Beach today. I was unable to listen because I was at work, although I did run out to my car twice to catch a minute or so. I called the station and they told me that they would be posting the interview for download on their website. I'm not sure when they will get arount to it, but here is the link http://www.buzz103.com/. "

(Thanks Shannon)

Seriously, what would it take, 10-15 minutes to write down the schedule and post it?

Friday, the 13th

The Cure “The Cure“

Melancholy was yesterday. Nu-Rock-producer Ross Robinson makes Robert Smith scream. The 13th studio album of The Cure is a self-centered project of Nu-Metal and Punk producer Ross Robinson (Limp Bizkit, At The Drive-In, Korn), who, as a longtime Curefan worked on Robert Smith so enduringly, that Smith agreed reluctantly on fulfilling Robinsons wish to try to do a double album. Interested in Robinsons working method, Smith (who didn´t feel the need himself to do a Cure album) gathered his musicians to work on new songs with the producer. The songs should result in a mixture of the world´s heaviest music and friendly pop – another demand of the director. After all “The Cure”, reduced on Geffen´s order, includes 12 tracks. Aside to unimportant popsongs like “Taking Off” (a kind of “Friday I´m In Love 2004”) and “The End Of The World” the album includes many gloomy songs full of pressure and drama, which is yet another proof for Robinson´s talent to create heavy moods in his musicians – not always advantageous for The Cure: As fascinating as the drumstorm (that wasn´t allowed to influence the sound that impressively since “The Hanging Garden”) might be in the beginning, in the long run, together with the no less noisy feedback guitars, it seems as annoying as a primary pupil ruining a poem by stressing every single syllable. And even if Smith has got some really great vocal-moments, he screams so often, repeats some lines so penetratingly and lets his voice climbing to the highest pitches almost lost in thought at least three times, that despite all intensity an unintended funny effect comes up. “The Cure” is an interesting but unfortunately not a magnificent chapter in the history of a band, that tries a new start after 25 years.

3 out of 6

(Thanks to Martin for the translation)

"The promotion with Tower Records, they'll have tomorrow a pre-sale and for those who buy it, Tower give'em a pass for the listening party.The 2 edition are including in the promotion.

The next 21st June, the listening parties will be at 5.30 pm, 7.00 pm & 8.30 pm.

The special sellout isn´t only for Mexico City:

On all the Mix Up stores in Monterrey & Guadalajara, if you buy The CURE between 28th June- 4th July they´ll give u for free the second cd.

The second cd for free is given if you buy any of the 2 editions not only the digipack.I know the cd will contain acoustic versions and some rarities but no further datail on it.

Someone told me this but i don´t know how accurate it is:

The 2nd cd will contain 4 acoustic song (Lovesong, Lullaby, Boys Don´t Cry and another 1) and another 4 rarities acoustic songs. have u heard something on the second cd?, i was imagining the cd will be like the european edition with 4 instrumentals track.

(Thanks Jorge)

"TEOTW is featured on the LaunchCast Video Home Page. No interview, just the new band shot and a bit that says "Experience their new beginning." The video isn't in the top 100 Videos...yet. I'm pretty sure you have to have a yahoo email account to vote. But you can watch it on Launch without voting @ http://launch.yahoo.com/ "

(Thanks Amy and Maricela)

(Thanks to Autumn at Pictures of You)

(Thanks John and Maricela)

With no advance notice (that I was aware of), Houston tickets are on pre-sale this morning.

Here and here

(Thanks to Joe and Matt)

" "The Dark heart of the Cure" Robert Smith, dark rock's father, out with a new cd. And, while he's arriving here in Italy, he reveals his favourite sons. And, togheter with Internet, he'll save the music.

Inside there's an interview, where Robert is compared to a "Liz Taylor with an Halloween make up", and he talks freely on how music is too much expensive on the net ("to fill an Apple iPod 40 giga you need about 40,000$). A nice interview, but with a cruel start: Cure will never part, as, after all, they are only one man, Robert Smith. Does it matter anything of who's still in the band?

(Well, I care for Robert and also for those other cute boys...)

For a complete translation we'll wait Pietro, he's so good with this kind of things."

(Thanks Serena & Sergio)

"On italian musical magazine "Musica" di Repubblica there is an interview with Robert; these are some items:

- the songs of "The Cure" were written in a month (december 2003)

- the crisis after "Wish", when the Cure stopped for 18 months, everybody said that it would be a commercial suicide, but Robert don't cares about it

- themes of the new album: classic themes (homesickness, the time goes by, ageing) new themes (the fight to accept himself)

- Robert talk about his music passion: through his brothers and sisters he knew Bowie, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Captain Beefheart, Jimi Hendrix, then the glam rock (Mark Bolan, T.Rex) and finally the punk (Stranglers and Buzzcocks)

- His friendship with Steve Severin: Robert says that they talked about a new collaboration, but the problem is that Robert is changed, Steve is always the same person

- the bands he loves today: Interpol, Rapture, Mogwai ("the best band of the world"), Thursday, Cursive and Elbow. The last cd of Cooper Temple Clause is so beautiful. He don't likes Radiohead ("the Bends is their last work that i've listened")

- he talk about his remedy for the crisis of the musical industry: the legal download of a song must cost 5 cents at very most"

(Thanks Michele)

"There was an article in the Zurich newspaper "20minuten" yesterday, June 15. 20minuten is a free newspaper which is available at all stations and lots of public places in the whole Zurich area (edition about 330'000 ex.)

The link for the article (in German language) and a Dia show:

http://www.20min.ch/tools/suchen/story/10513486

My attempt of a translation:

Idea for new Cure work came into existence in Switzerland

Actually, "Bloodflowers" from the year 2000 should become the last The Cure album. But then Robert Smith came to Switzerland in July 2002 - and changed his decision.

"If I hear myself speaking about it today, how our new album 'The Cure' came off, everything sounds quite surreal", Robert Smith (45) ponders. The head of the legendary British Waveband didn't want to make another Cure disc. "After we had finished, with the year2000-opus 'Bloodflowers', the third chapter of the 'Dark Trilogy' - also including 'Pornography' and 'Disintegration' - I thought: That is it. This is the end of the 25-year-career of The Cure. For me and the other band members it was certain that my next project would be a solo album", remembers Smith.

But then, in July 2002 at the Paléo Festival in Nyon, the singer met the Cure fan Ross Robinson, producer of hip hard core bands such as Korn or Slipknot. "With the first discussion I already knew that I wanted to work with Ross", Smith tells. "He reawakened the old passion for The Cure, which slept deeply inside of me, to new life."

The result of the fructuous cooperation - The Cure worked for the first time ever with a producer - will sell in the shops starting from June 28. The Wave dinosaurs can be seen live on Sunday, 27. June at the South Side Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck in Germany.

Text below picture:

Instead of a solo album the legendary Waveband revives: Singer Robert Smith (2nd from the left) with The Cure.

(Thanks Greg)

"In their last issue, Rock and Folk has a two pages article, very positive, with comments from Robert, happy to be asked about his last opus rather than about their 25 year career. Says that working with Ross was intense, surprising as they only focused on the music played live in studio. Says members didn't understand why he was explaining the lyrics to Ross, as he never did with them.

There are also two pictures : the first one is just amazing, a kind of broken photo in the "Cut Here" video way. Hope someone will scan this article to allow people from abroad to get it.

At the end of the magazine, "The Cure" is reviewed and gets a four star out of five. "

(Thanks David)

"Ibero 90.9 FM will broadcast a The CURE special this saturday 19th 5.00 pm and sunday 20th 12.00 pm. If you want to listen it just log on www.ibero909radio.com and click on ibero 90.9 en línea and that's all. Enjoy it.

And the best!!!

The CURE go out earlier in Mexico city!!!, the next Friday 25th June, Orbita 105.7 FM and Mix Up Plaza Universidad & Plaza Satélite will be a "special sellout", if you buy the digipack edition, they give to you for free a second cd with "acoustic versions" (i think they´re instrumentals instead) and a limited edition poster. A radio ad is being aired very often in Orbita FM.

The radiostation Ibero 90.9 fm will have this promotion:

-You listen before that nobody the homonymous new album of The CURE. This June 18th, 90 documents will be distributed in all Tower Records stores in Mexico City in order that the real fans wins the opportunity to listen the new production on June 21th.

-Plus, Ibero 90.9 radio invites 30 listeners and an accompanist to this event only for fans of The Cure. Reports and tickets in the June 18th 3 pm program.

Email: ibero909@ibero909radio.com Phone number: 5292590

At the end of June 18th Ibero 90.9 will play ONLY CURE SONGS ALL DAY LONG.

This promotion is support by a radio ad.

I send you too the Mexican sell sheet of The CURE, here the "KEY" part is: The line of writing before the Tracklist states:

"Theres is a chance to The CURE will play in Mexico during 2004"

The rest of the sheet is the same as all the edtions you've posted.

P.S. You can view the Ibero 90.9 promotions web-page at http://www.ibero909radio.com/promos/evyprom.html and listen it online at http://192.203.177.78:554/ramgen/broadcast/radio2 "

(Thanks Jorge)

"The End of the World seems to be in fairly heavy rotation on VH2 in Ireland (and the UK, I presume). I've seen it a three times in the last 12 hours - when was the last time that happened?"

(Thanks Alex)

From Goldenvoice

THE CURIOSA FESTIVAL 2004

THE CURE - INTERPOL - THE RAPTURE - MOGWAI CURSIVE - COOPER TEMPLE CLAUSE - HEAD AUTOMATICA

FRIDAY AUGUST 27TH AT THE HOME DEPOT CENTER

SPECIAL PRESALE FOR OUR GOLDENVOICE AND COACHELLA EMAIL LIST:

STARTS: THURSDAY JUNE 17TH 10AM

ENDS: FRIDAY JUNE 18TH 10PM

PASSWORD: lovecats

AT TICKETMASTER.COM

(Thanks Rayna)

"Here is the e-mail that KROQ in Los Angeles is sending out for the Curiosa pre-sale.

THE CURIOSA FESTIVAL | The Cure | Interpol | The Rapture | MOGWAI | Thursday | Muse | Cursive | Melissa Auf Der Maur | | Cooper Temple Clause | Head Automatica |

Home Depot Center

Friday, August 27th.

Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday June 20th at Noon.

But as a KROQ Street Team member, you'll have a chance to buy them first.

Here are the details:

. This Friday at Noon log on to: http://www.ticketmaster.com

. Search The Cure

. Scroll down to August 27th at The Home Depot Center

. In the Presale Password box enter: ENDWORLD

. There is a 8-ticket limit per person

. Tickets are $57.50 plus service fees

. You will need a major credit card.

. As with all internet ticket sales, there may be an initial surge on the system. Just hit the Back button and try again. It may take several attempts.

. Tickets are not guaranteed until you have received an order confirmation number from Ticketmaster.

. Tickets will be available until 6pm, or until our pre-sale allocation is gone.

. If you are not able to buy tickets for the pre-sale, you still have a chance to join the regular on-sale this Sunday at Noon at Ticketmaster locations, Charge By Phone (213-480-3232 or 714-740-2000) and Ticketmaster.com.

(Thanks Jimmy)

"picked up a wristband at smiths(smithstix.com) in payson, ut(utah county) this evening. i'm #1 in line. that means so far i'll be the only one in line. if anyone wants a good place in line for tickets they should come down here. just fyi. also, depending on how many i can purchase i might be able to get a few extra if anyone is interested."

(Thanks Bennion)

From Ticketmaster

Tickets go sale June 26th at 10am

Prices are $29.50 - $77.50

(Thanks Brian)

"The july issue of german music magazine Musikexpress features a 3 page interview and a review of "The Cure" (it got only 3 of 6 stars). I´m gonna translate the review tomorrow, not sure about the interview, because it´s quite long. Unfortunately I still don´t own a scanner, so someone else has to scan it for you... "

(Thanks Martin)

"Last night I was listening to Mark Radcliffe's show on UK BBC Radio 2 and he said that Robert Smith of The Cure may be one of his guests this evening (16th June 2004). The show goes out at 10.30pm GMT."

(Thanks Graham)

Update: "Robert was a guest on Mark Radcliffe's radio show tonight (UK BBC Radio 2). He chatted for fifteen minutes about the new album, and gave us an insight into why songwriting is credited equally within the band. He admitted that making the new album with Ross had genuinely affected everyone involved, and that some of the Ross-led "group opening-up sessions" had proved very emotional (such that some of the band had walked out). The new single was played with the UK release date given as 07/19/04. The whole thing finished with "Lovecats", and the vague promise of a studio session soon."

(Thanks Graham)

"The Cure will be at German TV Show "TV Total" on June 24th. This is the link http://tvtotal.prosieben.de/show/vorschau/00085.html "

(Thanks Michael)

"Please note that the French Mag Rock'n'Folk has a few pages on the new album. Here is the link : http://www.rocknfolk.com/ "

(Thanks Candide)

"I would let you know that I was listening to 103.1 the buzz here in west palm beach and they said that robert was supposed to call in tomorrow (thursday) around 4 or 5 i think. i dont even think i will be able to listen, but i wanted to give you a heads up."

(Thanks Shannon)

(Thanks Josie)

"Well here's a cracking review of 'The Cure' from this week's NME, who would have thought . They do go on though to slag off 'The Top' in their must have album section, bastards.

The Cure - The Cure (8/10)

If this really is the end for The Cure, then it's some way to go out.

The Cure have been together longer than most NME readers have been alive. Robert Smith, his hair, his lipstick, his band, his songs about claustrophobia, love, loneliness, love, huge spiders and love, they've always been there. Twenty-five years since their debut, the band's influence is all over the place, from Hot Hot Heat's fevered thrum to The Rapture's spectral dilation. But it's been close to 15 years since their last truly great album (the still stunning 'Disintegration'). Each new record comes with the veiled threat from Smith that he's about to pull the plug on this whole affair - seemingly much less veiled on this than many others. But he's been threatening that since 1982, so why worry? Because if this wilfully aggressive, powerfully dark record really is the final one, then it's a staggering way to go out. For the first time ever, Smith isn't in charge of production. Ross Robinson, who's worked with Slipknot, Korn and At The Drive-In, drove the band to near-mutiny in his search for the ultimate performance. And it shows. No easy walk through a few moments and the odd glum one for the old skool, it is startling from the first listen. Opening with the brooding dirge of 'Lost', the band are heavier, more menacing, more rhythmic than ever. Smith recalls being "so happy and so young", but admits, "I got lost in someone else", perhaps his own myth. 'Labyrinth' barely lifts the mood, its deep blue psychedelic heart carrying Smith's tortured performance. "The day is done/The house is dark/It's not the same you", he cries, his voice rising to a scream. The Cure haven't sounded this malevolent since 'Pornography' and Robinson is intent on not allowing Smith's melodic side to throw easy pop bait over the side of his sleek, black destroyer. When the classic Cure moments come - and 'Taking Off', 'Before Three' and 'The End Of The World' are up there with the best - they're still focused on moving The Cure forward if, at the same time, Smith's lyrics are as unguarded and romantic as ever ("We were so in love/In the sea of gold", "Tonight I share with you/Tonight I'm so in love with you", "I'm trying to be the one for her/Trying to be I love"). Elsewhere, 'I Don't Know What's Going On' finds Smith scat-singing his way to a falsetto chorus that's so un-Cure it's like a tiny, pointed reinvention all of its own. 'Anniversary' has a Moroder-ish disco tint and an operatic chorus. 'Alt.end' rides a riff halfway between The Cure of 1980 and U2's 'New Year's Day' as Smith celebrates this "big, bright, beautiful world" while insisting, I want this to be the end/I want this to be the last thing we do", while 'Us Or Them' (a reaction to 9/11?) is the angriest Cure track since 'Shiver and Shake'. Smith has said of this record, "If you don't like this, you don't like us," and when you give your album the same name as your band, you need to be sure you can stand by every moment. They can, and they undoubtedly will. 'The Cure' is not an easy album to love. It's oppressive and relentless at times, it never, not once, lets you off the hook without a fight. But it shows a band on the verge of a whole new future. Whether they actually want it or not a lot less clear. - Rob Fitzpatrick

FIVE MUST-HAVE CURE ALBUMS... and one absolute stinker

'Disintegration' (1989) Definitive Cure. Dark, intense, miserable as a dead kitten. But also melodic, uplifting and defiant.

'Faith' (1981) The most depressing record ever made. And brilliant for it. 'The Funeral Party' is bleaker than hell.

'Seventeen Seconds' (1980) Drugs. Lots of them. Guitars get ditched for keyboards and amazing things happen.

'The Head On The Door' (1985) Brian Wilson, fucked on lager'n'shrooms and wearing a lunatic fright-wig, wouldn't have matched this pop masterpiece.

'Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me' (1987) Very long, but full of magical, astonishing hit singles. 'Just Like Heaven' is most perfect thing you'll ever hear.

RUN AWAY 'The Top' (1984) 'The Caterpillar' was nice, but 'Bananafishbones' and 'Wailing Wall' are painful. Avoid.

(Thanks Skamrock)

Update: For everyone asking, 'Lost' is only available on iTunes Europe. If they were smart, they would get it posted to the US version immediately. Everyone wants it.

From Ticketmaster

Internet Presale Info

AEG PRESALE:

Start: Thu, 06/17/04 10:00 AM

End: Fri, 06/18/04 10:00 PM

KROQ PRESALE:

Start: Fri, 06/18/04 12:00 PM

End: Fri, 06/18/04 06:00 PM

I have no other info, so please, please, please, don't ask for passwords, what the difference is between the two pre-sales, etc. As soon as I have more, you'll get it. So don't panic, stay calm, and everything will be ok. : )

"103.9 (the edge) in phoenix just mentioned that cure tickets for the phoenix show will be going on sale june 26th. "

(Thanks Jon)

"Wristbands are available today (June 15th) starting at 5 pm, at Smithtix outlets. Tickets will be on sale for wristband holders Saturday morning at 9AM."

(Thanks Heron)

"Seems Boston "pit" tickets were just released this morning on ticketmaster, I bought one at 8am. I didn't send you an email b/c I thought someone else would have already, after seing the post that sec 1 FL tix are still available I was kinda shocked to see this not posted. Maybe you might want to post this so we can buy them before all the scalpers do and all end up on ebay like the other shows? =) "

(Thanks Paul)

"I'm just coming back from the Brussel's cd store "Caroline Music". The owner of the shop (great Cure fan and.... I think Robert's friend) told me that in his shop "The Cure" will be available on the 25th of June. "It's gonna be the limited edition cd with dvd" he said. He will have 250 of this limited edition for sale. Be sure, I'll buy mine ! "

(Thanks Alex)

"The cure are heavily featured in the july issue of SPIN (out now). There is a multi-page spread on Coachella which features a photo and a favorable review of their performance. Then there is a full page interview (w/photo) of Robert. It's just amazing to see all the coverage they're getting after witnessing Bloodflowers getting released in 2000 to global indifference."

Scan anyone? If not, I'll try to type up the interview tomorrow.

(Thanks Charlie)

"Robert Smith: "I think this is the best we´ve ever done. The album´s title´s "The Cure"; if you don´t like it, then you dont like us". So categorical was how the genious and madter Robert Smith spoke about his new album in their last performance at the Coachella Festival. The album is to be twelve-tracked, and it has been produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, At-The-Drive-In…). The base of the songs has been recorded live, as in thier earliest albums. Porl Thompson who left the band in 1993, has taken part in the album. An alive institutuion of modern music, four years afeter "Bloodflowers", The Cure have recorded a masterpiece on a level with "Disintegration". Scarcely anything.

(Live performance the 16th of July with the motif of the Xacobeo 2004)"

(Thanks to Sharon from Charlotte Sometimes)

"HISPACURE FORUM (www.hispacure.tk) and UNIVERSAL MUSIC SPAIN (www.universalmusic.es) have a special promotion for the forum members! Since tomorrow 16th June to 28th June (when the new album will be released), we are going to prepare a really special countdown!

1. Go to Hispacure and become a new member if you are not registered (free register)

2. Answer this question: What ex-cure member have played in the new cure album?

3. Send your answer to this e-mail spanishcure@yahoo.es (with your forum nickname, name and surname, and complete address)

4. Every day until 28th June we'll select 3 winners from all the e-mails we receive! they'll win a special Cure pack with an official Cd Promo single and an exclusive Cure official T-shirt! we have two (black with the new cure logo) and (white with the album cover)

5. so finally we'll have 36 winners (12 days left for the cure brand new album/3 winners by day since tomorrrow 16th June), and we'll send this list to UNIVERSAL! and they will send for free these packets to the winners by mail !

6. You can send one mail every day with the answer until 28th June! But we want 36 different winners! so if you win a pack one day please stop mail...

7. every day we upload the new three winners in hispacure forum at 0.00 am (cet)

You can see here the design of the t-shirts (two models)

http://www.comunidadoscura.com/BLANCA.jpg (white)

http://www.comunidadoscura.com/NEGRA.jpg (black)"

(Thanks to Ivan at spanishcure.com)

"http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/bruce/tracks/index.shtml?thisweek

Noticed that Supergrass chose The Cure's Inbetween Days on Ken Bruce's "Tracks of my Years" on Radio 2 this week - see link above."

(Thanks Mags)

"Just saw an advert for BBC Three's new comedy "The Smoking Room", and it had Close To Me playing in the background. And if anyone's curious, it looks kinda like The Office, only set in a smoking room rather than an office. Go figure."

(Thanks Mr. Moose)

"Brazilian Fox TV will air on July a new series called "Waterfalls" and among 3 previews (so far) I just saw today one with Just Like Heaven as a bg song! They used the guitar bits nicely matched with the text. I saw it during "Tru Calling" and I got so shocked I couldn't record on tape."

(Thanks Jacira)

"The Cure make album of the week in MUSIC WEEK (Weekly UK music trade magazine) This is a very rare thing. Looks like the band's album could do very well in the UK due to this. (Usually MW are not so nice to The Cure. and tend to go with young hip pop star type bands. Girls Aloud are single of the week and it's funny to see the 2 band photos side by side on one page) THE CURE BIG IN THE UK ONCE AGAIN?

Paylist:

Although, like Duran Duran they never really went away, this album definitely marks a new career high for The Cure.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK:

MORRISSEY'S RENAISSANCE IS OWED IN PART TO THE NEW WAVE OF YOUNG BANDS CITING HIM AS THEIR INSPIRATION. SIMILARLY, WITH HOT YOUNG THINGS THE KILLERS AND THE RAPTURE PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE CURE, NOW IT IS TIME FOR BRIT VETERANS THE CURE TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT ONCE AGAIN. THIS ALBUM SEES THE BAND TEAM UP WITH ROCK PRODUCER ROSS ROBINSON. HE HAS HELPED THE GROUP CREATE THEIR MOST VITAL WORK SINCE 1989'S CLASSIC ALBUM DISINTERGRATION. "

"It was about a 15-20 minute interview. They talked about the Curiosa tour and other names they'd thought of and the line up being handpicked by Robert etc. Mostly what we've heard/read. Talked about the recording process with Ross which we've heard. Axel asked him about the hp ad and he went into a little more detail with that explaining why he had to sell pictures of you to them to have the box set put out. He thought the ad turned out rather nicely but he'd probably never sell out to adverts again. The funds from the ad went into putting the box set together. Axel asked him if he lived in a castle and he described his home as being all white, inside and out and he had a deep blue vintage guitar on display in his music room. He loves guitars (obviously) and makes it a point to get a new one each Xmas."

Did anyone record this? It sure would be nice if fans knew about these things in advance, wouldn't it? I've been stressing that point and offering to help for over 4 years now, but it just doesn't seem to get through. Nothing more I can do about it.

(Thanks Lisa)

"The Belgian Magazine "Focus Knack" N° 25 (16 June) had a interview with Robert.... 8 pages + cover : "The Cure / De negen levens van Robert Smith".... The nine lives of R S", it's the only thing i can say, it's flemish and i speak french...... I would send you a scan later."

(Thanks Philippe)

(Thanks Shane)

There is a "limited edition" 3 button set being given away for pre-orders of 'The Cure" at Tower Records. You get one set for each vinyl or cd purchased (normal or deluxe), while supplies last.

And here's a look at the button card (pdf).

"With it being Cure month on www.idealcopy.com, we are having a Cure contest:

http://idealcopy.american-data.net//Merchant2/merchant.mvc?&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Contests

Answer as many questions correctly as you can for a chance to win a Join The Dots PROMO CD."

(Thanks Chris)

" 'LOST' is available to buy as an exclusive download on the newly launched ITunes Europe...79p or 99c"

(Thanks MintSauce, Vincent, Jack B, Sean C, Thomas)

"I just found out that the official German The Cure site is online. Run by the German record label of The Cure "Universal" the site does not reveal much new information. You can pre-listen to the Cure's single "The end of the world" and you also find the release dates for the single (5th July) and the album (28th June). The site also says that The Cure appears on the German TV show TVTotal on 24th June. Finally, you find links to buy tickets for the shows in Germany.

It also lists the new releases in the category "Releases". It says that there will be a limited special digi-pack-version with a second cd. The first will be the regular European release of "The Cure". The second disc contains the following:

1. Lost (Instrumental)

2. The Promise (Instrumental)

3. Truth Goodness and Beauty (Scratch)

4. Credits"

Before there is any confusion, the second "cd" is the "making of" dvd.

(Thanks Lars)

(Thanks Jason)

"Still want Section 1 tickets for West Palm Beach or the Tampa shows? Log into the CC.com (Clear Channel's Venue and ticket site) and get on the mailing list. Once you register your email follow the links to purchase the tickets from the appropriate venues. I just checked and they had Sec 1 Row X for WPB show!! Ticketmaster has back of Section 3 only available. Not to rub it in but I have Pit tickets to both shows and can't afford to broker the tickets so good luck to anyone who snaps these up. Do it now. I want to see a Cure fan get them and not just a broker They won't last...."

(Thanks Gary)

"As the world focusses on The Cure these days, even Lol has a hard time not mentioning them. The proof is in the recent interview he had with Prémonition when he freely answered many questions regarding his relationship with Robert Smith. His last answer is actually rather surprising."

http://www.premonition.fr/premox.php3?actuid=226003 (in English)

http://www.premonition.fr/premo.php3?actuid=226003 (in French)"

(Thanks Olivier)

"I noticed the Cure are listed to be on BBC Dream Ticket again on June 21, http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/music/dream_ticket.shtml?focuswin"

(Thanks Justin)

"I haven't been listening to the radio much myself recently, but apparently, TEOTW has been played on the Swedish P3 radio a few times, usually between 9 - 11am. This week it even makes, not the heavy-rotation, but the C-list nevertheless. :) http://www.sr.se/P3/fakta/spellistan/listan.htm"

(Thanks Birgit)

"The south german based "Das Ding" - Radio Station is playing TEOTW in their Alternative rotation. http://www.dasding.de/sendungen/lautstark/playlist.html"

(Thanks to Chris from PerryBamonte.de)

"wanted to let you know of a live show I'm putting together. Saturday July 3rd. at the Middle East club in Boston, Mass. Some of NYC and Boston's finest bands covering the cure all night. Here's the details: The December Sound, Violator, Stereo Soul Future, A Place to Bury Strangers, Welk, and Plumerai. 9pm, 18+, $8 DJ Paul Driscoll from WFNX is the emcee and will be spinning the new Cure record all night between bands. the club's website is www.mideastclub.com and if anyone has questions, they can email me - jimmy@fragilemusic.com "

(Thanks Jimmy)

"Just wanna let you know that i will sell my cure collection. if its possible please put this information on your side. im selling over 450 cds (no cdrs), many many books,mags,postcards. also drumsticks,setlists,signautres (from 81-2002), passes (including from the blind date gig 98, la sceane paris 2001), a faith pakage(tourposter,original pin,tourprogramm,primary single with signature,a the ticket for the freiburgshow in 81 where only 30 people visited the show), phonecards, flags,mirror, posterbooks, dvds,videos.....and many promostuff. if someone wants a list please send me an e-mail. rockyinberlin@yahoo.de"

"Tonight on the Australian reality TV program "The Block" they played parts of both Lullaby and A Forest. Just a bit of the typical stereotyping of Cure music..... one of the guys was feeling a bit down and nothing was able to "cure his depression". Nevertheless, it is always nice to hear The Cure when you least expect it."

(Thanks Jo)

Info from an e-mail sent by the C.W Mitchell Pavilion:

"The Cure is coming to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sunday, August 15, 2004. The ticket prices are $59.50, $49.50 and $34.50. The tickets go on-sale Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10 am through Ticketmaster. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us."

(Thanks Ben)

"NEWs on the group THE CURE in French, everything French record dealer one received this plaque. You will find quite the names of the Newspaper which are going to write an article on the new album, and everything the details of the French campaign of promotion of the new album.:

http://membres.lycos.fr/upzephotos/hpbimg/DSCN1351.JPG

http://membres.lycos.fr/upzephotos/hpbimg/DSCN1352.JPG

http://membres.lycos.fr/upzephotos/hpbimg/DSCN1350.JPG

http://membres.lycos.fr/upzephotos/hpbimg/DSCN1355.JPG "

(Thanks Adeline)

(all times Eastern)

Tue 06/15 1:30 PM

Fri 06/18 8:00 AM

Sun 06/20 12:30 AM

Tue 06/22 9:00 PM

Thu 06/24 2:00 PM

(Thanks Lenore)

"I have a set of Two tickets for the Cure at the paris olympia. I cant go now as I will be in Somerset for something else.. They are selling on ebay for quite a lot of money but as I got them for free i thought I'd offer them up for anyone on COF ..they were free so you can have them for free.Just email me. please dont ask for them unless you are sure you can get to paris it would be a shame to waste them it's an all day show with The cure headlining..the olympia is a nice small venue about the size of the forum in London..so it could be a nice show and the sound system is very nice...ok first come first served... "

(Thanks to Gary from The Cureheads)

Update: "no more emails LOL 400 already. Congratulations Bruno and Krissi have a great show. Sorry to anyone that replied and didnt get. Good luck for rest of tour..."

"In the Friday´s morning show of Orbita Fm (Mexico) the announcers commented that yesterday they listened to the half of the new disc in the offices of the record company. They don't know the name of the songs to that they listened and to their opinion it sounds "heavy" with touches of the classic The CURE and very differently from what we all know. They augur that it will be a great disc to the degree of being the best, that this one is guarded in a "vault" to avoid any problem of piracy and Orbita Fm will have many things very soon with the release of the new album without giving major detail.They talked of TEOTW single saying is one of the best CURE songs of all time and played it."

(Thanks Jorge)

"according to http://www.universalmusic.at/v2004/vorschau.php?id=350&pp= , The Cure will be playing in Austria this fall."

(Thanks M Gey)

"Just spotted this in the listings for the TV this week.........

The Best Of The Tube re-runs The Cure - Wednesday 16th June 11.30pm "UKTV Docs" channel

and the banshees one is tues 15th june at 11pm."

(Thanks to Sean from The Cureheads)

"Info about French festivals : Gaou : 2,000 tickets left ; Musilac : more than 4,000 tickets left."

(Thanks David)

"The Gaou Festival schedule was announced on the Voix du Gaou message board (http://www.voixdugaou.com/expression.html) on May 24th:

- Doors open around 6 PM - Beginning of the show around 8 PM (with support bands Overhead & Feist)

- The Cure will go on stage around 10 PM (no curfew, so they can play however long they want)

(Thanks Olivier)

"TEOTW has moved up 5 places in 2 days on O-Rock 105.9's playlist... from 23 to 18. And 311's Lovesong is finally out of the top 3, now it is #4. Everyone needs to make their requests to get even higher. Online requests can be made at http://www.orock1059.com or by phone: 407-919-1059 or 1-877-919-1059."

(Thanks Tom E.)

"I heard the new Cure single "The end of the world" today on Radio 1, a very important radio station in Berlin! http://www.radioeins.de They are the most important radio station in germany, to play new songs and also unknown bands... Lots of big acts in germany made their carreer after they got airplay on Radio 1."

(Thanks Stephie)

"The End of the World seems to appear at #25 with 2 plays (only) at the Top list of Radio Helsinki in Finland: http://www.radiohelsinki.fi/top100.phtml "

(Thanks Eraserhead)

"The June 18, 2004 issue of Entertainment Weekly, Volume #770: "Listen to This" supplement, "The Mix Music - Welcome to July" page 19 features The Cure under July 31, along with a "Cure Concert Drinking Game."

Please find the scan attached."

Yeah, that was pretty stupid, but since they gave a plug to the new Rilo Kiley cd, I'll let it slide. : )

(Thanks Kate)

"Just got the Schecter 2004 Interactive CD-ROM Catalog in the mail today, The Cure are featured on the Hellcat VI page, there's a quick glimpse of an advert with them on a video from the NAMM show & it also has a video of them performing 10:15 Saturday Night from the Kilborn show!!!

ps on the new Pixies DVD, there's a section 'Pixies on the road' ~ it shows the line-up and times of a festival in Europe 1989 & you can see THE CURE as the headliners"

(Thanks Joey)

"Robert's picture in a book : Etienne Daho, a French pop singer who'll play at L'Olympia in Paris aside The Cure and Placebo, has been photographed during his career by Giacometi. Etienne, who's a very nice and talented guy, explains at the beginning of the book that he also chose pictures of artists he loves. Among them : Jane Birkin, Depeche Mode and ... Robert Smith."

(Thanks David)

"just checking out artists' playlists at iTunes and found the cure on the killers' playlist

the killers' drummer ronnie vannucci selected five tracks including "push" and wrote...

"this song made me want to start a band. when i was 14, i recruited this 34 year old firefighter who said he played bass, to learn this song with me. drum and bass never sounded so sweet."

oh yeah, since i'm gonna see the pixies and they're doing it...a four-word/one idea suggestion for curiosa

make live recordings available! "

(Thanks John)

"Today on the Buick Classic Golf Tournament on ABC they played The Cure. Not only Friday I'm in Love but also Lullaby. They played it as they posted up the leaderboard scores."

(Thanks Jimmy, Nathan and Nate)

"This past weekend I was at the Isle Of Wight Festival. On Saturday (12th) just after a fantastic performance from Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, and just before a dire performance by British Sea Power, the guys in charge of the between-set music decided to give us a treat. First they played the song Inbetween Days, then almost sraight after they played the Lovecats video on the big screens."

(Thanks Mr. Moose)

"Wow, someone over at CNN Headline News must really like The Cure. If I'm not mistaken, this isn't the first time a Cure song has been played. At about 2:57 EST, as a segment of Headline News was ending, I heard the start of "Other Voices". "

(Thanks Iqbal)

"311's video for Lovesong is included as a Special Feature on the 50 First Dates DVD."

Like we needed further incentive NOT to buy it. : )

(Thanks Joey)

THIS MORNING' (7m,10secs) - is PHENOMENAL and completely 'classic cure' THE BEST track off 'the cure'...slow paced, think 'untitled', 'bare', 'homesick' with a crunching drums, BEAUTIFUL piano work, 6 string bass and emotional lyrics - this should be the last track on all formats in my honest opinion!

In his eyes as we turn... NOTHING BUT TEARS

In his eyes as we turn... NOTHING BUT TEARS

(Robert talks in a low voice:) I couldn't understand too much of what was being said, in a matter of minutes, peacefully so slow, I had to think to breath, my heart burst, we moved in silence really slowly away from the world, as we drove a strange silence, that moment, nothing will ever be the same, nothing will ever be the same, nothing will ever be the same

_____________________________

Truth Goodness and Beauty (4m,15) - This is one of the OUTSTANDING vocal performances on the album....with an amazing long held note by robert at the beginning, the pace of the song is somewhat non too disimilar to 'pictures of you' and features the 6 string bass.

_________________________________

FAKE - (4m,73) medium paced track, keyboard led, kinda groovy/poppy!

(Thanks Jonathan)

(Thanks to Sharon from Charlotte Sometimes)

"Hey, thought I'd let you all know that on Nashville's 102.9 the Buzz radio station, they're playing the Cure all day. Better yet, they will play ANY Cure song you want if you give a minimun $10 donation to some charity they've teamed up with. They play about 6-7 Cure songs an hour, and so far I've heard "The Hanging Garden", "Disintigration", "Like Cockatoos", and "10:15 Saturday Night" among others. This is cool because this station is one of those "new rock" stations that only play modern rock hits, so I'm sure it's freaking a lot of people out."

(Thanks benslack)

Update - Wait, it's even better than that:

"Here’s the deal. We have secured a copy of the entire Cure library. Every single album. You can request ANY Cure song you want. We’ll play it for you. There’s a catch, though. If you make a donation to Prevent Child Abuse Nashville (minimum of $10.00) we will play your song, and give you a pair of lawn passes to see The Cure’s “Curiosa” Festival featuring The Cure, Interpol, Muse, Mogwai, The Rapture, Thursday, Auf Der Maur, and more; at Starwood Amphitheater on July 28th. Plus, whoever makes the largest donation gets that complete Cure CD library we’re using on the air this weekend, and a pair of tickets to be in the pit right in front of the stage. So get your wallets out, and get your favorite Cure song on the air."

(Thanks Lenore, Andrew, new art preacher, John and Mark)

(Thanks New Art Preacher)

From the GoldenVoice website

Tickets go on sale June 20th at noon. Prices are $53.50 and $43.50

(Thanks to Carl and Hector for the info)

(Thanks easyfred)

1. The End of the World

2. This Morning

3. Fake

It looks like the 2 track cd and the 7" vinyl versions have been canceled.

"105.1 The River (www.river.fm) in Niagara Falls, Ontario is playing promos for the Curiosa Festival Tour, with clips from 'Boys Don't Cry', 'Why Can't I Be You?', 'A Forest', 'Friday I'm In Love', and 'The End Of The World'. They're also having a contest on their morning show, called 'The Breakfast Club', to win tickets to the Toronto show. The contest runs through saturday.

They also have the 'The End Of The World' single, so make sure to call in and/or e-mail them to request it."

(Thanks Shawn)

"I just wanted to let you know that NEED MORE DISCS will open at midnight on monday so we can buy the new cure album here in kansas city. they will have almost all the versions (uk,us,us w/dvd,japanese). their address is

11212 w75th street

shawnee,kansas 66214

913-248-86222

They are a family owned cd store and their prices are always very decent and always have a bunch of the cure stuff in there."

(Thanks Eduardo)

"TEOTW is up to 19 from 22, 4th week on the edge 102.1 Toronto. Slow week, very little change from the previous week across the entire chart, this is actually one of the biggest gains this week other than the 2 chart-crackers.

311's Lovesong is in spot #20 (same as last week), so we do have it! Two Cure songs side-by-side on the charts!! How cool is that?"

(Thanks heather the buzzard)

This is the "finally catching up" edition of the news . Sorry to those of you who have sent things in and wondered why they weren't posted.

"Just watched the Jonathon Ross show, the band performed The End Of The World the Inbetween Days. There was a tiny bit of talk between the two songs between Robert and Jonathon, Jonathon stating Robert has a weird voice which illicited a sarcastic response from Robert (all good humoured) because it's a long standing "joke" in the UK that Ross can't say his "R's" properly - i.e. one of tonights guests, Gordon Ramsay, became "Gordon Wamsay".

Bril performance from the band, good to see the sound was up to scratch as sometimes on TV shows it's not too good. It looked like the "talk" between songs was heavily cut because Jonathon could be seen holding a CD of The End Of The World as if he was going to plug it but he never did.

Finally,commenting on an acts looks should not be the major point of any review, but good to see Simon going for the Travis Bickle look this summer. Tremendous !!!"

(Thanks Dave Ace)

"I was disappointed that the band didn't get to talk about any of their new material, but they did a fantastic job and Robert got a cute little smile on his face during the "ooh ooh ohh"s of TEOTW. Jonathan Ross said that Robert has a weird voice! I must say I was distracted by the fact that Simon now has a MOHAWK, and of course he did his hunched back playing... The band finished up with In Between Days, but sadly no interviews."

(Thanks Kallie)

"Played the end of the world once they finished it showed johnathan holidng the new album in which johnathan said "you have a weird voice" then robert rpelied "you think i have a weird voice"

they then played in between days as they finished!

robert and the band looked and sounded great

great mohawk simon!"

(Thanks to Craig from SimonGallup.com)

"Spins out of this World! Getting love at KXRK, KTBZ, KNRK, KWOD, 91X, 99X, WPLY. Floria Sigismondi directed video being delivered at presstime. Curiosa Festival starts 7/24 in Miami. Did HFStival. Pepsi Smash just aired. AOL Sessions airs release week. Streets 6/29 w/limited deluxe bonus edition digi-pack! Shipping 300k+. Mgmt: Daryl Bamonte "

And 'TEOTW' is up one spot to #24 (with 896 plays - an increase of 43 over last week) on the Radio & Records Alternative chart.

(Thanks to Sharon from Charlotte Sometimes)

Update: Better scans added.

(Thanks to HAP from Loscure and Bloodflowers)

From MI2N

Ticketmaster Will Offer Purchaser The Option To Pre-Order The New Cure CD Deluxe Edition

Tickets for the highly anticipated Curiosa Festival 2004 will go on sale this weekend, June 12th, for most cities. The tour kicks off July 24th in West Palm Beach, Florida and continues through the end of August (see below for dates and cities). The idea came last Fall after The Cure headlined the KROQ Festival. They decided to spend the coming Summer touring the USA with bands they enjoy. The Cure put together a wish list and handpicked the lineup for this summer's Curiosa Festival 2004. The main stage will host The Cure, Interpol, The Rapture and Mogwai. A second stage will also be part of the festivities showcasing the talent of Thursday, Muse, Cursive, Melissa Auf Der Maur, The Cooper Temple Clause and Head Automatica. Second stage performers will rotate throughout the tour.

For the first time, Ticketmaster.com will offer concert ticket purchasers the option to add a CD purchase into the ticket transaction. Cure fans will be able to pre-order the deluxe DVD version of the new Cure CD, The Cure, along with a limited edition button set. The charge for the CD will be conveniently added to the ticket purchase and not require a separate credit card transaction. Log onto www.ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets and the deluxe edition CD.

The Cure is currently overseas gearing up for European Festivals as well as the U.S. Curiosa dates, while here in the States the first single from their upcoming self-titled release is moving up the charts. "The End Of The World" is currently at #24 on the Modern Rock radio chart and climbing fast.

The new self-titled disc will be the band's 13th studio record and their first album of new music since 2000's Bloodflowers. The Cure was recorded at London's Olympic Studios, with Ross Robinson (Korn, At The Drive In, Slipknot) producing and arrives in stores June 29th on Ross Robinson's imprint label, I Am Records, through Geffen Records.

Led as always by lead singer/guitarist Robert Smith, the Cure line-up since 1994 comprises longtime bass player Simon Gallup, guitarist Perry Bamonte, drummer/percussionist Jason Cooper, and keyboardist Roger O'Donnell. Perennially popular with fans all around the world, the band is currently enjoying a huge resurgence of interest. Earlier this year, Fiction Records released a compelling Cure collection, Join the Dots: B-sides & Rarities 1978- 2001, a 4-cd 70 song box set. Among a number of genre spanning collaborations undertaken in the last few months Smith has sung on the track "All Of This" from the new blink-182 cd, "Truth Is" on the new Tweaker cd, and the dance smash "Da Hype" with Junior Jack. 311 recently went to number 1 in the U.S. modern rock chart with a cover of The Cure's "Love Song" as featured in the film "50 First Dates" soundtrack, and numerous new bands such as Interpol, the Rapture and Hot Hot Heat! have been outspoken in their admiration for the Cure.

The Cure first formed in southern England in 1976 as Easy Cure. In 1978 the 'Easy' was dropped, and The Cure was signed to the Fiction label. In May 1979 their debut album Three Imaginary Boys was released to great acclaim.

Other landmark Cure albums include Pornography (1982), The Head on the Door (1985), Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (1987), Disintegration (1989), Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996) and the Grammy-nominated Bloodflowers (2000).

(Thanks Charles)

"This is latest The Cure news from Bulgaraia

"The Cure" album will be released in Bulgaria on 28 june 2004 from Universal / Virginia Records www.virginiarecords.com

In two formats - CD and Cd/DVD /deluxe limited/.

TRACKLISTING

(Thanks Vladi)

Update: "What a fantastic night! The boys knocked out EOTW and Inbetween days, there was only about 10 cure fans in the audience but hopefully you will think there were tonnes more from the welcome we gave the band! Hope you can all tune in later today....The band were very charming as always, I also had a great chat with Gordon Ramsey and discovered hes a huge cure fan and we asked him to come on tour with us in the summer, heehee, hes very amusing...when we all left the party he shouted out of the lift see you in manchester (the gig that is)!!! (BIG thanks to daryl/chris)"

(Thanks Ange)

"KDGE announced today that tickets for the Dallas Curiosa show go on sale June 25."

(Thanks Jason)

Night before the show: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/924394

Night of the show: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/924391

"I wanted to indicate to you, that there is a sale on the site ebay, to obtain a place for the private concert in Paris in France( olympia ) of the group THE CURE.

You can win places on the French forum (a number very limited with place), and on the fanzine voodo smile. A big magazine "ELLE",fashion magazine, can allow you to win places also."

(Thanks Adeline)

"Just to tell you there are 4 tickets for the show in Paris Olympia (30-06-04) to win on www.apinkdream.org"

(Thanks TOBERR)

"97X in Tampa, FL have really been pushing the new single and now have given the first pair of tickets away for their stop at the Ford Amptheatre in Tampa last night. They are going to continue all week. They are also airing the commercial for the Curiosa Fesitval and it's awesome!! Getting PSYCHED!!!!"

(Thanks Gary)

"The End Of The World finally made it to Orlando's O-Rock 105.9 and is currently the 23rd most played song - quite an accomplishment for such a teeny-bopper catering crap radio station... meanwhile 311's cover of Lovesong is unfortunately still in the top 3. And I heard something about the same radio station giving away Curiosa tickets for the Tampa show.

Also, Curiosa is being advertised on the top 40 radio station XL106.7... very weird considering the top 40/flavor of the day variety that this radio station is and the fact that they haven't played a Cure song since Friday I'm In Love was in the charts."

(Thanks Tom E.)

"Hope this is of interest to you. It comes from Real Groovy Records which is one of two main stores in NZ, one in Auckland and one in Wellington, I believe the info sourced by James (the person who sent it to me who handles orders at the auckland store) comes directly from Universal Music who handle the distribution in NZ:

Alastair,

We are getting the bonus DVD version on the worldwide . release date (28th) but it will be the 11 track Australasian version As for the 15 track version, we have no info as yet. Hope that this helps. "

(Thanks Alastair)

At this link it can be ordered the end of the world (japanese edition) with extra track "this morning" http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=290380&from=AG07D115 "

(Thanks Michele)

"Sirendisc has the Japanese version of THE END OF THE WORLD for pre-order."

(Thanks Papusz)

"The cure aren't listed on the rock countdown, or the new adds, or anywhere that I could see on the MTV2 website... but we can get them on the Rock Countdown... vote everyday... use different names... most importantly... go to this link... http://www.mtv.com/onair/mtv2/rock_countdown/vote/ there is an "other" section at the bottom where you can type in the artist and the video and some other information. Let's see if we can get them to number one!"

(Thanks J.)

(Thanks Jane and Marie)

"I just saw the WEA release sheet through august 31, and no cure albums were on it. i can't imagine WEA/Elektra/Rhino sold off the rights to Geffen/Universal, so they must not be coming out until september at least."

(Thanks Brian)

"I want to set something up for the folks in the Orlando area who are traveling to the Tampa and/or West Palm Beach Curiosa shows so we can get together beforehand and perhaps travel to the shows as a group, or several groups. I think with gas prices being as high as they are and the relatively high ticket prices, carpools would be the most economically feasible way to see the shows... plus a chance to meet some cool new people.

I'd appreciate it if you could help out by putting a note on your site with my email address... and if I get a big enough response I'll probably set up a Myspace.com group to help better organize this."

(Thanks Tom E.)

"We have just spoken with Geffen Records and it seems they are very interested about our Cure Release Party being held at the Century Lounge on Monday June 28! We have been told that many copies of the new cd will be at our disposal as prize give aways that evening AND.... GRAND PRIZE for the Robert Smith Look Alike Contest will be.... TICKETS TO THE SHOW IN MASSACHUSETTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only that...but Geffen wants pictures of the contestants and especially the WINNER to put on their website AND Send to The Cure as well!!! So...break out the hairspray and makeup and join us at The Century Lounge Monday June 28 9pm-1am

Tracks from the new cd will be played throughout the night and please go to our website and jump on our Cure forum to request your favorite Cure songs to be played that night!! We have chosen to make THIS evening ONLY be 16+ since Cure fans come in all ages!

Please contact Nokturnal Enchantments with any questions at 401-952-8916 This is going to be a FUN night!! Give-aways, CD's..and of course TICKETS!! oh yes..and your chance to get on Geffen's website for everyone to see what big a fan you are and...maybe The Cure will get your pic too!! Hope to see you all there!!! Please pass the word along! This Cure show will be August 7 at The Tweeter Center!

(Thanks Morgaine)

"Cure release party in Madrid, Spain

home BAR and Universal will do a release party for the new Cure album on June 25th. Doors open at 22:00 (free entrance). Those present at the party can win promo cd's, t-shirts and posters ! home BAR is located in c / Fomento, 30 (Madrid) "

(Thanks Jose)

"Could you please let friends on chain of flowers know we're having a listening party the night the cd comes out? i will forever appreciate this...here's the info link: http://www.bubastis.com/funeral/cureparty.html"

(Thanks Veronika)

"The DJ's have been a little irritated that he hasn't called in yet. Made some really nice comments and some really stupid ones such as "we're still waiting on Edward Scissorhands to call in". He was scheduled to call in between 6:30 and 7:30 pm."

(Thanks Lisa)

(Thanks Ronan)

"I found this article (which sounds more like a press release) on a South African music website www.powerzone.co.za "

(Thanks Nils)

"The Cure were mentioned in a review of the live show by Las Vegas band, The Killers http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/reviews/story/0,11712,1233576,00.html

The debut album is indeed exceptional, far better than the Rapture or Hot Hot Heat. And you can listen to it here: http://www.nme.com/features/108664.htm "

(Thanks Hugh and Lenore)

"June 10 at 7:41 - marty kaplan, on his "so what else is news?" show on air america radio (link - http://airamericaradio.com/pub/prg5about.htm) played an extended intro-edit of "close to me" (remix) "

(Thanks Paul)

"The mexican mag "Sonika" www.revistazonika.com has an article on the June issue called "Basic Guide to became a The CURE's fan from hell" wich contains a little review of the almost complete discography."

(Thanks Jorge)

"The ad for the 50 First Dates video is using the cover of Friday I'm In Love in the commercial. It was quite a shock to hear for the first time how horribly bad it is. The ad is playing on a lot of channels it seems."

(Thanks Michelle)

"These guys made a Cure-based video short called "Behind the Scenes: The Common Cold." It's super funny. http://www.fiferandlackey.com/movies.htm "

(Thanks Jonny)

"I had the fortune to hear 'The Cure' for the first time last night and all I can say is that its BREATHTAKING and quite possibly the best thing since Kiss Me!!!

The album epitomizes everything the cure do best punchy-knock-out-hits, angry forceful stompers to sweeping elegant keyboard/piano led tunes. Roberts vocals are the best for years - filled with gut wrenching emotion and some of high piercing held notes never fail to make the hairs on my arms stand up. The piano led slow paced tunes are stunning and possibly some ultimate cure classics amongst this bunch - you HAVE to get all formats to get all of these songs, trust me! 'fake' is simply one of the best slow songs i've heard!!!! As for jasons drumming well you are all going to be blown away, the ghost of boris is well and truly laid to rest on this album believe me, hes amazing!!

Id say musically its a fits somewhere between kiss me and wish.

possibly THE best 'cure' album! STUNNING..."

(Thanks Jonathan)

"i just want to tell you that tomorrow (Friday 11th June), the most important spanish newspaper EL PAIS will publish in their supplement TENTACIONES an interview with robert smith. The questions for this interview were done by spanish fans from A CURE OF BLOODFLOWERS site (www.iespana.es/acureofbloodflowers) and HISPACURE forum (www.hispacure.tk)"

(Thanks to Ivan at spanishcure.com)

"The interview with Robert Smith on 'HFS Thursday morning has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. 'HFS said that Robert "may" try to join them on Friday's broadcast."

(Thanks Rust)

"I was really surprised that I didn't get great seats in the Columbia, MD Curiosa pre-sale since I got into the Ticketmaster website just minutes after the pre-sale begun, so I recently contacted the venue and Ticketmaster to see what might've happened. This may be general knowledge, I don't know, but it's news to me...

Here's the dirty secret - depending on whatever Ticketmaster and any given venue decide, a pre-sale may or may not include the best seats; a presale may or may not include even a majority of all seats. In theory, a pre-sale could include only nosebleed seats. The girl I talked to at Ticketmaster said that she's seen pre-sales where the first 10 rows of a venue were completely unavailable - reserved for the general public sale weeks later.

For the Columbia, MD show, only portions of each row were on sale. Neither Ticketmaster nor the venue could really answer what a pre-sale was good for then, other than being able to have your tickets (but not necessarily better tickets) a couple weeks before other people. Thought this info might be a good caveat emptor for upcoming Curiosa pre-sales."

(Thanks crystallhell69)

The Winners - CADS '04 - Music Vision Awards 10 June 2004

Parlophone and Island Records enjoyed success last night at the CADS - Music Vision Awards, which took place at London's Royal Lancaster Hotel. The labels picked up three awards each. Island saw wins with Best Cinematography for Chikinki's Like It Or Leave It, Best Animation for U.N.K.L.E's Eye For An Eye and the CD:UK People's Choice Award, which went to Busted's Crashed The Wedding.

Similarly, Parlophone received accolades for the promos for Kylie's Slow and Futureshock's 'Late At Night'. Best Pop Video went to Parlophone for Kylie's Slow, while Best Rock Video went to XL for the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army.

Columbia picked up Video Of The Year for Beyonce's Crazy In Love.Whilst the outstanding Achievement award went to The Cure's video director Time Pope. Robert Smith of the band (The Cure) made a special video presentation for the producer who has been working with the band since the mid 80's.

Outstanding Achievement - Tim Pope (Cowboy Films)

(Thanks Chris)

"Just listening to Johnathan Ross right now and nearly had a heart attack when guess what came on.... you can listen to the whole show here www.bbc.co.uk then radio 2 then Johnathon ross select listen to latset episode... Just waiting for his comments at end of the song.... ........oh ok first an advert about the cricket 2nd test (which we won).....

John- That was the cure's new single?

Andy- Yes it was..very old style cure...I think

John.. i dont really think there is any old or new cure is there ? Just The Cure.....

then babble about Joan Collins.."

(Thanks to Gary from The Cureheads)

"From the Reliable Source column in The Washington Post, June 10th:

"While the Russian Embassy and the Embassy of the Czech Republic have canceled events in deference to Ronald Reagan's funeral service Friday, the alternative crowd is putting together a different kind of remembrance on the federal day of mourning. In a release yesterday, Visions Bar Noir invites '80s fans to "party hardy" and "discuss the real highlights of the Reagan era: Star Wars, Bitburg, Iran Contra, AIDS, Say No To Drugs." From noon till 4 p.m., deejays will spin Ramones, Cure and Clash tunes while the theater is screening two movies with Reagan: "Bedtime for Bonzo" (1951) and "The Killers" (1964). "

(Thanks Barbi)

XRT Show with The Cure at Tweeter Center

The Cure bring their Curiosa Festival to Chicago for an XRT Show at Tweeter Center on August 12. As an XRT VIP, you've got the chance to get tickets before they go on sale to the general public this Saturday, or win a pair just for listening to 93XRT! Just click on the link below to buy tickets for the show. The presale runs from 10am-5pm this Friday, or as long as limited presale tickets are available. You will need to complete free registration through cc.com

Click here for tickets

Also, listen to win tickets for the Curiosa Festival with The Cure this Thursday and Friday on 93XRT! When you hear the following songs by The Cure played during the specific times listed, be the 10th, 11th or 12th caller at 773.202.9310 and pick up a four-pack of tickets to the show at Tweeter on August 12th! You can only win once throughout the course of this promotion.

Thursday, June 10

"The End of the World" - 8-9am

"Why Can't I be You?" - 2:45-3:45pm

Friday, June 11

"Just Like Heaven" - 9:30-10:30am

"The End of the World" - 4:30-5:30pm

(Thanks Kevin and Lenore)

Watch the new Cure video for

"The End of the World"

tonight during MTV2 Rock!!

MTV2 Rock airs from 8-9pm (est) and 5-6pm (pst)

Pre-sales on Wednesday (June 9th)

Pre-sales on Thursday (June 10th):

"In this months edition of Uncut Magazine there is an advert for the next issue, with a big circa-Disintegration photo of RS. The blurb on the website (www.uncut.net) reads Next month in Uncut:

The Return Of The Original Man In Black! ROBERT SMITH of gothfathers THE CURE, on the eve of the release of the band's powerful, Ross Robinson-helmed new album, talks exclusively about the highs and lows, the traumas and tribulations, of life in the studio and on the road with the British band who, U2 aside, enjoyed the most success throughout the '80s and beyond.

Gothfathers??!!

The next edition is posted as being on sale July 1st

Also, on VH2 at around 9pm (UK) each night they do a series called Four Play. The Cure has been on a couple of times recently, mainly playing Lovecats, InBetween Days, Close to Me & Friday I'm in Love. They'll probably be on again with all the hype around the band at the moment, but I can't find any listings."

(Thanks James)

"VH2 (UK music television channel) will be showing performances from the MOVE festival in July. They are currently running an advert with In Between Days as the backing music saying that they will be covering all 4 days of the festival between 9th-11th July."

(Thanks Ian)

"I've been listening to Edge.ca in Toronto for the last 15 days non-stop. Finally today I heard a jingle regarding the Curiosa festival, the songs in the background were boys don't cry, just like heaven, a forest and the end of the world, they mentioned the 2 stages stuff and all the bands playing, Thursday is not playing Toronto. "

(Thanks Luis)

"Don't know if this will have disappeared by the time you read this but Streets Online have got the Dots box set listed for £5.99!

http://www.streetsonline.co.uk/common/product.jhtml?pid=30055324

It looks like this price was meant for Show as that is down as £25.99

(Thanks Kieran)

"Just wanted to let you know that 2000 more tickets will be added for each day of the festival. (This news was announced on the radio and newspaper )"

(Thanks Alex)

"Their will be a cure party in providence RI.. June 28th.doors open at 9pm all ages event tickets for the cure will be given away at this event, and other give aways suplied by geffen records. this event will be held at centurylounge in providence RI (www.centurylounge.com) "

(Thanks rcure140)

"I am just about to book a hotel in Bologna for the concert at Imola. However, after a careful look I noticed that the last train from Imola to Bologna is around 23.00 and the last bus at 20.30. Obviously the concert will finish later. Is there another way of going back, are there any special buses just for the concert or shall I book a hotel in Imola the day of my arrival? (because the internet information is rather poor about Imola accommodation). Thanks"

"It seems that it has not been noticed yet, so: In France, the newspaper Telerama has a special issue out about the 30 Greatest Rock bands and records. The Cure are not among those unfortunately and make only a small appearance at the end of the newspaper in their 'Best Albums Ever' chart, and Seventeen Seconds is at #30 and is commented as something like 'really brilliant', which at least is true."

(Thanks Fabien G)

"A friend kindly gave me a lift to pick my car up from the shop, the downside to this is that you have to listen to their choice of radio station (94.5, what I refer to as Nanny Radio - Perth, Australia). To my surprise, Close To Me was played, and the dj made the comment that if the weather doesn't fine up soon, we will all start looking like Robert Smith. A pleasant surprise!"

(Thanks Jo)

"I'm not sure if you already had this one, anyway... My mom sent me an SMS today, she said a book is out in Italy now, which is entitled "L'ultimo disco dei Cure" (translated: The last album of The Cure), by M. Nuzzolo. I searched in internet and found it (I live in Austria at the moment and cannot buy it....), they say it's a novel about the thirty- year-old people who don't want to grow up, about love and about death. Of course, music is also important throughout the book. It received mixed critics, if you're interested try these ones:

http://www.educational.rai.it/railibro/articoli.asp?id=357

http://www.mescalina.it/libri/recensioni-libri.php?id=192"

(Thanks Tullio)

Also, please, please, please check the Tour Dates page! So many of you are asking for info that has already been sent out and posted. Help me out just a little ok? And if the info your looking for isn't posted, then I don't have it yet. As soon as I do, I will send it out and post it.

The Cure’s “Curiosa” tour! The Cure is coming to Starwood Amphitheater on July 28th with Interpol, Muse, Mogwai, The Rapture, Thursday, Auf Der Maur, and more. Tickets go on-sale Saturday June 12th at 10:00AM, and the show is July 28th. Tickets will be available at the Starwood Amphitheater Box Office, your favorite Ticketmaster outlet, or charge by phone 615-255-9600. There us a special “Buzz Listener Only” internet pre-sale that starts Thursday June 10th at 10AM and runs through Friday at 5PM, or until the limited amount of pre-sale tix sell out. Click HERE for that. The password for the pre-sale is: BUZZ ! After that, get `em starting Saturday at 10AM.

PLUS!!!

All this week, we’ve got your chance to win tickets! This weekend is a Cure Winning Weekend, and we’re having a “Countdown To The Cure”, where we are giving away tickets all week with Russell “The Love Muscle” weekday afternoons. On Monday, we’re giving away 5th row tix, Tuesday 4th row, and so on. Until we give away the front row tix on Friday, June 11th. Good luck!

(Thanks Robin)

Update: "The KROCK website indicates that tickets purchased during the presale will be $52.50 and will be $62.50 when the general onsale begins on Saturday. "

Update: "I was confused about that time disparity, too, so I listened to K-Rock in the car today. They're now announcing on the air that tickets will be available through their website at 9, which makes more sense. Krockradio.com has not been updated, however. I love it when they make stuff easy. Grrr."

(Thanks Tom, Norma and Angel)

From Ticketmaster

Onsale to General Public: Sat, 06/12/04 10:00 AM

Ticket prices: US $35.00 - US $52.00

Show starts at 5pm

(Thanks Tom)

From Ticketmaster

Onsale to General Public: Sat, 06/12/04 10:00 AM

Ticket prices: US $26.00 - US $68.00

Show starts at 5pm

" ³Les Inrockuptibles² (issue 445) has a short review for ŒThe Cure¹ :

http://jjcc.chez.tiscali.fr/curepress/inrocks445.jpg

This is the translation :

³Simply baptized ³The Cure², the twelfth album of the most enduring new-wave bands is initially that of a radical change - of label. For the remainder, in spite of the presence of Ross Robinson (producer of Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot), which one could fear the worst, Robert Smith does not have anything derogated from his practices, divided between the poisonous fogs of ŒDisintegration¹ and the pop breaks of imparable singles (in particular ŒI don' T know what' s going on¹), ŒThe Cure¹ is even the disc more balanced - if not more the equilibrist - ever extirpated from the dishevelled brain of the old Robbie.² "

(Thanks to Jerome from Plainsong)

"I was in Best Buy today and next to the new Cowboy Junkies album (which I didn't buy...ew!), they had a cardboard sleeve EP called "'Neath Your Covers" with five tracks which of course included "Seventeen Seconds." Best Buy has it for One Cent. That's right, $0.01. Just thought I'd pass it on. I don't think this cover is any news (is it?), but it was certainly news to me that it would be on sale someplace for a penny! I hate the CJ's, but I'll spend a penny for anything Cure related, you know!?"

(Thanks Kevin)

"Poor sales for French Festivals:

Less than a month before the events, it seems, according to both FNAC and VIRGIN networks that sales are not very strong for Gaou (about 2,500 tockets left) and Aix (about 5,000 !). Hope that recent ads will make those two festivals sold out...

Read on the Internet: Xacobao is almost sold out (very few tickets left) ; hurry up, Espana !!"

(Thanks David)

"There are only 3.000 tickets from the 70.000 tickets left for the Werchter festival on thursday the 1st July. The other days are sold out. There probably WON'T be sold any tickets at the entrance."

(Thanks Stephan)

"At 8:12pm last night TEOTW was finally played in Denver on 97.3 KBCO!!!! I called and asked if they were going to be playing it from now on she told me they were. So all the Denver fans need to call them at 303-631-2973 and ask them to play it as much as possible!!"

(Thanks Nate)

"FINALLY...TEOTW has hit Australian radio! Triple J just played it for the first time. The radio announcer spoke a bit about Ross Robinson and the upcoming US tours, which is great because there hasn't been much talk about them on the radio...he also said he really liked the single!

And another curespotting today, on a rival radio station they had a rock challenge thing where they play a few songs by 2 different artists and the audience vote on the winner. At midday today it was between The Cure and The Smashing pumpkins...unfortunately the pumpkins won. "

(Thanks Zanna)

"According to a friend of mine the new single is being played in a local Lisbon(Portugal) radio station called "Radio Radar". "

(Thanks Sandro)

Music Connection June 2004

Q July 2004

(Thanks to Autumn at Pictures of You)

"The Banshees & Other Creatures: Steven Severin Diary: June sixth

Posted by severin on Sunday, Jun 06, 2004 - 12:43 pm:

On a personal note:- I am being filmed next Tuesday for a Jonathan Ross documentary. It's his take on 'Punk'. The idea is for me to schlep around some of the old haunts in Soho relating anecdotes. I know the director, Peter Boyd really well so it should be a laugh. I have also been asked to contribute to a Cure doc. as well. I have some really exciting news about a new film project but it's way to early to divulge. I don't want to jinx it!"

(Thanks ejcmp)

"HOLY FUCK! Is my first reaction. Lots of the edgy stuff from Kiss Me and Wish. Alt.end initially caught my ear, cause of the lyrics, (I don't know...) On is pretty fucking great also, total single...'taking off' should be the next single, it's a great song, very much in the vain of just like heaven...'never' and 'the promise' closing the record is great, 10:16 secs , Jason's drumming is sharp. Anniversary is the slowest song."

(Thanks Lucy)

From Clear Channel

On Sale June 12, 2004 - 10:00AM

Doors open 4:00 PM / Show starts at 5pm

$55.00 (General Admission Dance Floor & Reserved Seats)

$29.50 (Festival Lawn)

"WXRT at http://www.wxrt.com/ has a poll today asking "Which band's new album are you anxious to hear?" Right now, the results are: Wilco 1,656 The Cure 1,728 Phish 187"

(Thanks Lenore)

From Ticketmaster

Onsale to General Public: Sat, 06/12/04 10:00 AM

Internet Presale Starts 06/09/04 09:00 AM and Ends 06/11/04 09:00 AM

Tickets are $60

"First, here is the final set list (the album was planed to be 66'57 with 14 songs) :

01 Lost (4'08) As I told you, one of my favorite song. It come stronger and stronger every seconds ! From the beginning to the last second ! At 1'30, I felt everything growing up : guitare, drums more powerful. The voice comes louder too. Awesome ! I think it will be the opening song for the gigs. A very good choice !

02 Labyrinth (5'19) Some echo on the voice, like a reverb, as if Robert was singing in a "Porte voix" (a Megaphone in fact, but I don't know the english word for this). The drums reminds me the Close Down intro (Disintegration, 1989). I felt some rage in Robert's voice, especially at 1'20 after the beginning of the song. At 2'20, rythme come slowly, as the voice and overdrive guitare... At 2'45, rythme is back till the end of the song

03 Before three (4'40) Lound bass, more heavy. A more "happy" song, Roberts says "Yeah, yeah,yeahhhh" or thing like that. Something that I've never heard in a Cure song, and in a Robert's voice ! He's happy, for sure ! I heard larsen too The song finish with the Robert voice, nothing else but Robert's voice.

04 The end of the world (3'46) Everyone now heard this song. So I won't be long with it. First single of the album. One of the guitare sounds like Secret (1980, Seventeen Seconds album). Easy to play. Nice to hear.

05 Anniversary (4'32) A very long intro (about 1 minute and 4 seconds) : guitare and keaboard maybe. I wasn't able to recognize the sound ! Overdrived keyboard ??? I don't know... but sounds good ! This song is smooth. A kind of quiet one. Peacefull in fact...

06 Us of them (4'11) This song remind me on of the Wish album (1992). Bass, drums and a discreet guitare in the background The drums leads during all the song, a lot of breaks, and the toms (correct word ?) are used many many times. The voice is kinda aggresiv, close to a yelling scream

07 Previous advice (4'32) The intro makes me think of In your house (but with an heavy guitare) : Roberts plays only few "notes" (correct word ?) on the guitare, sounds like "arpege" (correct word ?). He plays it very fast, like a chord, and repeat it very often. These technique is used many times during the song, it's used to break the rythme of the song and to create another one. Nice song

08 I don't know what's going on (2'58) All the instruments start together. The shorter song of the album. I didn't appreciate it very much in fact Sounds commercial maybe, I don't know. But I didn't liked it

09 Taking off (3'22) A good rythm, heavy drums, a lot of toms, breaks, etc, etc... Solo guitare, sounds so Cure ! The drums breaks remind me Inbetween Days (The head on the door, 1985) A short song too, but very interesting one

10 Never (4'04) Big drums and nice bass too ! Guitare, with heavy effect and a keaboard on the background Different chords, played very regulary on every drums hit. The voice feets the guitare rythm perfectly.

11 The promise (10'15) The longest song of the album, the nicest too to me. Wah wah guitare, Overdrive 2nd guitare, bass, Hi hat... what a nice melting pot !!! A nice intro, one of the longest of the album (around 1'30) Robert's voice is very discreet at the beginning. The guitare remind me The Kiss (Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me, 1987) I felt Robert very,very angry ! Upset maybe, too ! Some quiet moments, then, heavy sounds are coming back... Wow, what a song !

12 Going nowhere (3'26) The only song of the album to be played with a folk guitare. Piano and bass during the intro too. On the intro we can hear sounds like Siamese Twins (Pornography, 1982), you know, japanese sounds, iron belts hit together, from the smaller one to the longer one (see what I mean ?) About the words, sounds so sad !!

That's it ! A short song, but filled with huge energy and sadness ! My favorite one !"

(Thanks Nicolas)

From Ticketmaster

Tickets on sale June 12th at 10AM

Ticket prices are $29.50 - $49.50

Show starts at 5pm

The Cure The Cure

Release Date - 28th June 2004

Tracklisting

Tracklisting

Tracklisting

Side : 1

Side : 2

Overview

'One of the most influential bands of all time' The Guardian

The Cure, one of the most influential bands of the past two decades, release their brand new studio album 'The Cure' on June 28th. Already described by Rolling Stone as being the band's best work since 1989's 'Disintegration', the album was produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, Limp Bizkit & At The Drive In). The Cure recently drew big crowds in the US headlining the second day of the Coachella festival in California, where they showcased several new tracks including forthcoming single 'The End Of The World'. Their only confirmed UK live date is the Move festival at Manchester's Trafford Cricket Ground, on July 9th, but other live dates include The Curiosa Festival 2004, a very special string of US dates (also including Interpol, The Rapture & Muse amongst others). The time for a new Cure album could not be better. The band have recently been cited by Billy Corgan, Interpol, Hot Hot Heat, AFI, Tricky & The Dandy Warhols amongst others as a huge influence. The Cure are confirmed to appear on Jonathan Ross on 11th June and will be playing new single 'The End Of The World' & a classic track.

Marketing

TV ads: 20 second ads pre-release on MTV network and VH1 / VH2

Radio ads: 20 second ads pre-release on XFM & Virgin specialist shows

Press ads: ½ page ads in Mojo, Observer Music Monthly, Guardian Guide, Independent Information, Kerrang & NME

Online: Minisite to be hosted on all music & lifestyle sites, AOL sessions exclusive, competitions across the board

Club: 15 album launch nights confirmed in clubs across the UK, serviced DJ's & club-goers with T-shirts, badges & albums

Other: Universal ad tower poster up week before release. Inclusion in Sunday Times 'The Month' CD Rom day before release.

Tv Confirmed: Jonathan Ross (playing 2 songs) on the last show of the series. Tx 11th June.

TBC: MTV, T4 & MTV2 interviews, news pieces on TOTP & CDUK all pre-album release.

Radio 1st play on Zane Lowe's Radio One show for the single w/c 24th May (early days with the single), going for sessions with XFM, Radio Two & 6Music interview all pre-album release.

Press Run: Album news in Time Out, The Sun, The Star, NME, Music Week, Mojo & Hot Press Confirmed: features in Guardian Weekend (26/6), Q (1/8), Uncut (front cover 1/7), Word, Sunday Times (27/6) and reviews in Q, Mojo, Observer Music Monthly & across the board.

TBC: NME, Time Out, Independent, Telegraph, Arena & Rock Sound

Live 9th July Move Festival (Manchester)

Is that enough new info for you? Did I say it was going to get very busy around here or what? And this is just the start.

"Thursday, June 10 WHFS morning show will have:

Robert Smith Legendary rock star Robert Smith, lead singer of the Cure, will join the Junkies to talk about the HFStival and much more."

(Thanks Brian)

Announced on 102.1 The Edge this morning and on the venue website now.

on sale 06.12

price : $25.50 - $85.50

date : Mon, August 09

door : 3:30pm

show : 5:00pm

Pre-sale info from 102.1 The Edge:

"The Edge (http://www.edge.ca) in Toronto has announced that Inside Edge members (sign up at the site) will have access to a presale this Wednesday 10am! After writing that paragraph, I just now heard the full announcement on the air! Saturday 10am is the full ticket sale opening. They advertised the cure website, mentioned the bands, raved about how cool it will be."

(Thanks heather the buzzard)

From Ticketmaster:

Curiosa Festival: the Cure, Interpol, the Rapture, Mogwai

Hifi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA

Thu, Jul 29, 2004

05:00 PM

Price US $0.00 - US $59.50

Onsale to General Public: Sat, 06/12/04 11:00 AM

Ticket Limit: There is an 8 ticket limit per customer.

CURIOSA 2004

Special Announcement: In the event that all HOB Member Tickets are sold, we will forward you to Ticketmaster where you can purchase tickets using the password "HOB" See you at the show!

The on-sale date for the general public has also been posted at the Blossom website.They also list ticket prices as $29.50 - $59.50.

(Thanks Jennifer)

"Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I believe 99x in Atlanta is going to announce the concert and on sale dates for Curiosa at hi fi buys amp in Atlanta, tomorrow sometime on the morning show. One of the djs mentioned an announcement concerning a band that had been around about 30 years. Must be the Cure. "

(Thanks Steven)

"DJ on the Edge in Toronto just now (10pm Saturday night) after playing 311's Love Song, mentioned that the song was originally done by the Cure... then said they'll be in Toronto on August 9th, and said to listen to the station this week for full details! So it sounds like the formal announcement is finally imminent!"

(Thanks heather the buzzard)

Robert wins the quote of the year award for this one: "I can't think of anything worse than going out on tour with 7 goth bands. I probably wouldn't get past the first night"(after being asked why there weren't any "goth" bands on the Curiosa tour). I couldn't agree more. : )

There also seems to be good news for Japan (maybe), but not so good news for South America.

Robert says that the different track listings is a concession to record company politics. He completely disagrees with it, but it would take too much time and energy to fight a behemoth like Geffen/Universal, and he would probably lose the fight anyway. Ross suggests that fans should just buy the Japanese cd, to which Robert suggested "just to make a complete fucking mockery of the record company's plan?". Ross replied "Yeah".

But in good news about the tracks, Robert guarantees that everything WILL eventually be available in every country before the end of the year.

Ross wasn't happy with the track listing Robert chose. Ross wanted the "darker" songs included, but Robert chose to make the album more "accessible".

And for those of you wondering which of the various versions of 'The Cure' is the "real" one, Robert says the Rest of the World version (12 tracks with "Going Nowhere" as the final cut) is his vision of what 'The Cure' should be.

(Thanks Fuji)

(Thanks John)

http://www.xfm.co.uk/Article.asp?b=onair&id=4503

http://krockradio.com/furiousfive

http://www.rtl2.fr/prs/playlist.asp

http://www.wbru.com/music/12cuts.shtml#

http://www.capital.it/capital/playlist.jsp?idCategory=3105

http://www.947thebuzzard.com/online.html

http://www.universalmusic.at/v2004/hearitfirst.php

http://www.q1021.fm/html/

(Thanks Loudest Sound)

"The Cure Prelistning Party In Oslo, Norway ! !

* There will be an very exclusive prelistning of the new The Cure cd at Kraftverk, Pilestredet 17 in Oslo Friday 18th of June.

Doors open from 20:00. ( www.cafekraftverk.no )

* There will also be a " Cure quiz " and giveaways to the best !

Cure videos & music will also be played all night !!

* This is just a prelistning of the new record, The cd is avalibel on Monday the 28th of June . .

* The End Of The World promo cd has just been send out to the radio stations, so i hope the song gets played early next week !

* You can also pre-order the new cd at www.platekompaniet.no !

The cd has the same tracklist as the US version, 11 tracks . . .I will try to find out more info soon : ) "

(Thanks Lars)

"Yesterday night (at 1:30 am!) MTV Brand:new (an italian satellitar channel) broadcasted the Unplugged session."

(Thanks Pietro)

"pretty sure it says afraid of what?"

What do you think it says? And what does it mean? Post your comments in the Gallery section.

(Thanks Steve)

Update - I thought that seemed familiar:

"At the end of his translation of the Rolling Stone Mexico article, Roberto mentions that "Alexis Petridis wrote the article for Planet Syndication, so it was translated to spanish by Rolling Stone again, and I translated it back to english". Well, not only that but it was originally published in the August 2003 edition of Mojo, which you also have on-line at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ChainofFlowers/mojo0803.html!"

(Thanks Olivier)

" 'The Cure' is now listed in the french FNAC stores (but still not on the website...), and YES : the limited edition (with bonus DVD) and the LP will be released in France ! :

- CD (limited edition with bonus DVD) - Universal 986290-5 - 20.73 Euros

- CD (standard edition) - Universal 986288-5 - 19.06 Euros

- LP - Universal 986284-6 - 15.40 Euros "

(Thanks to Jerome from Plainsong)

"My friend emailed her DJ buddie yesterday asking him if he had heard anything and told him they confirmed the date on thecure.com. He called his contact at the Cricket Pavilion (the one that owes him a favor :) ) and they told him nothing can be said confirmed but its a DONE DEAL. They are working out ticket prices and to expect new information about prices and the concert to be released sometime this next week."

(Thanks Kel)

(Thanks Pietro)

"At the end of last nights show - Jonathan Ross mentioned next weeks guest and then said 'and we have music from one of my favourite bands, playing new material, it's The Cure'. Supergrass were on last night and played 2 tracks at the end of the show so perhaps The Cure will do likewise."

(Thanks Benj)

"There is a little review of The Cure´s "The Cure" in the issue from June of D00, a Spanish free mag:

The Cure – Days of Glory

The experts in music said: “the times of Seventeen Seconds and Kiss Me kiss Me kiss Me are back – Robert Smith has returned to his most obscure past”. Finally (and fortunately) they have stopped halfway. The new, homonimous album, by The British band has an apocaliptical environment, which they portrayed before in such a good way in Disintegration, or even, in the references in Pornography, and Seventeen Seconds, but it´s enough with listening to The End of the World, in order to understand that the doors of pop are wide open. It has been four years of silence in relation to studio albums, and they have counted with Ross Robinson (Korn, At-The-Drive-In…) as producer for their returning. The skeleton of the songs has been recorded live, as in thier earliest albums. Porl Thompson who left the band in 1993, has taken part in the album. If you want to see them live, The Cure will be performing in Santiago de Compostela the 16th of July in the auditorium of Monte do Gozo."

(Thanks to Sharon from Charlote Sometimes)

(Thanks Scopestyle)

(Thanks Scopestyle)

"Just wanted to let you know that I got a hold of this months Cornerstone CD sampler that goes out to people in the music biz, song number #1 on the first cd is “The End of the World”. I must admit that when I first heard the song on The Late Show and the Coachella bootlegs I wasn’t too impressed, but now that I have heard it in all its glory… it is definatly growing on me."

(Thanks Matthew DeHamer)

"The radio-station Radio Ibero 90.9 Fm in Mexico has TEOTW, www.ibero909radio.com, request it at ibero909@ibero909radio.com. Also they played CURE songs (mainly singles) very often during their programs."

(Thanks Jorge)

"finally here in Italy we have our chance to listen to TEOW! Radio Capital has the single. You can also vote for the web chart www.capital.it select "Capital playlist" and vote! We want the Cure at the top!"

(Thanks Serena)

" http://www.edge.ca/station/sp_30.cfm

Thursday June 3, TEOTW is up to #21 from #25 last week. 4-spot rise -- only tied this week by Modest Mouse Float On (13 to 9)! Even Ch-Check it out, racing up the charts, went up only 3 spots this week."

(Thanks heather the buzzard)

"I don't know the exact date but, Mix Up, the largest recordstore in Mexico will have a night pre-sale of The CURE on Zona Rosa store and maybe a Internet presale.In the moment i know more i'll tell u.

The website of Mix Up, has a banner link for listening TEOTW, and the banner of deceitful way says " in addition, checks the recording of the new disc day after day ", which is a fraud because they are CUREvision images of the official page.

In the may issue of magazine Rolling Stone Mexico with Lenny Kravitz on cover there is an article with Robert Smith talking about Pornography era, the album and the magazine.

Switch may issue has review of JTD giving 5 stars and a status of a "Classic" support by an article called "70 songs that relived a rock band" where The Cure is placed in the best "dark" rock band all time."

(Thanks Jorge)

"In the Mexican magazine SWITCH http://www.switchonline.com.mx this the voting to see Which of the following artists you would like to see soon live in our country? the bands are: Jet Slipknot Bjork Radiohead The Cure and incredibly in the front slipknot guacatelas!!! Mexicanas and Mexicans vote for The Cure, so that they comes the best British band to Mexico "

(Thanks Victor)

(Thanks Pyra)

"according to the official Indochine page - Indochine will take over MCM 05th June 2004 from 8.45pm onwards for Indo TV - included in that special will be an exclusive interview with Robert Smith

http://www.indo.fr/actu.htm "

(Thanks Dennis)

"I spoke to the concert promoter who had organized two previous The Cure gigs in Poland in 1996 and 2000. and here is the great news i got from him: "there will be another Cure gig in Poland - 23rd of September this year in the same place as in '96 ie. Katowice Spodek."

"Find on the french radio RTL2 web site : "Pour ceux qui n'auront pas la chance de venir à l'Olympia, le spectacle sera intégralement retransmit sur RTL2 à partir de 20h. "

Which means : "For those which can not come to the Olympia, the show will be completely retransmitted on RTL2 starting from 20h."

(Thanks Bigsauce)

"I am hearing that Robert will be calling in to speak with Matt Cord from Y-100 tomorrow (Philly). Matt works the 3pm-7pm shift. "

If he is, can someone MP3 it and send it in? Thanks!

(Thanks to Sean from http://www.remainsnet.com)

"the radio station 97.3 in Wilkes In N.C. DOES have the single now so every cure fan in the listening area NEEDS to call and request it I've gotten them toplay it once for me and I'm going to try again tomorrow "

(Thanks Brian)

"You can go to Seattle's 107.7 The End website and vote for TEOTW (just click "New Music We Like" on the left of home page) http://www.1077theend.com/default.asp Right now, we're in first, and tied with "Float On" by Modest Mouse!"

(Thanks Judy)

Update - No they are still on the tour. Just a mix-up. They are listed again.

And here's a look at the button card (pdf).

"Just found this info about the Cure on Friday Night With Jonathon Ross Show in the UK:

Title: Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Time: 22:35 to 23:30 (55 minutes long).

When: Friday 11th June on BBC 1

An entertaining mix of music and celebrity chat with host Jonathan Ross and guests including the one time bad boy of tennis Ilie Nastase, and fiery chef Gordon Ramsay. Music comes from the Cure."

(Thanks Robert)

Update: "a follow-up to the news item on the Jonathon Ross tv appearance - if it follows usual form, the cure will play one song right at the end of the show, running through the end credits and getting faded out at the end.

the only time he's deviated from this was morrissey's recent appearance as an interview guest, where he played a song before and after his interview."

(Thanks Rob)

(Thanks Eduardo)

(Thanks James)

"Today on 89x in Detroit, they mentioned something about Robert announcing (and probably an interview too I'm guessing) the Detroit show on the station. I didn't hear any other details about when it would be though. Did anyone else hear the details?"

(Thanks Michelle)

BTW, what was written on Simon's arm? "--- or what"?

"I want to tell you that THE CURE is in the cover of the spanish music magazine MONDOSONORO! with the title THE CURE: HASTA EL FIN DEL MUNDO (THE CURE:TO THE END OF THE WORLD). This is a free music magazine that you can find in some music stores and pubs. they also have the complete interview in their website www.mondosonoro.com

Robert speaks about the new album, he tells that this is maybe the most emotive and emotional cure album and the most diverse one since kiss me kiss me kiss me, and he speaks a lot about his relationship with ross robinson. "

You can read an english translation here.

(Thanks to Ivan at Spanishcure)

"KDGE add! The World spins at KNRK, XTRA, WSUN, KTBZ, KWOD. Floria Sigismodi dir vid in post. To be delivered 6/8. Pepsi Smash at presstime. AOL Sessions tapes 6/7 to air release week. Curiosa Festival kicks off 7/24 in Miami. Just did HFStival. LP hits 6/29. Shipping 300k. Mgmt: Daryl Bamonte "

And 'TEOTW' remains at #25 (with 853 plays - an increase of 39 over last week) for a second week on the Radio & Records Alternative chart.

"There will be a full page interview of Robert in an upcoming issue of Rolling Stone. The layout features a large photo of Robert with his hands on his ears. The article discusses how the band's stature has grown since 2000. Mentions Curiosa. Robert talks about shows he saw and bands he liked as a kid. Discusses why he likes Ross Robinson. Why he does not like the Darkness (he considers them a comedy band). Says he feels very enthusiastic about the band right now. After the interview RS has their recurring "instant expert" feature where the rattle off 5 facts about the Cure (that we all know). It's an awesome spread overall. Be on the lookout the next couple of issues."

(Thanks Chuck)

(Thanks to Dayna at A Foolish Arrangement)

"I have a few reliable and confirmed news that might interest some of you.

1/ The promo album should be sent next week in France to the press/medias

2/ There was a rumoured date about a radio session in Paris on June 28th, that appears to be totally wrong.

3/ The Cure will play on June 30th in Paris (Olympia) as you already know. It's a private accoustic show with Placebo and French bands and musicians (Etienne Daho, Mickey 3D and Calogero). Tickets to win on RTL2 radio station (phonecalls only).

4/ On the same day, before the show (June 30th), The Cure should appear for an autograph session ("séance dédicaces" in French), in Paris either at the Virgin Megastore (probably on the Champs-Elysées) or at a Fnac store (Champs-Elysées? Bastille? St-Lazare?). The exact place has yet to be confirmed.

5/ The Cure will be touring in Europe after the summer. "

(Thanks Julien)

"Today i've seen a promo page of "the cure" in the spanish music magazine Rockdelux, the page says that in Spain will available to buy the deluxe edition (with dvd). It's good news."

(Thanks Enrique)

"I got an email from one of the DJ's at 96.7 the Buzz in Atlanta and she said that tickets will go on sale 6/19."

(Thanks Scott)

"This is a scan of an advert for the Musilac Festival in Aix-Les-Bains (july 4th)"

(Thanks Jerome)

"So The Cure's still been doing pretty well on y100's top 7 @ 8. It was at number 1 until it suddenly dropped to number 6 last night.

You can easily go vote for it at the following link right now.

http://www.y100.com/CustomForm.asp?id=748 "

(Thanks Andrew)

"In his weekly column at the Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo, Lucio Ribeiro ( the most respected Brazilian music journalist nowadays ) lists The End of the World as one of the three songs for the week. "very cool.... very Cure" he says."

(Thanks Antonio)

"Yesterday, after three weeks of ours constant calling and e-mailing - Serbian national radio "Belgrade 202" strated broadcasting The End Of The World as a part of "Hit Of The Week" program where the listeners vote for most popular songs that week...I dont belive it will become hit becouse of this 'power-progressive-nihgtwish-blind guardian' metal mania over here in Serbia...But lets hope it'll go at least few times a day..."

(Thanks Janko)

"As i stood in my local bread store i started paying attention to the music overhead, to my surprise "the end of the world" was playing. so naturally i freaked out for i thought they were playing a cd. after polite interrogation the bakery owner told me they had the radio on, the station was none other than chicago's own WXRT!! i walked away with a smile on my face and a fresh loaf of bread in my hand..."

(Thanks Lesley)

"Wanted to pass on that I spoke to a Coors Amphitheatre employee today who gave me ticket info for the August 17th show in Denver.

Tickets on sale June 12th at 10am MST

Presale for House of Blues members June 9th - join here www.hob.com

Lawn: $39.99 Pavilion seating: $49.99 Pit area: $65.00

These aren't confirmed prices, and may include parking fee, etc. Notice that the prices she gave me are about $10.00 higher than the other cities? No info posted yet on hob.com or ticketmaster.com yet, but she was looking at her computer screen, so I'm sure it's darned accurate, if not to the penny.

On a side note, I must add that KTCL 93.3 is *not* promoting the new single. I have called in requests many times and have yet to hear it played. I usually get "I'll see what I can do" or " Let me see if I can dig that up" .. Dig it up?? :-|

No way this venue will sell out."

(Thanks Sara)

From Clear Channel

But Starwood says 4pm:

(Thanks Petr)

"For the july 16, Xacobeo Festival in Santiago de Compostela (North Spain) there are now available aprox. only about 1.000 tickets (capacity venue: 30.000). Hurry up!! Don´t Miss it!!"

(Thanks Alex)

"Just thought I'd let you know that 89.7 WTMD in Towson has the single and has played it. (410-704-8936, www.wtmd.org). They're a non-commercial, listener-supported station in Towson, MD, just outside of Baltimore."

(Thanks Rich)

"Czech radio station Rádio 1 (http://www.radio1.cz) play new single since last Sunday... http://www.radio1.cz/mp3/ukazky_hudba/CURE,THE-The_End_Of_The_World-30sec.mp3

chart position... http://www.radio1.cz/hitparada/"

(Thanks Petr)

"just to let you know that at 8.30 this morning, they played the new single of The Cure on Studio Brussel (radiostation) in Belgium. I just heard the announcement, not the song itself (I had an exam at that time), but I guess it was The End Of The World."

(Thanks Simon)

"Just to let you know that the band "Nouvelle vague" a french band plaid the white session on the Bernard Lenoir radio session in "France Inter". They began the concert with an interesting cover of a Forest. You can listen that song (and the rest of the concert with covers of DM, XTC, Clash, Sisters of Mercy....) on the radio website : http://www.radiofrance.fr/chaines/france-inter01/emissions/lenoir/ playlists.php

They finished the session with the cure new single TEOTW."

(Thanks Martin)

"Junior Jack's "Da hype" (extended vocal mix feat. Robert Smith) appears on a new dance compilation mixed by DJ Antoine (from switzerland) and called "100% DJ Antoine". Have a look on the CD here :

http://jjcc.chez.tiscali.fr/curepress/DJAntoine.jpg"

(Thanks Jerome)

"Just saw a small indie film called “Gypsy 83” here in LA. The film uses two Cure songs, “Just Like Heaven” and “Doing the Unstuck”. And a special thanks to Robert Smith during the end credits…Not an Academy Award winning story, but nice use of fabulous music…"

Damn, how many years have I been posting stories about this film? Glad it's finally being released.

(Thanks Lynne)

"from the New York Press may 26-june 1, 2004:

THE CURE'S CURIOSA