Cure, The ‎– Disintegration

Incredible superb this album is a masterpiece from start to finish. Melancholic dark and sadness since the deeper vision made ​​that this album be unique. The emotional lyrics and the sublime voice of Robert Smith join perfectly with the melancholic deep guitars and with the darkness and synth enviromental sounds created by Roger O'Donnell. Certainly, for me, a inprescindible record to understand the philosophy and the depth of the music created by this musicians.

There's a 20th anniversery edition now on CD. Somebody should add it.

I gather that the casual Cure fan is as crazy about Disintegration as any other old Cure album. Everything is here. The grand soundscapes. The melancholic guitar leads. The hurting vocal! Add to this a Robert Smith in a near death mood lyricwise what more can a fan ask for?!

My main grip with this album is that it is so archtypical Cure nothing surprises. And devoid of any smash hits this falls directly in my pile of "Well ..." albums.

Newcomers looking for the band in a much better shape should start with The Head On The Door. If you like this you may try your luck with Disintegration.

Ahh "Disintergration". Regarded by many Cure fans as the best of the best (along with "Pornography" and "Three Imaginary Boys"/"Boys Don't Cry") and it certainly holds up till this day.

Sentimental and bittersweet, Robert Smith's lyrics and music create a lush album filled with self-reflection, insecurities and nightmares of love and hope.

The obvious pop single "Lovesong" is drenched in a haunting melody as is "Lulabye" but with more of a wickedness to it. But this album only has those few "pop" songs. One of the strongest tracks "Fascination Street" has an aggresive tone and perhaps one of the meanest basslines ever played. "Plainsong", "Untitled" and "The Same Deep Water As You" are as haunting as they are calming.

There truly isn't one bad note or bad lyric to be found anywhere. A true gem from a truly amazing talent.