The Cure Release Powerful Remix of Latest Record (Review)

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Gothic rock legends The Cure just released their third remix album for their latest effort, ‘Songs Of A Lost World‘. Aptly titled ‘Mixes Of A Lost World‘, the new edition is compiled of twenty-four altered tracks following their successful 2024 record.

Released on 13 June under Fiction and Polydor, this album features a selection of guests such as Orbital and Mogwai. Right from the opener ‘I Can Never Say Goodbye‘, the album takes listeners on an intergalactic ride amidst a wide soundscape. In addition, I feel there is heavy influence pulled from the scores of science fiction cinema and outer space references. One track that stood out to me was ‘Drone:Nodrone‘ with Daniel Avery. This beat is very strong and works especially well with the bassline.

The recording royalties generated from this release will be donated to War Child UK. This isn’t the first time the band has made a conscious effort to use their power for good. Frontman Robert Smith has been a longstanding patron of Teenage Cancer Trust. Furthermore, last year the band sold a double-A Side of two news songs for environmental charity Earth Percent.

Additional artwork for this new release has been provided by Andy Vella. Vella has been collaborating with the group since 1981. His work features iconic shots that have helped to define the band’s notable aesthetics throughout their extensive run. One aspect of this release that I appreciate is the efforts of an extensive array of musicians and creators. Chino Moreno from the alternative nu-metal group Deftones is another collaborator who left his mark on the track ‘Warsong‘. Moreno made the track feel straight out of an atmospheric video game. The cinematic mixing and Smith’s intense vocals bring so much emotion to this song.

In particular, I enjoy how Smith’s melodramatic vocals drive a sound that breaks free from what The Cure usually creates. His voice is able to work with such a variety of sounds. The band’s growth from their first effort, ‘Three Imaginary Boys‘, to now is very evident. However, the lead’s vocals have remained a consistent high point. The presence of electronica and experimental sounds in this album resulted in a more interesting listen. The only downside for me is that I noticed less instrumentation from the other band members than usual. I still wanted to hear more from them, even though this project relies on being a remixed sound. I undoubtedly found myself looking for an occasional guitar riff or drum fill. Greater cohesion and evidence of the entire group’s presence would’ve been nice to hear.

Rating: 7/10

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