It’s been a long time since The Cure were considered prolific, but frontman Robert Smith seems to be making up for lost time.
They just released their first album in 16 years; Song of the Lost WorldThe Cure announced a new live album last week. apt title live world songThe disc captures the release day concert of their latest album, which the band has performed in its entirety throughout their career.
Now in a trailer clip In Smith’s upcoming interview with Absolute Radio’s Danielle Perry, the veteran musician details The Cure’s upcoming record.
“There’s another album that’s ready. This is a companion piece to it,” Smith begins. “And then there’s a third one that’s completely different. It’s really kind of random stuff, like late-night studio stuff. But some of it is actually really, really good, just really, really different.
“this Song of the Lost World The album is a very moving work and its companion piece, it’s not quite as dark but it explores other themes more. In fact, the third one is weird. I havenβt finished that song yet because my mind is more focused on performing the songs.
“I really don’t want it to end because it’s so great,” he concluded. “People are responding really, really well to the new music. It’s great to feel all the love people are giving us.
Release of “The Cure” Song of the Lost World It was a very successful venture for the band. As well as giving the band their first UK number one hit since 1992 hopethe record also returned to the top of the US charts.
It became the band’s first No. 1 album on the 33-year-old album sales chart, and the band’s highest ranking on the Billboard 200 chart since 1992 (No. 4). Alternative albums, vinyl and independent store album sales.