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Best

The Cure

A live retrospective of The Cure's greatest hits, captured with raw energy and emotional depth at Bestival 2011, showcasing their enduring appeal and benefiting charity.

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This is The Cure, live and in their element, delivering a setlist packed with their most beloved anthems. Expect the signature melancholic beauty, the driving post-punk rhythms, and Robert Smith's unmistakable vocals, all imbued with the vibrant energy of a festival crowd. It's a journey through their iconic catalog, feeling both fresh and deeply nostalgic, perfect for fans and newcomers alike who want to experience the band's live power.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
03
The 13th
4:17
05
Killing an Arab
2:22
08
Jumping Someone Else's Train
2:56
09
A Forest
4:55
17
Mint Car
3:34
18
The Caterpillar
3:41
20
Just Like Heaven
3:49
Moments Worth Listening For
The electrifying rendition of 'Boys Don't Cry,' where the crowd's enthusiastic participation elevates the classic into a communal celebration.
The extended, brooding build-up of 'A Forest,' showcasing the band's mastery of atmosphere before erupting into its iconic guitar riff.
The raw emotional delivery of 'Lovesong,' with Robert Smith's vocals conveying profound vulnerability against a backdrop of shimmering guitars.
The driving, propulsive energy of 'In Between Days,' demonstrating the band's pop sensibility within their alternative framework, getting the festival crowd moving.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Best sound next to the rest of The Cure's catalogue?

Festival+3.2σ

Festival saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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