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Mixed Up
Electronic · 1990 · 11 tracks

Mixed Up

The Cure's 1990 remix album, 'Mixed Up,' plunges their iconic alternative rock into the burgeoning 90s dance scene, delivering extended, synth-driven transformations of their classics with elements of

October 1990 · TOP music (2)

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'Mixed Up' is where The Cure takes a bold leap onto the dancefloor, re-imagining their melancholic masterpieces through the lens of early 90s club culture. This isn't just a collection of B-sides; it's a full-throttle sonic experiment, with Robert Smith himself at the controls, stretching familiar melodies into hypnotic, synth-laden epics. Expect the driving beats of techno, the ethereal washes of trance, and even touches of hardcore, all infused with that unmistakable Cure sensibility. It's a fascinating, sometimes jarring, but ultimately exhilarating listen for fans curious about the band's adventurous spirit and a must-have for anyone who wants to hear how goth-pop could thrive in a rave.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Lullaby (extended mix)
7:46
02
Close to Me (Closer mix)
5:46
03
Fascination Street (extended remix)
8:48
04
The Walk (Everything mix)
5:28
05
Lovesong (extended mix)
6:21
06
A Forest (Tree mix)
6:56
07
Pictures of You (extended dub mix)
6:43
08
Hot Hot Hot!!! (extended mix)
7:03
09
The Caterpillar (Flicker mix)
5:42
10
Inbetween Days (Shiver mix)
6:24
11
Never Enough (Big mix)
6:09
Moments Worth Listening For
The dramatic, extended intro of the 'Lullaby' remix, building tension with layered synth arpeggios before the familiar vocal enters, transforming its eerie lull into a dancefloor epic.
The unexpected shift into a four-on-the-floor techno beat on the 'Close to Me' remix, transforming its playful bounce into a propulsive, high-energy groove.
The way Robert Smith's iconic vocals are sampled and looped into new rhythmic patterns, particularly on the 'Fascination Street' remix, creating a hypnotic, almost industrial chant.
The sheer audacity of the 'A Forest' remix, stretching its atmospheric dread into a nearly 10-minute trance odyssey, showcasing the band's willingness to experiment with their own legacy.
Reviews

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

Euphoric+3.7σ

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

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