Uncut reviews The Cure at Voodoo

Cure at Voodoo review in the new issue of Uncut magazine. Bigger image here. "With its mystical airs & gothic tendencies, you'd be hard pressed to find a more fitting town than New Orleans for The Cure to grace." (Thanks Benj)

The Cure fights Monsanto

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a huge, ultra-secret deal; LET’S STOP IT http://t.co/BLyHAvaZOs

— The Cure (@thecure) December 6, 2013

It was also posted on their Facebook. And while Robert has made it clear that he doesn't post these Twitter & Facebook updates, I would assume he supports this and approved of it being posted.

Reeves plays Nashville tonight

The Carpetbaggers (Reeves Gabrels, Jamie Rubin, Pete Pulkrabek, Chris Autry, Eric Fritsch)
The Family Wash, East Nashville, TN
Dec. 3rd, 2013 at 10 pm

Reeves plays Cambridge, MA tonight

Club d'Elf Release Party
Nov. 29th, 2013
Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
10 pm - 1:30 am. 21+. $12adv/$14dos
w/ Reeves Gabrels (guitar), Dave Tronzo (slide guitar), Paul Schultheis (Rhodes, Moog, clavinet, melodica), Mister Rourke (turntables), Mike Rivard (bass & sintir) & Dean Johnston (drums)

Cure are Boy George's fave band of all time

"Boy George names The Cure as his favourite band of all time on BBC Radio 2's 'Tracks of My Years' (starts at 2:16:05). "I've always been a Cure fan since their punk days, they make really cool pop. They make edgy gothic pop with wonky lipstick, which is always the best kind of pop". Track chosen 'Boys Don't Cry'. "
(Thanks @colinaindow)

Vote for 'Disintegration' in Best of 89 poll

Slicing Up Eyeballs' ongoing Best of the 80s project continues with their Best Album of 1989 poll, and of course, 'Disintegration' is one of the choices.

Update (Nov. 25th, 2013): And to no one's surprise, 'Disintegration' comes in at #1. So to wrap it up, 'Seventeen Seconds' was #2 for 1980, 'Faith' was #1 for 1981, 'Pornography' was #2 for 1982, The Glove's 'Blue Sunshine' was #23 for 1983, 'The Top' was #6 for 1984, 'Head on the Door' was #1 for 1985, 'Kiss Me, and Kiss Me, Kiss Me' was #1 for 1987.

They'll launch the final overall Best Album of the 1980s poll next week.

Reeves interview in Japanese magazine

From Reeves on Facebook: "for you fans of the electric guitar...the latest issue of the japanese magazine "guitar" features an interview with my friend hotei and me."

New Cure fanzine in Argentina

"this is the first issue of the first Argentinian fanzine in the history of the band: called the 13th. interviews, reviews, about the cure in argentina in 1987, and all the info about river plate 2013. to get a issue please send an email here"
(Thanks Cure Rarities)

Update (5/22/13):"Second number of 13th is online now, now we change the format to a webzine. Here's the 2nd issue, and the first issue is also online now. And this is the Facebook page." (Thanks Emi.)

Update (11/21/13): Issue #5 is out and features interviews with Lol Tolhurst and Andy Anderson. (Thanks Ligia)

Reeves plays Nashville tonight

The Carpetbaggers Local 615
(Reeves Gabrels, Jamie Rubin, Pete Pulkrabek, Paul Slivka)
The Family Wash, East Nashville, TN
Nov. 19th, 2013 at 10 pm

Can anyone help Brian with this?

"there’s a bootleg where robert is tuning up and says something like “if you’ve ever liked jimi hendrix through your whole life you can never tune up on stage. and even after you’ve looked at a tuner it just seems….more out of tune. this song is three imaginary boys.”

Robert featured in Analogue exhibition

Analogue By Tom Sheehan
Lomography Gallery Store East
November 7th – December 3rd 2013

In a stellar career stretching back almost 40 years, Tom Sheehan has photographed many of the iconic musicians of this era. Analogue is a collection of hand-printed images from his archive, including portraits of Tom Waits, Morrissey, Mick Jagger, John Lydon, Arthur Lee, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Smith, Thom Yorke, Echo & The Bunnymen, Coldplay and many more.
(Thanks Lars)

Update: Here's the Robert & Siouxsie photos from the exhibition. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

The Cure - Burn (Voodoo edit)

A great edit of the fan footage from Voodoo.
(Thanks George/Frameworks2011)

Pretty sure I will never tire of reliving this moment.

The 10 Essential Greatest Hits Albums

Consequence of Sound put together their list of The 10 Essential Greatest Hits Albums, and 'Standing on a Beach' and 'Galore' came in at #6.

'The Bernard Suite' by Roger & Adam Donen

"The Bernhard Suite, composed by Adam Donen & Roger O'Donnell, premieres Saturday 26 October 2013, in Heilbronn, Germany. Performed by the Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra of Heilbronn, conducted by Ruben Gazarian. The suite is inspired by the work of Austrian novelist Thomas Bernhard.
This preview is electronic, and does not represent 1/100th of what is to be expected from the orchestra."
For more info and a link to buy tickets, check here.

Update (Oct. 27th, 2013): Mars posted a photo and 2 video clips (1 - 2) from the show, here's a photo from @AdamDonen, and a few photos of fans with Roger & Adam.

Update (Oct. 28th, 2013): Here's a review.

Update (Nov. 13th, 2013): Adam has posted a video from the show.

New album in 2014?

Terra Colombia posted an article about The Cure playing 'Burn' for the first time, and at the end, they included this (English translation): "A source close to the British band revealed that in the first half of 2014 will give details regarding a new studio release." (Thanks David)

That would be great news! But for now, take it with huge grain of salt. Hell, take it with a silo full of salt.

Cure went to Preservation Hall Sunday night!

Update (Nov. 5th, 2013): And here's a photo of Robert with Beats Antique at Preservation Hall in New Orleans on Nov. 3rd/4th, 2013. (Thanks @PresHall)

Update (Nov. 7th, 2013): Posted today by Preservation Hall - "There was one unexpected treat during the final Deja Voodoo performance, as a white tour van pulled up to Preservation Hall with the members of The Cure pouring out of the Ford doors. Robert Smith and company stayed until the wee hours of the morning, enjoying the music and spirits of the Hall. The Preservation Hall Family still have smiles on their faces from that night."

From @PresHallBand: "Amazing night with @beatsantique Robert Smith & The Cure were hanging until 4am" http://instagram.com/p/gTgSf_TNZl/# (Thanks @heavenmalone)

From Facebook: "@beatsantique & @preshallband really turned it out last night - fantastic to see The Cure there enjoying the performances as much as we did!"

From @drielycarter: "Holy Fuck I just stumbled upon Robert Smith from The Cure at the Preservation Hall tonight and I nearly had a heart attack! http://instagram.com/p/gSSTK-kYJg/# " (Thanks @heavenmalone)

Update: Here's an article from Nola.com. And I got an answer about whether The Cure actually played with them.

@CraigatCoF They were just at the Hall to enjoy the music and have a beverage or two :) Stay posted on the photos
— Preservation Hall (@PresHall) November 5, 2013

'Bananafishbones' in New Orleans

Bananafishbones - New Orleans, Voodoo Experience 03-Nov-2013 from itsaperfectday on Vimeo.

Final Voodoo video from Olivier. Thank you again for everything!

Fantastic photos of The Cure in New Orleans

See all of Mauro Melis' great photos here and at Sound of Violence.

'Give Me It' in New Orleans

Give Me It - New Orleans 03-Nov-2013 from itsaperfectday.

Thanks once again, Olivier!

'Burn' in New Orleans

Burn - New Orleans, 03-Nov-2013 from itsaperfectday on Vimeo.

A million thanks to Olivier (and everyone else) for filming this!

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