Philadelphia setlist and photos

The Philadelphia setlist and show notes have been moved here.
Bunch of Philadelphia photos are in the photo gallery.
Some more photos from Kitti.


Open (Thanks to Kate for the photo)

Fairfax videos

Some videos from Fairfax last night:
The Perfect Boy
A Strange Day
Pictures of You 1
Pictures of You 2
Pictures of You 3
The Walk 1
The Walk 2
Friday I'm In Love
Plainsong 1
Plainsong 2
Plainsong 3
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
Killing An Arab
Let's Go to Bed
Lovesong

Perfect Boy download, lyrics (sort of)

Just got a mp3 of the Perfect Boy. Very nice mid-tempo rock/pop track. Given how great the single sounds (production wise, Robert and Keith did an excellent job), this should be a great song on the album. Anyway, here's the download. Thanks to Eric for sending it in.

The Perfect Boy

You and me are the world, she said
Nothing else is real
The two of us is all there is
The rest is just a dream

Always meant to be, I can't feel it
Like the destiny thing, yeah
Written in the stars
Inescapable fate, it's out of my hands
Falling into your arms

And I don't want to be (innocent?)
But I would love you to take my time
We're on the edge of a beautiful thing, she said
So come on, stay here for awhile

Oooooh girl, he is the one for sure
Oooooh girl, he is the perfect boy

Yeah me and you are a world, you said
But not the only one I need
The two of us is never all there is
That doesn't happen for real
If it was meant to be us, it was meant to be now
Don't see the sense in wasting time
If you're so sure about this ??????? ?????????
You know tonight, you're mine

And I don't want to get obvious
But I have to be gone by three
We're on the edge of a beautiful thing, he said
So come on, jump with me

Oooooh girl, he's not so wonderful
Oooooh girl, he's not the one for sure
Oooooh girl, he's not so wonderful
Oooooh girl, he's not the perfect boy....at all

Me and you are the world, she said
Nothing else is real
The two of us is all there is
The rest is just a dream

And her heart may be broken a hundred times
But (the hope?), we'll never destroy
Her (hope? heart?), the happy ever after girl
(?????????????) the perfect boy

Previews of NY Trip and Only One

Juno Records has 1 minute samples of NY Trip and The Only One (Mix 13).
7 Digital also has some samples.
Boomkat too.
(Thanks Jeopardy, Jorge and Draped)

Photos, setlist from Fairfax

The Fairfax concert and merchandise photos have been moved to the photo gallery.
The setlist and show notes are archived here.
Review: NBC4
Thanks again to Spiggy and Kate for sending in live reports & photos.

Only One at What Records

What Records in the UK has the Only One cd and 7" singles for £1.99 each.
(Thanks John)

Only One US single at Amazon

Looks like "the mighty Universal" finally have (part of) their act together. Amazon now has the US cd single for "The Only One" listed for $3.49. Scheduled for release on May 20th.
Update: They've dropped the price to $2.99

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Staring at the Sea #16 "Best Of" album

Yahoo Music has compiled a Top 25 Best "Best Of" list, and Staring at the Sea comes in at #16. Here's what they say:

16) Staring At The Sea--The Cure: Another band with a visionary--Robert Smith, in this case--who liked to stretch out over full-length albums, but who was also quite proficient at writing the hit single when it was his need. The fact that this was considered "alternative rock" at the time (the '80s) proves the music industry had gone insane. What's alternative about well-written pop songs? But then this was back when having a Mohawk, a body piercing, a tattoo, or being a guy wearing eye make-up would get you endlessly harassed. There were no shows on TV featuring tattoo parlors back then. If you can believe it.

Live reports from N.A. tour?

Would anyone like to volunteer to do live setlist reports for COF from any of the shows on the North American tour? If so, please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks!

Indieville responds to Robert

"Polydor have shelved plans for the collectors box . But I do take offence to Robert Smiths outburst, I have the sales notes and proof from Polydor / Geffen Records that they were intending to issue the first single with a collectors box for both formats and this was shelved as late as last Thursday 1st May . So it just goes to show that Mr Smith ( Bless him !! ) has no idea what his own record label is doing and to say someone is lying or stupid for selling this is bang out of order . If I were Mr Smith I would be having words !!! I have a good mind to post this message up on the Cures Forum page !!"

Ideal Copy responds to Robert

"The first single, The Only One, was originally solicited to come with a collector's box that would house all 4 of the singles. Robert "ALL CAPS" Smith vehemently denies that this will happen in this post copied from The Cure's official website:
THERE IS A "SPECIAL VERSION OF THE FIRST CD SINGLE "THE ONLY ONE" - NO THERE ISN'T. ANYONE THAT OFFERS OR CLAIMS ANY KIND OF "SPECIAL" VERSION OF THE FIRST SINGLE - WITH A BOX OR A FREE HOLIDAY OR WHATEVER - IS EITHER LYING OR STUPID OR BOTH

We weren't the only retailer including information about the collector's box. This information originated from our import supplier who must have gotten it from Universal UK. Our supplier does not make up information like this, in fact, they excel at having too little information. Since other retailers around the world had that same mis-information, it must have come from Universal/Polydor UK. Sorry for the misinformation - now c'mon, lets go grab a pint and get stupid and lie to each other. :) "

Cameras allowed at Fairfax/D.C. show

"I just wanted to pass on that i had sent an email to the GMU Patriot center question forum after having read that camera's are not always prohibited , It depends on the Artist. I received this response in regards to the email sent. Just wanted to pass along and hope to see everyone there. "

---Original Message-----
From: John Besanko
Sent: 06 May 2008 12:53
Subject: Re: Comments/Questions from the PatriotCenter.com Website

We are advised that "personal, non-professional" cameras are OK. No audio or video recording. Thanks.

John Besanko
Assistant General Manager
Patriot Center

(Thanks Amy)

Lol & Michael tv interview schedule

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Burbank Media District, Toluca Lake, Glendale and surrounding areas (Los Angeles) CHANNEL 280
AND
on GLOBECAST WORLD TV throughout North America
TUESDAYS at 10:30am P.S.T.

05/13 (TBA) Original Members of THE CURE: Laurence Tolhurst and Michael Dempsey
Part 1 of 3 Episodes (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
05/27 (TBA) Original Members of THE CURE: Laurence Tolhurst and Michael Dempsey
Part 2 of 3 Episodes (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
06/03 (TBA) Original Members of THE CURE: Laurence Tolhurst and Michael Dempsey
Part 3 of 3 Episodes (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)

(Thanks Friend of COF)

Only One at Circuit City, Amazon (Japan)

Circuit City has The Only One cd single (UK import) listed for $9.98.
Amazon (Japan) has the 7" single (UK import) listed for 565 Yen and the cd single (US?/UK?) listed for 1,037 Yen.

Robert clears up the confusion

Robert has posted on the official site and clears up some of the confusion about the new single. No "collectors box", US single delayed a week and more:

THE MAJOR CONFUSION
5/7/2008 1:45:12 PM - by CURE:ROBERT

A FEW OF THE MORE IRRITATING FALSEHOODS FLOATING AROUND...

1) "THERE IS A "SPECIAL VERSION" OF THE FIRST CD SINGLE "THE ONLY ONE""
NO THERE ISN'T
ANYONE THAT OFFERS OR CLAIMS ANY KIND OF "SPECIAL" VERSION OF THE FIRST SINGLE - WITH A BOX OR A FREE HOLIDAY OR WHATEVER - IS EITHER LYING OR STUPID OR BOTH

2)"THERE IS NO USA VERSION OF THE FIRST CD SINGLE "THE ONLY ONE""
YES THERE IS
ITS JUST THE MIGHTY UNIVERSAL CANT GET IT TOGETHER TO EITHER
A) GET AMAZON ETC TO LIST IT
OR
B) GET IT OUT ON THE 13TH... IT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT $2.99 (OR THEREABOUTS) FROM MAY 20TH

APPARENTLY "NO-ONE BUYS CD'S ANYMORE"...
UNSURPRISING IF THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE EH?!!

3) "X,Y OR Z HAVE 'EXCLUSIVE X,Y OR Z' REGARDING THE FIRST CD SINGLE "THE ONLY ONE""

NO THEY DON'T
IT WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE
IT IS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO ANY RETAILER

AND...

NO...
THATS IT FOR NOW!

BUT I AM SURE I WILL BE BACK..

RSX

Only One exclusive at Best Buy?

Best Buy has a listing for "Cure One Single - CD". Releasing on May 20th for $2.99 and says it's a BB exclusive. No idea what the exclusive is, maybe the box? An extra track?
They also have the import (I guess) cd listed for $9.99.
(Thanks Zach)

Update: The "Best Buy Exclusive" bit has been removed.

The Only One lyrics

The Only One (Mix 13) - 3:57

Oh I love, Oh I love, Oh I love
What you do to my head
When you pull me upstairs
And you push me to bed
I love what you do to my head
It’s a mess up there!

Oh I love, oh I love, oh I love
What you do to my heart
When you push me back down
And it pulls me apart
I love what you do to my heart
It’s the best, oh yeah!

Oh I love, oh I love, oh I love
What you do to my lips
When you shut? me inside
And you blow me a kiss
I love what you do to my lips
It’s so sweet in there

Oh I love, love, love, love
What you do to my hips
When you blow? me outside
And then suck? me like this
I love what you do to my hips
It’s the ???, oh yeah!

You’re the only one I’d cry for
The only one I’d try to please
You’re the only one I’d sigh for
The only one I’d die to squeeze
And it gets better everyday, I play
With you it’s such a scream
Yeah it gets better everyday, I say
and with you it’s so extreme
Yeah it gets wetter everyday, I say
With you it’s like a dream

Oh I love, Oh I love, Oh I love
What you do to my skin
Please slip me on
And slide me in
I love what you do to my skin
It’s a ????? oh yeah

Oh I love, love, love, love
What you do to my bones
When you slide me up
And slip me home
I love what you do to my bones
It’s the ??? oh yeah

You’re the only one I’d cry for
The only one I’d try to please
You’re the only one I’d sigh for
The only one I’d die to squeeze
And it gets hazier anyway, I sway
With you it’s such a scream
Yeah it gets mazier every play, I say
With you it’s so extreme
Yeah it gets crazier everyday, I say
With you it’s like a dream

Oh I love, Oh I love, I love
What you do to me

NY Trip lyrics

This is a very rough first draft, filled with mistakes. Started out thinking this was average. After 10-15 plays though, I think I love it. And there is a bit of piano too. : )

NY Trip - 3:38

"One by one they drop" you said
"Left us two on a ride stopped dead..."
"It's monkeys on the track
All fell out of their tree...
Lost their tails" I said
"In the deep dark sea..."

So take me on the ice and push me around
And every time I fall I kiss the ground
You skate on by without a sound
Yeah I'm in love with you cold
Any warmer and I drown

Whatever you want, whatever you need
Oh anything at all, I'm only here to please you
In any way I can, there's really nothing in the world
I won't do to get a New York Disney smile from you

Ow! You're so beautiful it hurts
Ow!The most beautiful girl I ever...
Ow! Too beautiful for words
Now please! Inside beside me
And let's take on the world

"One by one they drop" you said
"Left us two on a ride stopped dead..."
"It's hard to be sure, but I swear they're whales
Swimming down the line, spitting monkey tails

So drag me on the floor, and get me to twirl
And every twist around, I buss you first
You spin right through, a perfect blur
Yeah, I'm in love with you quick
Any slower and I burst

Whatever you want, whatever you need
Yeah anything at all, I'm only here to please
In any way I can, there's really nothing
I won't do to get a New York Disney smile from you

Ow! You're so beautiful it hurts
Ow! The most beautiful girl I ever...
Ow! Too beautiful for words
Now please! Inside beside me
And let's take on the world

"One by one they drop" you said
"Left us two on a ride stopped dead..."
"It's vultures on the rail and they're packed down tight
Best get close" I said
"This could take all night..."

Robert gets his Ultras ready for the tour

Only One out early!

"Was at HMV here in Manchester on Market ST and they have put the CD single on the shelves! No special box though...
NY Trip has a lot of funky Porl guitar, quite pop..."
(Thanks Steeve)

Lol and Michael Dempsey on TV

From PR-Canada:

L.A. TV Show Lands Exclusive Episodes with Original Members of The Cure

One of the most influential and successful musical groups of the past 30 years is without a doubt The Cure. Since 1978 they have sold over 27 million units worldwide and have accumulated 40 platinum and gold records. Two of The Cure’s co-founding members Laurence (“Lol”) Tolhurst and Michael Dempsey will be taping extremely rare appearances on the Los Angeles-based television show “Focus in the Mix with Denise Ames” together Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 at AMGA Studios and the media is invited to this historic event.

During their teenage years in England Tolhurst, Dempsey and Robert Smith played under a few different names before deciding on “The Cure” (named after a song Tolhurst wrote). The trio recorded the masterpiece album “Boys Don’t Cry” (spawning “Killing an Arab”, “Jumping Someone Else’s Train”, “Fire In Cairo”), wildly popular in the alternative music community. After Dempsey left to play with other big acts like Roxy Music, Tolhurst and Smith forged on to co-write many more of the band’s hits (“Let’s Go To Bed, “The Walk”, “The Caterpillar”), the genius album “Pornography” etc, putting them at Superstar Status still in heavy rotation on both alternative and main stream radio airwaves to this day.

Tolhurst has relocated to Los Angeles; Dempsey is visiting So Cal (from London) to collaborate with his former band mate. Both will be setting the record straight on back stories not often told including the disarming of the original members, during their exclusive and extremely rare on-camera, three-part interview that they chose to allow the “Focus in the Mix with Denise Ames” TV show host conduct. Very rare early photos of the band, obscure recordings as well as new material with other music groups will all be included along with their plans for the near future (Smith and Tolhurst are communicating again, much to the delight of the millions of Cure fans out there).

All Celebrity call times for Tuesday, May 6th:
Yvette Lopez/Playboy model: 12pm – 1pm; Daisy/Vh1’s Rock of Love II: 1pm – 2pm;
Laurence Tolhurst and Michael Dempsey/original members of The Cure: 2pm-4:30pm.

AMGA Studios is located at: 1520 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, Ca 91201
Call (310) 490 6788 to R.S.V.P. (preferred)
Photo opps and light refreshments will be available.
(Thanks Monghi)

NIN releases 2nd album in 2 months!

Un-freaking-believable! The rumors were true. Nine Inch Nails has just released another album - The Slip. And they're giving this one away for free.
So in 2 months they have released a 36 track instrumental album and now a 10 track album. Fantastic!