'Killing an Arab' articles in France

Couple of recent French articles that mention the 'Killing an Arab' "controversy". Allo Music (English) takes a look at racism in English rock, And Novo Press (English) laments the changing of the title to 'Killing Another' on the Bestival CD. (Thanks David)
And as most of you are aware, Robert changed it back to Arab at the recent Reflections shows.

Problems with Cure Trainers?

Charles got this email just before Christmas:
"We are writing to you with regard to the order you have placed with us for The Cure Trainers. We have recently received the Cure Trainers into our warehouse and very sadly they have failed our quality checking process. We are in urgent talks with our suppliers to investigate how to resolve the manufacturing quality. We are aware how long you have been waiting for these items and have therefore taken the decision to refund you for these items today. The money will be in your account immediately but may take up to 5 working days to appear on your statement. Please accept our sincere apologies at having to disappoint you. Rest assured we will get back in contact with you if we achieve a positive outcome and can advise that the trainers are available. Kindest regards, The Sandbag Team"
Did anyone get any? If so, which style?

Merry Christmas

Joyeux Noël and the happiest of holidays to you all!


The Cure - Merry Christmas Everybody
(Wembley Arena - Dec. 9th, 1987)


Siouxsie & the Banshees - Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
(Dec. 15th, 1982)


Originally posted at Thecure.com (Dec. 2001)

Rumor: Cure at Bilbao BBK Live 2012

Another European festival rumor, this time for Spain. Conciertos Ultrasonicos (English translation) says The Cure will be headlining the Bilbao BBK Live 2012 festival with Radiohead in July.
(Thanks ikbenwel)

Again, just like with the Rockwave rumor, until/unless it's listed at Thecure.com, it isn't happening. Just something interesting to keep an eye on in the coming months. Let's hope these rumors, and the ones still to come, turn out to be true.

Bestival set is #1 on Top Live Shows 2011 list

The Cure's set at Bestival takes the #1 spot on Drowned In Sound's My Top 10 live shows of 2011 by Dom Gourlay.

The Cure: A Curious Day Out in Bournemouth

April 1980 article/interview from Vague fanzine #5
(Thanks @is_maith_liom)

New EP from Compact Space

Compact Space - "Who Says It's Real" EP
Digital Release 05/01/12
1. WSIR? Radio Mix (by Flood)
2. What I Want (new track)
3. WSIR? Black Swan Mix (by Flood)

Compact Space : "Who Says It's Real" - Radio/Black Swan mixes by Flood - new entry at number two on the German Alternative Club chart. (Thanks Daryl)

New version of Friday for Secret 7"?

"Larry The Duck (DJ on Sirius/XM) just reported that as part of the Wish re-issue, Friday I'm in Love is being re-recorded for a 7" release for Record Store Day next April." (Thanks Brian)

Goes without saying that this is in no way official or confirmed until it's on the official site, and could be a misunderstanding on Larry's part. We do know that Friday will be getting released as part of the Secret 7" Record Store Day 2012 event, and that 'Wish' Deluxe is scheduled for release in 2012, but there has been no official word on a re-recording of Friday.

'Wish' Deluxe CD in 2012 & new album?

Along with the news of the Secret 7" art competition, there was this included in the bio at the Talenthouse website:
"The Cure have been re-issuing re-mastered versions of their early albums since 2003, with 1992's 'Wish' (the album that carries the single 'Friday I'm In Love') scheduled for the 'deluxe re-release' treatment in 2012....The band are currently working on a new studio album"

Hope this is accurate, and part of what Robert was alluding to as "STUFF BUBBLING AWAY IN THE BASEMENT".

Update (12-15): Have been told that this news was provided to Talenthouse by an official band source. (Thanks Joerg)

Rumor: Cure at Rockwave Festival 2012

In no way confirmed or official, just an interesting rumor - Greek music site Postwave (rough English translation) is reporting that The Cure are all but confirmed (key part there) to play the Rockwave Festival in Greece on June 30th, 2012.
We can probably expect a flood of these sorts of rumors over the next few months, most of which will be turn out to be false. (Thanks Spyros)

Cure Reflections London: Photo Documentary

"I am a French free-lance graphic designer & photographer, huge fan (do i need to say ?) of the Cure since 25 years, i think you might be interested by this: I just finished a kind of "PHOTO DOCUMENTARY" about the Royal Albert Hall 2011 Concert for my "souvenirs"...everything is explained on this page, if you want to have a look." (Thanks Michael)

Cure not inducted into R & R Hall of Fame

The Cure were not chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. See the full list of inductees here. This does not mean they will never get in, they just didn't make it on their first attempt. (Thanks Curepol)

Update: Very nice articles about this at the CNN Geek Out blog and PopMatters. (Thanks Frank and Slicingeyeballs)

Cure to release live Bestival CD

Double CD release on Dec. 5th (UK & Europe) / 6th (North America) to benefit the Isle of Wight Youth Trust. Check the official site for the details.

Reports at The Guardian, NME, Pitchfork, Uncut, Bestiblog, Slicing Up Eyeballs, Consequence of Sound, Isle of Wight County Press, Fact Mag, Pix Bear.
(Thanks fatpie1664, Heron, Perfect.Murder, David)

Reviews: Pop Matters / Blinded by Sound / New Zealand Herald / Cambridge News / The Gap / Pitchfork / Liberation Next / Peek a Boo / Entertainment Weekly / Drowned in Sound / Consequence of Sound / Buzzine / Atlanta Music Guide / BBC / Virtual Festivals / The Skinny

Update (Dec. 1st): Rob da Bank talks about the show and the release of the album. (Thanks Aaron)

Update (Dec. 6th): Listen to the album on Rdio or Spotify. (Thanks Jason and Heron)

Update (Dec. 13th): Sunday Best has posted 3 official videos from the show - Close to Me, A Forest, and Just Like Heaven.

Update (Dec. 13th): The album didn't make the UK Top 100 Albums chart, but came in at #12 on the Top 40 Indie Albums chart. (Thanks Aaron)

More from Robert

In response to fans worried about him not signing things in the future, Robert replied in the comments at the official site:
SIGNING...
IT'S UNLIKELY I WILL STOP SIGNING STUFF... BUT ITS USUALLY CHAOTIC PRE/POST SHOW - THROUGH FENCES/BUS WINDOWS/STAGGERING INTO HOTELS ETC ETC!!! - SO HARD IN THOSE MOMENTS TO DETERMINE WHO IS 'REAL' AND WHO ISN'T... I SUPPOSE MY POINT IS MORE THAT IF DEMAND FOR OVERPRICED SIGNED TAT DISAPPEARS, THE EBAYHOUNDS WILL FOLLOW SUIT... ? (SIGNING "TO XXX... " IS ALWAYS GOOD IDEA, BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT IMPRACTICAL... THERE IS USUALLY MORE THAN ONE PERSON TALKING AT ONCE (?!!) AND THE TIME IT WOULD TAKE WOULD LIKELY MEAN I WOULDN'T GET A SOUNDCHECK/GET WHERE I'M GOING/MAKE IT TO BED!)

Christina Applegate talks about The Cure

Christina Applegate was on Jimmy Kimmel last night (watch at 21:02, also on Youtube), and talked about loving The Cure at 13, Goths, attending Reflections LA, and needing a nap during the Faith set. : ) (Thanks Alan)

The Cure at Bestival on Sky 3D

From the Bestival email: The Cure at Bestival on Sky 3D - Dec. 9th at 21:00 / Jan. 11th at 23:00 / Jan. 14th at 24:00 / Jan. 19th at 21:00.
Bestival Highlights: Sky Arts - Dec 29 at 12:30
Bestival Highlights: Sky 3D - Dec 21 at 19:30 & Jan. 28 at 15:30
Bestival Backstage: Sky 3D - Dec 24 at 24:00 & Jan 20 at 21:00

Universal also sent out an email today, promoting that box set of the first 5 albums and links to some photos from the Reflections London show.

Robert Smith UltraCure VI

New from Schecter, the Robert Smith UltraCure VI 2012. Out next year. More photos here. (Thanks Brad)

Update: Robert has updated the official site, and also posted some more thoughts in the comments:

SCHECTER ULTRACURE RSV1 BASS AND GALLUP BASS!!!

PS IN OTHER 'GUITAR' NEWS... THERE IS A SCHECTER ULTRACURE RSV1 BASS OUT IN SPRING - AFTER A FEW DIFFERENT VERSIONS I SETTLED FOR A MAPLE NECK MODEL, WITH 3 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS AND 3-WAY SELECTOR SWITCH - IT SOUNDS AND PLAYS AS CLOSE TO MY DISINTEGRATION ERA FAVE FENDER V1 AS IS POSSIBLE... BUT WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF 24 FRETS, EXTRA TONE CHOICES AND NO TUNING ISSUES! IT IS SO LOVELY... AS IS SIMONS SCHECTER ULTRACURE BASS... MORE ON THESE INSTRUMENTS SOON...

PICKUPS
(PS AND FOR ANY THAT WONDER (?!!)... THE RSV1 BASS PICKUPS ARE SEYMOUR DUNCAN VINTAGE JAGUAR SINGLE COILS, AS TO MY EAR THEY SOUND CLOSEST TO MY FENDER V1'S)

Cure on Blank & Jones 'Chilltronica No 3'

The Cure are featured on Blank & Jones' 'Chilltronica No 3' album, with 'All Cats Are Grey' (only on the German version?), and a cover of 'Homesick' by B & J, which was approved by Robert Smith personally. Watch the trailer here. (Thanks BOA)

You can get the 'Homesick' cover at Amazon US and UK, too.

Ad for Simon's Ultra Bass

"It's not a Schecter ad (it's fucking terrible!), but at least you can see the bass...from Guitar World's Holiday Buyers Guide... It's a preview, the Simon bass is 'soon-to-be-released'."
Click here for larger version of the ad.

As previously reported, it should be released in January.
(Thanks Brad)

Thank You!

Just wanted to say thank you to Robert, Simon, Jason, Roger and Lol, for giving us these extraordinary shows. As I said after Friday night, The Cure's professionalism, their dedication to perfection, and their hard work in getting this show to such a high level, was so evident! I have no idea how you managed to play 6 of these shows in 7 days, and not be completely exhausted, but if you were, it certainly didn't show. We can't thank you enough for bringing the shows to more fans, and not just limiting them to Australia. That made so many people happy. So once again, thank you! Now get some rest, have a very happy holiday season, and let's do it all again next year! : )

Cure Reflections NYC - Night 3

Setlist
Reviews: NBC New York
Photos: Bill (with review) English translation / Adrian / Gaelle Beri / Marvin (meeting the band) Vicky / She Said Boom!! / Angie Mason / Curepol (& brief videos) / bombaykino / dmz75

Videos: Cure arriving & meeting fans / Killing An Arab / Boys Don't Cry ("We'll see you again next year") / Subway Song / In Your House / Hanging Garden 1 - 2 - 3 / Fire In Cairo / 10:15 Saturday Night - Accuracy / Close To Me / Robert with fans outside the Beacon / Faith / It's Not You / Three Imaginary Boys 1 - 2 / Let's Go to Bed 1 - 2 / Jumping Someone Else's Train / Primary / Meathook / Three / Drowning Man / Splintered in Her Head / Charlotte Sometimes 1 - 2 / Holy Hour / World War / A Reflection - Play For Today 1 - 2 / Leaning on a Lamp Post - Descent / Plastic Passion / Robert intros Faith set & Holy Hour / All Cats Are Grey 1 - 2 / Secrets / Foxy Lady 1 - 2 / Boys Don't Cry / The Caterpillar / Inbetween Days / Funeral Party / Play For Today 1 - 2 / A Forest 1 - 2 / Grinding Halt / 10:15 Saturday Night 1 - 2 / Lovecats

Here we go...the final Reflections show. The final chance to see this incredibly special event. If you are anywhere near by, and can get a ticket, go! I swear it's the best money you'll spend this holiday season.
So is everyone ready? Ready to show the band how much NYC loves and supports them? Be respectful to those around you, but don't hold back tonight. Dance, sing, scream, clap, cry, or just concentrate on the fantastic music they are playing, whatever you feel! You'll never get to live this night again, so make the most of it! And above all, have a great time!

Cure Reflections NYC - Night 2

Setlist
Audio: FLAC (Dime)
Photos: Discordance / Cindy / Vicky / Meta Negemi / sdowen / Metro Boston
Note: If you would like to request any of Mauro's photos from Discordance, please email him at photo(at)mauromelis(dot)fr. No commercial use.

Videos: Cindy's Playlist / Faith / Seventeen Seconds / Killing An Arab / Caterpillar / Doubt / Primary / Seventeen Seconds / Final Sound - A Forest / Three / A Reflection - Play For Today / Three Imaginary Boys / Fire In Cairo / Grinding Halt / Robert talks with fans / Do the Hansa 1 - 2 - 3 / Descent / A Forest / Perfect.Murder's videos / Lukretiah's videos / gcf1971's videos

11:36 PM - The Caterpillar! And Inbetween Days, again!
11:14 PM - JarlNelson - Crowd definitely more into it than last night. I wonder what tomorrow holds? We shall see during night 3.

11:04 PM - spiggy - that was a very dance-y another journey from Robert
10:40 PM - do the hansa!!!
10:36 PM - deadhoarse - some extra lyrics on faith. "I'll wait for you where I always wait"??? 2late? Hard to make out what is said
10:15 PM - _vera_a_ - all cats was perfect - hope someone got it.
10:04 PM - _vera_a_ - primary - some serious singing-along! Crowd is more enthusiastic than yesterday.

9:55 PM - deadhoarse - about to come back for faith. Going by too fast!
9:51 PM - Fragmnts - 17 seconds just ended seconds ago. much closer to the stage tonight. I can't report seeing tim burton, trent reznor, or john mcclain, but my girlfriend tells me one of the guys from twilight is in front of us. he seems pretty disinterested, but good thing he's doing his homework. not one of the main guys. faith coming up....
8:58 PM - deadhoarse - hallway cram again. It started around same time as last night, 8:25? Tib seemed to fly by so quick, playing Tib (song) now

8:49 PM - deadhoarse - RS: "this song is called Plainsong" then they played 10:15. Don't tease us like that Robert!

Have a great time tonight! Don't know when I'll be back to update, but please let us know if there are any more surprises, and just let us all know what you thought of this incredible show. And be a great audience for them. They truly deserve it!

Cure Reflections NYC - Night 1

Setlist
Reviews: New York Times (article scan)
Audio: 16 bit on Dime / 24 bit on Dime / T.U.B.E.
Photos: Cindy / Paul / Vicky / She Said Boom!! / Brooklyn Vegan / Matthew Eisman / Greg Leo / Fucking Nostalgic / Aleksandar / Moresweetsoul / Cerdsp / Time Out & Wall St. Journal (preview articles)

Videos: Cindy's Playlist / Drowning Man / Three Imaginary Boys / Primary / A Reflection / Splintered in Her Head / Charlotte Sometimes / Doubt 1 - 2 / I'm Cold / Charlotte Sometimes - Drowning Man / Lovecats - Inbetween Days / The Hanging Garden / The Walk / Seventeen Seconds / Drowning Man 1 - 2 / Faith / Robert intros the 1st encore / A Forest 1 - 2 - 3 / Robert intro - 10:15 Saturday Night 1 - 2 / Boys Don't Cry - Killing An Arab - Jumping Someone Else's Train / Let's Go To Bed - The Walk - Lovecats - Inbetween Days / Accuracy / So What / Fire In Cairo / Secrets / M 1 - 2 / A Reflection - Play For Today / The Holy Hour 1 - 2 - 3 / In Your House / Weedy Burton / Let's Go To Bed 1 - 2 / Primary 1 - 2 - 3 / Foxy Lady / Subway Song / Object 1 - 2 / 10:15 Saturday Night 1 - 2 / Plastic Passion / Another Day / Meathook / Grinding Halt 1 - 2 - 3 / Inbetween Days 1 - 2 - 3 / Boys Don't Cry - Killing An Arab / Robert signs autographs 1 - 2 / Curepol's video


Thanks Paivi

For the first time in 7 long years, I can finally say I'm going to see The Cure again! A Cure with Roger O'Donnell and Lol Tolhurst! A true Black Friday in NYC. : ) But are you ready, NYC? You going to be the best Reflections crowd yet? Going to put LA to shame? Going to actually sing along to the keyboard parts in 'Play For Today'? Of course you are! This is NYC! Have a great time tonight, and please enjoy these shows for the very special events they are.

For tonight, I will try to keep you updated as best as I can on Twitter. I hope you can see them posted above. If not, just check here.

Cure Reflections LA - Night 3

Setlist
Live show notes & photos here
Reviews: Consequence of Sound
Photos: Andythecurefan
Audio: Ema / Dime 1 / Dime 2

Videos: Faith set / Three / World War - I'm Cold - Plastic Passion / The Walk - The Lovecats / So What - Fire in Cairo / Doubt / I'm Cold / Secrets / Seventeen Seconds 1 - 2 / World War / Weedy Burton 1 - 2 / Other Voices / At Night / A Reflection - Play For Today / The Holy Hour / Drowning Man / Lovecats / The Walk 1 - 2 / Let's Go to Bed 1 - 2 - 3 / Hanging Garden 1 - 2 - 3 / Splintered in Her Head 1 - 2 / Descent / Jumping Someone Else's Train / Killing An Arab 1 - 2 / Boys Don't Cry / All Cats Are Grey 1 - 2 - 3 / Primary 1 - 2 / A Forest 1 - 2 / Final Sound / Object / Faith 1 - 2 - 3

Cure Reflections LA - Night 2

Setlist
Photos: Darrell / Hazyskyline / Olivier / Last Stars
Reviews: Orange County Register / LA Weekly
Audio: Dime / T.U.B.E.
Video: The Walk / Let's Go to Bed / Hanging Garden / Charlotte Sometimes / Splintered in Her Head / Boys Don't Cry - Killing An Arab - Jumping Someone Else's Train - Another Journey By Train / 10:15 Saturday Night / Foxy Lady / Subway Song / Other Voices / Let's Go to Bed - The Walk - Lovecats / Lovecats 1 - 2

Very sorry about the lack of updates, but I flew to NYC early this morning, and haven't had time. Also, I'm very sick. : ( Don't know when I will catch up, but if you guys can help me, by posting links to videos, photos, reviews, etc., in the comments for the appropriate show, that would be a huge help! Thank you so much!

Cure Reflections LA - Night 1

Setlist
Reviews: CoolHunting Project / Noozhawk
Audio: Dime Source 1 / Dime Source 2 / T.U.B.E.
Photos: CoolHunting Project / Debi / April / Darrell / Wontoncruelty / Sad Giraffe / Soundspike / Paul R. Giunta / Olivier
Video: 10:15 Saturday Night 1 - 2 - 3 / Another Day / Fire in Cairo 1 - 2/ Subway Song / Foxy Lady / Three Imaginary Boys & Weedy Burton / Weedy Burton / A Reflection - Play For Today / A Reflection / Play For Today / Secrets / Three 1 - 2 / In Your House / Final Sound - A Forest / A Forest 1 - 2 / At Night / Holy Hour / Primary / All Cats Are Grey / Funeral Party / Faith / Killing An Arab / Jumping Someone Else's Train & Another Journey by Train / The Lovecats

11:09 PM - HaloCure13 - And Lovecats closes out an amazing first night!!!! http://t.co/upXRIyhU

11:04 PM - nodoubt: Best encore ever! - tony pic.twitter.com/VGL7be1T

10:35 PM - nodoubt: Jumping some one else's train pic.twitter.com/K8nZt9HF

9:43 PM - trent_reznor: The Cure continue to impress. Love those guys.

9:16 PM - nodoubt: This is so fun to watch the cure doing a special set. Adrian pic.twitter.com/o1QiKREN

9:07 PM - nodoubt: The Forest! No better way to spend a Monday night in LA - tony pic.twitter.com/P927k4hY

8:43 PM - Olivier: Sound of rain, thunder rumbling - on tape.

8:25 PM - Olivier: In Sydney it was a well-rehearsed filmed performance. Here this is a full-fledged Cure show! The energy is amazing, great crowd.

8:24 PM - Jeff reports that Trent Reznor is also at the show tonight.

8:24 PM - dannylohner: THE CURE rt now! ReflectionsTour t.co/ml3PV6aP

8:03 PM - Olivier: The entire theatre is standing up and screaming. "This is 1979."

8:01 PM - Olivier reports that the show has started right on time.

7:54 PM - HaloCure13: New tour poster and giant robert banner http://t.co/PGx6XoQK http://t.co/eVsx3A6a

7:53 PM - HaloCure13: very fun meetup tonight!! Total Cure fan madness http://yfrog.com/kgwk9uzj http://t.co/N1JI9F7r

7:09 PM - Olivier: Small cameras are allowed - no flash photography - no recording nor filming of any kind.

7:06 PM - Olivier: Interior doors just opened. Birds chirping in the speakers. Photo of the merchandise.

5:28 PM - Boardners - We are having the OFFICIAL Cure AfterParty TONITE here at Boardners!

3:13 PM - DitaVonTeese - So excited to see The Cure play tonight in Hollywood!!! I can't wait!! One of my favorite photo-ops EVER. Starstruck! http://t.co/KxsFyxfM
(Note: I'm pretty sure that isn't a current photo, just one from the Curiosa era in 04.)


(Thanks Olivier)

Hope everyone has a great time at the show! Not sure how much I'll be around tonight, I have a big NY Trip to prepare for, but will update as much as I can. I think you already know the setlist, right? : ) And be sure to check Olivier's Reflections page for updates, too.

Big Wheel interview with Lol

There's a very nice interview with Lol at Big Wheel Magazine. (Thanks Carnage Visors)

'Plainsong' live from Bestival

It aired on BBC 6 Music during the Gideon Coe show on Nov. 17th. Starts at 2:01:41. (Thanks Aaron)

Cure Reflections London

Setlist, live show updates & photos are here.
Merchandise photos
Reviews: The Gap / Extreme Listening Mode / Gian @ Cureuphoria / Louder Than War / The Final Word / The Independent / The Guardian / The Telegraph / Gaffa
Audio: FLAC - Dime / T.U.B.E. MP3 - Part 1 / 2 / 3
(Thanks Andreas)

Photos: Michael Levy / Jo Nightingale / Jerome / Federilli / On Nights Like This (3IB set / 17 Seconds set 1 - 2 / Faith 1 - 2 / Encores) / Paul / Julian / Catstress / Bruciebonus / Mitchypop / Maxvon_d / Strange Artifact / Planet Me / Aaron Law / Lee Taylor / Marion / Marsworld 1 - 2 / Like-Cockatoo / Stuart-Lee / Exhibit-M / FenderJaguar / John Logan 1 - 2 / Yang / URLgoeshere / Vicky (meetup & show) / Japanese Popstars with Robert

Video: 10:15 Saturday Night / Accuracy 1 - 2 / Grinding Halt 1 - 2 / Another Day 1 - 2 / So What 1 - 2 / Subway Song 1 - 2 - 3 / Subway Song & Foxy Lady / Foxy Lady 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 / Meathook / Meathook - So What - Fire In Cairo - It's Not You - Three Imaginary Boys / Object 1 - 2 - 3 / Fire In Cairo 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 / It's Not You / Three Imaginary Boys 1 - 2 - 3 / Weedy Burton

A Reflection / A Reflection & Play For Today 1 - 2 - 3 / Play For Today / Secrets 1 - 2 / In Your House / Three 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 / Three & Final Sound / Three - Final Sound - A Forest / Three - Final Sound - A Forest - M / Final Sound & A Forest / A Forest 1 - 2 - 3 / M 1 & 2 / At Night 1 - 2 / Seventeen Seconds 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Holy Hour 1 - 2 - 3 / Primary 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 / Other Voices 1 - 2 - 3 / All Cats Are Grey 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 / Funeral Party 1 - 2 - 3 / Doubt / Drowning Man 1 - 2 - 3 / Drowning Man & Faith / Faith 1 - 2 - 3 / Full Faith set

Robert can't do "patter" / World War / I'm Cold 1 - 2 / Boys Don't Cry 1 - 2 / Boys Don't Cry & Killing An Arab / Killing An Arab 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 / Jumping Someone Else's Train / Another Journey By Train

Descent (Simon loses his pick in the fog) / Splintered in Her Head 1 - 2 - 3 / Charlotte Sometimes 1 - 2 - 3 / Hanging Garden

Let's Go To Bed 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 / The Walk 1 - 2 / Lovecats 1 - 2 / Encores (Partial) / Highlights / Merchandise / a bit of the soundcheck (just audio from the corridor) / Roger meeting fans before the show

(Thanks to Marsworld, ghostfinder, stenweb, Perfect.Murder and MrJohnLogan for help with the live updates)

NY Trip help and advice

Have a question about your trip to NYC? Or need some help with something? Ask here, and maybe someone can help.

Cure shoes & Reflections merchandise online

Update: Even more stuff has been added today. And the Screen Print added today.



Plus other Reflections merchandise available here.
(Thanks Perfect.Murder and Heron)

Tim Burton at Cure Reflections London

7:20 PM (UK): ghostfinder - "I'm sitting next to Tim Burton. OMFG. Blinded him with the flash! Tim Fucking Burton. Shook his hand. He's very nice!"
7:10 PM (UK): Perfect.Murder - "Tim Burton is sitting 3 rows away from me"

Other celebrities spotted at the show included Bobby Gillespie from Prinal Scream, James McCartney, The Japanese Popstars, Alison Shaw from Cranes, Steve Hewitt (former Placebo drummer) and Jay Aston from Gene Loves Jezebel. (Thanks Thomas, Andreas, Swinging Andonais and Zap)

Bestival on Arte

"ARTE (and ARTE HD) will show parts of this years Bestival on Saturday, 12th November 2011 at 10.55 pm CET and again in the night from Thursday, 24th November to Friday at 2.20 am. It will be 80 min long and include parts of some concerts and interviews with the artists." (Thanks Schneeflocke and Tobias)
See a preview here. (Thanks Bill)

Update: They aired 'Inbetween Days', 'Jumping Someone Else's Train' and 'Killing An Arab'. You can watch it here (only if you're in France or Germany).
(Thanks Exploding Cure, Fab G and Olivier)

Cure Bestival poster

Update (11/12): What is said to be the final poster for sale, has now been listed on ebay.

Update: The artist has a 2nd printing available, limited to 50 prints. (Thanks John)

From Matt (the artist) on Facebook: "Hang tight Cure Fans ive stopped the orders so I can catch up on the other orders. I will re list them ill give you a day and a time but they are on a first come first served basis. Ta! mattx".
Also, looks like Robert wants one, too - "Robert Smith wants one of my posters... I am star struck in an email" (Thanks Antti)


Limited edition (100 printed) Cure Bestival poster announced. (Thanks to Lovecat @ curetrade.de)

Obi-Wan Kenobi covers 'Friday I'm in Love'

Ewan McGregor covered 'Friday I'm In Love' for a charity show in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Read the story at E! (Thanks Jeff)

Fan meetups for Reflections NYC

Pre-show Nov. 25th, 26th 27th around 5ish (or earlier even)
The Columbus Tavern (in the lounge area)
269 Columbus ave Between 72nd & 73rd
All ages welcome

Post show Sat 11/26
The Pyramid Club in the east village Ave A and 7th
Upstairs is 80's and downstairs is industrial goth
(Thanks to Roger @ The Cure For MFC)

Wish Tour necklace for sale

I know there are quite a few people looking for one, so posting on the main page where more will see it: "For Sale: Wish Fish / Bird Necklace (as new, never worn) is a complete original. If interested please mail me your bid at treaburke(at)hotmail(dot)com" (Thanks Trea)

Roger interview with Spinner

Interview with Roger at Spinner. (Thanks Heron, Kate and Debi)

TM "over the ticket limit" notices going out

"Not a problem for me but it’s a bit spooky how they managed to find out that two different credit cards tied to two separate billing addresses belong to the same guy."

From: Notification [mailto:Notification@Ticketmaster.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 11:21
Subject: ALERT: THE CURE TICKET LIMIT

Attention ticket holder!

The total number of tickets you have ordered for the below event exceeds the limit of 2 tickets, as posted on ticketmaster.com

To see which of your order(s) were cancelled, visit Ticketmaster.com and sign into your account to view your order history at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/member/order_history
(Thanks Olivier)

Update: "I just checked my account and I was able to print the tickets that I purchased, finally!" (Thanks Heron)

'Seventeen Seconds' vinyl reissue

Listed at The Ideal Copy with a Nov. 8th release date.

7 "mini LP" Cure CDs reissued in Japan

From CDJapan: "Japan-only thirtieth anniversary cardboard sleeve reissues from The Cure featuring the high-quality SHM-CD audio CD format (playable on standard CD players) and cardboard sleeve replica of the original UK E-style jacket artwork with inner bag. Part of a seven-album The Cure cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring the albums "Three Imaginary Boys," "Seventeen Seconds," "Faith," "Pornography," "The Top," "The Head on The Door," and "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me." Release date is Dec. 29th, 2011.
I'm guessing these are just reissues/restock of the ones released in 2008.

The artist behind the Reflections tour admat

"Here's a blog post from the artist who created the "admat" for the Cure's current Reflections shows." (Thanks Heron)

A look inside the Beacon Theatre

In the balcony for the Reflections shows? Here's a great panoramic view, giving you an idea of your view of the show. (Thanks Untitled)

Win tickets to Reflections London

From the Universal email: "We are running an amazing competition to win a pair of tickets to the sold out Reflections show at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday November 15th, but be quick as it ends midday on Thursday 10th November. Click here to enter!" (Thanks Deadboycraved)

'The Cure Classic Album Selection (1979-1984)'

Amazon UK has a 5 CD box set listed for release on Dec. 5th, 2011, called 'The Cure Classic Album Selection (1979-1984)' that will include 'Three Imaginary Boys', 'Seventeen Seconds', 'Faith', 'Pornography' and 'The Top'.
(Thanks Aaron, Danny, and Fabien G)

Update: From the Universal email - "We are proud to announce the release of The Cure Classic Album Selection on 5th December. This 5CD box set includes mini-LPs housed in an attractive slipcase and provides the perfect album anthology of The Cure's career spanning the classic period 1979-1984."
(Thanks Deadboycraved)

Roger live in Toronto

More photos here, and a couple of videos here & here. And this was listed in the program for the show: "At the request of Roger O'Donnell, tonight's concert is being recorded thanks to the generosity and expertise of Keith at SOUNDCHASER (soundchaser.ca) in the hope that iTunes sales can be directed to benefit programs for young musicians." (Thanks Shawn)

Nov. 3rd at Little Trinity Anglican Church in Toronto, Roger will be performing Quieter Trees with the Corktown Chamber Orchestra. Here's some video from rehearsals.

Compilation of Springwatch Cure mentions

Watch it here.

"For the benefit of non-UK CoF'ers, Springwatch is an annual BBC show (with a sister program Autumnwatch) which is on daily for about two weeks each year, and charts the fortunes of British wildlife during the changing of the seasons. It got my attention in 2009 when I found out that one of the presenters, Chris Packham, was shoehorning Smiths references into his live links (as seen on this YouTube video). I loved this, and then found out that this year he did the Manics. I had a quick google to see if he'd 'done' anyone in the interim year (fingers were crossed for The Cure as my wife is a MASSIVE fan). Sure enough, he had done them, and had even posted a handy blog about it on the BBC site - only snag being it had been on well over a year ago.

Fast forward to October this year - we were getting married on the 11th and I thought it would be a great idea to track down the series, find the clips and make the video. Perfect wedding present for my Cure-daft wife-to-be, I thought. Thanks to a handy torrent site I was ready to go. Didn't manage to get it done in time for the wedding but this is kinda the midpoint between the wedding and the Reflections show so there you go. Took well over 25 hours to do, including having to watch episode 10 four times right through in the (unsuccessful) attempt to find In Between Days. But - got all the rest though (eventually), so here you go.

PS - went down a treat with my wife Lorna - hope he doesn't do Depeche Mode next or I'm fucked."
(Thanks and congratulations, Alan & Lorna!)

Rubik's Cubes as Cure album covers

"Space Invader is a famous french artist inspired by lot of 80's stuff : video games, movies... I saw a brief TV broadcast in which were shown some record covers made of hundreds of Rubick's cubes. Among them Pornography and Boys Don't Cry." (Thanks David)

A look back at La Route du Rock 2005

M-La-Music (English translation) talks to a fan about The Cure's show at La Route du Rock 2005. (Thanks David)

Cure on Beacon Theatre marquee

"While watching Conan in NY last night, they had a road trip segment on Andy driving from WB studios in LA, to the Beacon Theater in NY. When Andy finally got to the Beacon, The Marquee had THE CURE on it in big blue letters! The show has a lot of good shots of what the theater looks like inside. Conan will be at the beacon for the rest of the week if you want to see the theater, it is really beautiful in there. You can see it here at 7:09. Watch the ticker on the marquee!" (Thanks Carnage Visors)

Robert interview in Uncut

There's a new interview with Robert in the December issue of Uncut magazine. (Thanks Chris)

Update: Added easier to read scans. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

Reflections LA tickets for sale/trade

A million thanks to everyone who sold tickets to other fans at face value and helped get more fans in to the show!

Cure Reflections LA ticket info

Sold Out! But keep trying! Random tickets do still pop up occasionally. Try for single tickets instead of pairs. Try calling 800-745-3000.

Tickets are listed! Night 1 - Night 2 - Night 3
Very important note: There is a strict two (2) ticket limit across all three shows per household. You are allowed to purchase two (2) tickets only for one show. Any orders exceeding the ticket limit will be cancelled with out notification.

Official word from The Cure on Facebook:
On sale: Oct 31st at 10am Pacific
Prices: $101.50 / $81.50 / $61.50
TWO TICKETS PER PERSON MAXIMUM
(Thanks Robert, Lovecat and AndytheCurefan)

Reflections NYC tickets for sale/trade

Have spare tickets you want to sell at face value, or want to try and work out a trade? Post in the comments or email me and I'll post for you.

Cure Reflections NYC ticket info

Sold Out! But keep trying! Random tickets do still pop up occasionally.

Official word from The Cure on Facebook:
On sale: Oct 31st at 10am Eastern
Prices: $100.50 / $90.50 / $80.50 / $70.50 / $60.50
TWO TICKETS PER PERSON MAXIMUM
Now listed at Ticketmaster with this note - "Due to a strict over the ticket limit policy, tickets will not be printed / shipped until Monday November 7th, 2011."
(Thanks Robert, Lovecat, Dr. Fishbones and AndytheCurefan)

Curiosity plays Liege, Belgium on Nov. 18th

"Last week I've seen the Belgium Cure cover band, they are absolutely great, and have another show scheduled on 18/11 in Liege, Belgium (concert hall "Le Tipi"). Infos here. This is really worth it, and their sound is really close to our fav band. Here is a vid from last week." (Thanks Eric)

Win a signed copy of 'Take Forever' single

From Record Store: "Order the new Japanese Popstars single 'Take Forever' ft Robert Smith and you could win a signed copy by Robert Smith (The Cure)*"

Update: Robert has posted about this on the official site.

Update 2: Slicing Up Eyeballs is running a contest to win a signed copy.

Happy Birthday, Roger!

A very Happy Birthday and Best Wishes to Roger O'Donnell! Hope you have a wonderful day and an even better night. Cheers!

And here's some video of the rehearsals for the Quieter Trees performance in Toronto on Nov. 3rd at Little Trinity Anglican Church with the Corktown Chamber Orchestra.

RAH tickets arriving

Check your mail, UK fans, as the RAH tickets have started to arrive! The white bits are just to remove identifying marks on the ticket. (Thanks Goldie)

'Come To Me' free download

Just in case you still don't have this, Rolling Stone has a free download of 'Come To Me' from 65daysofstatic and Robert. (Thanks Kate)
Also offered at Slicing Up Eyeballs and Pitchfork.

RAH Brochure

Brochure from the Royal Albert Hall (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

Halloween Party for Sophie Barker's 'A Forest'

"Halloween Party to mark Sophie Barker's release of her 'A Forest' cover. Oct. 31st at The Elgin Pub from 7PM onwards."
(Thanks Warren)

Update: Sophie was on the Steve Lamacq show on Nov. 5th and talked about The Cure and her cover. Listen here at 12:30. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

More RAH tickets to be released soon

Update (10/19/11): The info has been posted. On sale Thursday, Oct. 20th at noon. By phone (020 7589 8212) or at www.royalalberthall.com. You will need the passcode which you can find at the official site. Read the rules VERY carefully. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)

And in the comments, Robert adds:
ON THE CASE
AAAAAAGH... ON THE CAPITAL CASE!
Posted by CURE:ROBERT on 10/19/2011 12:25 AM (GMT-04:00)

Original post (10/16/11): Again from the comments at the official site -
MORE TICKETS - TO BE CLEAR (WHERE DID ALL MY PUNCTUATION GO?!!)
AS WE HAVE NOW FINALISED THE RAH PRODUCTION, A FEW HUNDRED "IN THE GODS" GALLERY STANDING TICKETS WILL SOON BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR £37.50 - THESE WILL BE THE LAST TICKETS TO BE SOLD - AND WE WILL BE SELLING THEM WITH THE 'SECURITY MEASURES' MENTIONED ABOVE IN PLACE… WE WILL THEN WAIT AND SEE IF ANY OF THESE TURN UP FOR RESALE! NEWS OF HOW AND WHEN THESE GALLERY TICKETS WILL BE PUT ONSALE WILL BE POSTED HERE AT www.thecure.com SOMETIME VERY SOON…
Posted by CURE:ROBERT on 10/16/2011 9:58 PM (GMT-04:00)

Update: Here's a look at the view from the Gallery. (Thanks Peter)

'Take Forever' remix single out

The promo 'Take Forever' single from The Japanese Popstars, featuring remixes by The Deadstock 33s, Raw Man, Lee Curtiss, Attaque, and the Robert Smith RS@Home mix, are out now. Looks like it will get a commercial release on Oct 17th.

Update: Here's 4 of the 5 - RS@Home remix, Raw Man remix, Deadstock 33 remix, Attaque remix.
(Thanks Slicing Up Eyeballs and TheCure-Collector)

Update 2: The single is now available from Amazon US, UK, France, Germany, iTunes UK, iTunes US and many other iTunes stores around the world.