The Cure at Le Bataclan (Paris Nov. 6th, 1996)

The Cure at Le Bataclan in Paris (Nov. 6th, 1996 complete show)

From Sven (Curevideo): "Complex plan..aehhh plan complex"

16 years ago I attended my first The Cure club gig at the "le bataclan" in Paris. I still remember the call of my friend, telling me that there will be a "special" show in the city, which had hosted  a great concert in the Palais d`Omnissports just 2-3 weeks ago. Without any hesitation we decided to get there again by car, which is quite a distance from Northern Germany. Arriving there was pretty surreal: By luck it took us only 5min!! to get tickets for the show - thanks to the help of some special friends:) After that we then went to the backstage entrance listening to the soundcheck. A truly moving moment with lots of chicken skin as the band rehearsed "Funeral Party" and "Hanging Garden".  Songs I haven´t heard before live.

Needless to say that the gig itself was a very special one. However next to the unusual venue, fan(t)a(s)tic Cure fans ("Roberrrrt, Roberrrt. Roberrrt") and many rare songs played there the gig had also its downs :It was incredible hot in there with water running down the walls. Indeed the humidity destroyed the video camera of my friend attending the show with me. Thank goodness he was somehow able to capture that special show, which you now can watch on youtube.
The conditions in the venue apparently also had an impact on the band - especially Robert, getting tired, or nearly exhausted to the end of the show. A friend of mine told me that there was not enough water served to the band.
However, despite that it was a unique experience and definitely worth the trip. Hope you enjoy the videos?" (Thanks Sven)

PLAYLIST: The Cure

The staff at Spectrum Culture pick the best Cure songs, but they can only pick 1 song per album. (Thanks Eric)

Crystal Castles' new album inspired by Robert

Ethan Kath from Crystal Castles tells KOvideo how Robert partially inspired them on their new album. (Thanks David)

Cure on French radio tonight

One hour of The Cure at Roskilde 2012 and a 100% Cure playlist tonight on the LLP radio show on Le Mouv' at 22:00. Listen online here. (Thanks @guillaumegrivaz)

Reflections London...one year later

Charlie at Impressions of Sounds posted a couple of new videos from the 'Reflections' London show - 'At Night', 'In Your House', and one of my favorites from those shows, 'Other Voices'.
(Thanks Perfect.Murder)

Interview with Gary Biddles

Missed this last year, but our old friend DJ Scribbles did an interview with Gary Biddles (Cure roadie/Fools Dance/Presence). (Thanks Joy)