Disintegration set delayed again

Update: While we wait, Amazon UK has provided previews of all tracks. (Thanks Aaron)

But not by too much. Rhino now says June 8th for North America. (Thanks Slicing Up Eyeballs)

New Interpol!

New track from their new album - Lights. Awesome!

Robert supports saving BBC 6

As posted on the Joy of 6 website, and mentioned at BBC News (Thanks Danny):

"RADIO 6 IS AN IMPORTANT, VIBRANT AND INNOVATIVE RADIO STATION LISTENED TO AND LOVED BY HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PASSIONATE MUSIC FANS. IT IS ONE OF THE FEW WAYS - IF NOT THE ONLY WAY - FOR MUSICIANS NEW AND OLD UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO CONFORM TO ANY DULL NOTIONAL MAINSTREAM TO BE HEARD BY A NATIONAL AUDIENCE. IT CAN AND DOES PLAY SONGS FROM MANY DIFFERENT GENRES AND DECADES, CHALLENGING AND ENTERTAINING THE LISTENER IN EQUAL MEASURE.

I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED THE BBC SHOULD OFFER REAL CHOICE IN HONORING ITS SEMINAL MISSION STATEMENT - TO EDUCATE, INFORM AND ENTERTAIN - UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS MAY AT TIMES REQUIRE IT TO ACT MORE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTER THAN A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE. IF THE CORPORATION GETS RID OF RADIO 6 IT WILL BE GUILTY OF REDUCING REAL CHOICE, AND OF ACTIVELY ENCOURAGING THE LITERALLY STUPEFYING GROWTH OF A DISMAL HOMOGENEOUS X-DRIVEL CULTURE.

KEEP RADIO 6 ALIVE! - Robert Smith (The Cure)

Disintegration set photo

Not sure how long this has been up at Amazon (it's new to me), but here's a look at the set.

Disintegration set promo sampler

Someone has posted the Disintegration promo sampler. Since this is not a commercial release, and is just a small sample of the full set, I'm going to post it here and hope for the best. : ) If anyone (Cure, Universal, Rhino) has a problem with it, please just email me and it will be removed immediately. (Thanks C.o.m.p.e.i.l.e.r)

Come To Me lyrics

This might not be necessary, given the relative simplicity of the lyrics, but just in case you need them, V and I put this together.

Close your eyes, close your eyes (x4)

Please change your mind, please change your mind (x4)

All you have to do is change your mind
All you have to do is close your eyes
All you have to do is change your mind
And come to me

You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming (x11)

All you have to do is close your eyes
And come to me
Yeah all you have to do is change your mind
And come to me
(x4)

You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming
You're the one I'm dreaming of tonight
You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming (x3)
You're the one I'm dreaming of tonight
You're the one I'm dreaming, you're the one I'm dreaming
You're the one I'm dreaming of.....

Credits - Voices on 'Come To Me' by Robert Smith. Recorded by Bunny Lake. Lyrics by Robert Smith - Copyright Control.

Come To Me preview

65dos on - Twitter / MySpace / Facebook.

Update 3: The album is out today. Get it, or just 'Come To Me', at Amazon (US) / Amazon (UK) or iTunes. The album, and song, are pretty brilliant.

Update 2: Robert has posted about this on the official site.

Update: The full album is streaming on MySpace. Really enjoying 'Come To Me'.

As most of you know, 65daysofstatic have a new album, 'We Were Exploding Anyway', due out on April 26th, and Robert has contributed vocals to the track 'Come To Me'. Here's a sample of the album, and here's a review of the track: "Listening to an advance promo cd of the new album, and particularly the RS vocals on "Come to Me". It's a classic 65DOS 8 minutes fast track, with great vocals that should please Cure fans (well i like it anyway)...Robert's vocals are a bit deep in the mix and not that obvious at first listen.....i have listened to it 5 or 7 times and it is a really good track in my opinion." (Thanks JC)

Vote for The Cure

WFNX is doing their Absolut Top 101 WFNX Artists of All Time poll, and The Cure are currently tied for first. Vote here, and check the stats here. (Thanks Aaron)

Lovesong remix

The Times Online is featuring 'Lovesong' (Diplo Remix – Lulu Rouge Edit) in its list of This Weekend's Top Downloads. (Thanks JC)

Happy Birthday, Robert!

A very Happy Birthday to you, Robert. Have a great day, and an even better night. Cheers!

Update: To celebrate, Slicing Up Eyeballs has made 'In Orange' their Vintage Video today.

Update 2: Sorry this is so late, but just got it - Get 20% off The Cure’s "Join the Dots" w/promo code CURE 2day! (Thanks AndytheCurefan)

Roger update

From Roger on Facebook: "Erin Lang's You Are Found, debut full length release now available for pre order through the 99X/10 website! I have said this before and I will probably say it again, I am more proud of my playing and involvement in this record than anything I have ever done before. Erin is an amazing talent and I am honoured to be a part of making this record happen...."

Upcoming Cure fan events

April 17th - Hispacure 6th Anniversary party in Valencia.
April 21st - Fight This Sickness in Oslo.
April 21st - Cure B-sides & Rarities party in NYC.
April 23rd - Curemania Vol. VI in Moscow.
April 23rd - The Cure Drink in Berlin.
April 24th - A Strange Night in Berlin.
(Thanks B-Flower, B., Lars, Jared, and Wilco)

Dream Tour in Poland

"You can get a full sensational 50mins footage of The Cure in Lodz, Poland, during The Dream Tour 2000 visit 10years ago on www.thecure.pl. Watch a short clip here."
(Thanks to Martin @ thecure.pl)

Happy 10th anniversary to the 2nd best (imho) Cure tour ever. : )

Curespotting

Melissa Auf der Maur really enjoyed Curiosa, and Jared Leto says 'Prayers For Rain' is the best music for flying.
(Thanks to Monghi @ thecure.sk and Wirebaughs)
For more Curespottings, check the comments.

Mike Hedges interview

In keeping with the theme of celebrating 30 years of 'A Forest', here's an interview with Mike Hedges from Dec. 2004, that was published in Sound on Sound magazine. (Thanks jandmpowell)

Early performance of A Forest

Today's Vintage Video at Slicing Up Eyeballs features The Cure performing an early version of 'A Forest' from Dec 17th, 1979, at the Bataclan in Paris.

Official site update

No news or events, but the forum at the official site has been restored. You have been warned. : ) Also, comments are back for the news stories.

Levinhurst update

Update: "Mark it in your calendars! Levinhurst European tour Part 2 October 14th 2010 onwards! France/Spain/Germany/Uk/Italy"

From Levinhurst on Twitter: "Euro tour part 1 done! It was GREAT! next up prt 2 in October France/Spain/Italy/uk/Germany Meanwhile maybe Mexico and us this summer!"

Official site update

Robert has posted the press release/PUFF for the Disintegration set. The official date is May 24th in Europe. Okay, Robert, now how about that previously mentioned Dallas Prayer Tour show on DVD/Blu-ray? Please? : )

Cure covers

Lovecats by Paul Anka / Let's Go To Bed by Lotte Kestner / Lovecats by Lena Meyer (winner of the German Eurovision song contest) / Untitled by Pilal / End by Hopera. (Thanks Mark, Josh, Gianka74, Markus, Yawns, André, and Martin)