Cure picnic 2010

"This year the 7th UK annual picnic for Cure fans will be taking place on Sunday 1st August from 1pm. More info here."
(Thanks Lee-Anne)

Slow Rhino

And what's up with Rhino? Has anyone received their order from the Rhino shop yet?
Update: Looks like most orders started arriving this week.

Another Porl guitar for sale soon

A couple of the guitars mentioned in the original post are still available, and now another should be coming soon: "Just picked up one of the Corsair Sunbursts - v nice guitar. Great guys in the shop - one of them gave me the heads up that they'll shortly be getting one of Porl's vintage Fenders through their doors. Also hinted that it will be pricey..." (Thanks mr. Pinkeyes)

Disintegration Deluxe US vinyl out now

Just a reminder that the US vinyl version of Disintegration Deluxe has officially been released today. Might also be another chance to pick up a poster if you missed them last week.

"The vinyl is $21.99 in Denver at Twist and Shout. You can also get a poster with your purchase." (Thanks Jimhb)

New Interpol on Sept. 14th

Pitchfork reports that Interpol's new self-titled album will be out on Sept. 14th, and that the band have returned to their former record label, Matador.

NME Best Album of the 80s

NME is having another of their endless polls. This one is for Best Album of the 80s. You can vote for 3 Cure Albums - Pornography, Head on the Door, and Disintegration. (Thanks Marco)

Cure in Rock Band 3, too

Update: Some footage of 'Just Like Heaven' in this trailer.

Last week we found out that 'Fascination Street' will be in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, and now word comes that 'Just Like Heaven' will be included in Rock Band 3. This will also be the first game to include keyboard parts, so here's your chance to be a virtual Roger or Lol. : ) Check out the demo video here.

Shawn playing some Cure on WBNY tonight

"In celebration of the release of the deluxe remaster of The Cure's 'Disintegration', I'll be playing a few songs featured on there and the online disc 'Alternative Rarities 1988-1989' during my show tonight on 91.3 WBNY in Buffalo, NY, which normally runs from 11pm-1am ET on Friday nights, but will go an extra hour tonight to accommodate those tracks. I'll be playing one each hour, in addition to other good music which you may enjoy, so listen in if you can either on the radio, or online. I'll be recording the show and posting it online shortly thereafter, so if you can't hear it live, you can listen later. I hope that you enjoy the show!"
(Thanks Shawn)

Posters at Amoeba Music

"Wanted to let you know that Amoeba Music in Hollywood still has lithograph posters and I was able to ask and receive an extra one for my girlfriend." (Thanks AndytheCurefan)

Porl's guitars for sale

Some of Porl's guitars are for sale through Chandler Guitars.
Schecter 12 String Black Diamond Series Ex-Cure £450
Schecter 12 String Ultra-XII Ex-Cure Black £525
Schecter 6 String White Diamond Series Ex-Cure £450
Schecter Corsair Bigsby Sunburst Ex-Cure £695
Schecter Corsair Bigsby Sunburst Ex-Cure £695
(Thanks Justine)

"Porl playing the same model black 12 string as he has for sale. This is from the Pearl show, playing pictures of you, i think..." (Thanks J.)

Posters at Newbury Comics

"FYI for folks in New England, some of the Newbury Comics locations do indeed have the posters. E.G. the Natick location still has about 10 or 12 posters left and they are rolled, not folded. In fact when I got mine there they gave me 2 extra posters because a couple previous purchasers didn't want them. If anybody wants them I'm happy to mail them for the price of the postage."
(Thanks Justin)

Update: "Stopped by the Nashua, NH location today. Out of CDs (was told that they're getting another shipment within the next few days), but they gave me a poster. Didn't see how many were left, but they're there." (Thanks Jocelyn)

Prayer Tour L.A. interview and live clips

Charlie has posted another clip from the Prayer Tour. This one is a KNBC Los Angeles interview with Robert, and includes live clips from the Dodger Stadium show. (Thanks Whiteraven)

Disintegration poster with Amazon orders?

Just checking out the Rhino Facebook page, and noticed a new banner ad that links to Amazon, and says "free poster with purchase". So are Amazon orders going to include the poster, too? Or maybe only if you order from that link?
Update from Rhino: No, there isn't a poster offer from Amazon. It was a mistake, and they have now removed the "free poster" text from that ad.

Disintegration special on French radio?

"Years Go Bye on APinkDream says that there will indeed be a special Disintegration program on France Inter show by Bernard Lenoir on 2nd or 3rd June."

Update: "The program was supposed to happen Wednesday 2nd. But Hugo Cassevetti (the guest, a well-known music reporter) was on holiday! :) So it will take place next Wednesday, 9th at 22:00."
(Thanks Fabien G)

Update2: Here's what they played - Out of Mind, Pirate Ships, Plainsong (live), Lullaby (live). (Thanks Smif)

Disintegration store reports (N.A.)

Disintegration Deluxe 3 CD set officially released in North America today! Be sure to pick up a copy (or 3) this week, and help it debut higher in the charts. Vinyl has been delayed until next week.

Update 3: Bull Moose Music in Portland, ME has it on sale for $22.97. (Thanks Kenna)

Update 2: Barnes & Noble have dropped their price to $17.49. Use coupon code H9M4X4X for an additional 15% off. (Thanks Jason) Note: Looks like it was a one day deal. Back to $24.99 now.

Update: New lowest price on the set: "I got my Newbury Comics newsletter for the week showing new releases, says the 3cd of Disintegration will now be $17.99."(Thanks Lindsey)
Note: Looks like this price is in store only.

Prayer Tour audio

Soundboard compilation from Frankfurt, Bremen, and Arles.
Drammen, Norway (May 3rd, 1989) on Dime.
Hamburg, Germany (May 5th, 1989)
Heerenveen, The Netherlands (May 6th, 1989)
Bremen, Germany (May 7th, 19898) on Dime.
Hannover, Germany (May 8th, 1989) on Dime.
Essen, Germany (May 11th, 1989) on Dime.
Essen, Germany (May 11th, 1989) Dark Night CD on Dime.
Lorelei, Germany (May 13th, 1989)
Lorelei, Germany (May 13th, 1989) on Dime.
Milano, Italy (June 8th, 1989) on Dime.
Torino, Italy (June 9th, 1989)
London Wembley (July 22nd, 1989) on Dime.
London Wembley (July 23rd, 1989) on Dime.
London Wembley (July 24th, 1989)
Montreal, Canada (Aug. 25th, 1989)
Chicago, IL. (Sept. 1st, 1989)
Denver, CO. (Sept. 4th, 1989) on Dime.
Los Angeles, CA. (Sept. 8th, 1989)
Los Angeles, CA. (Sept. 8th, 1989) on Dime.
Mountain View, CA. Part 1 / Part 2 (Sept. 10th, 1989)
San Diego, CA. (Sept. 12th, 1989)
Dallas, TX. (Sept. 15th, 1989) on Dime.
Houston, TX. (Sept. 16th, 1989)
Mansfield, MA. (Sept. 23rd, 1989)
(Thanks to Dennis, Andreas and T.U.B.E. for help with this)

Disintegration Deluxe Trivia Contest

Congratulations to the winners - Robert Rice (entry #13), Joseph Lomnicky (entry #32), Stephen (entry #49).

Update: The contest is closed and the answers have been posted. Thanks to everyone who entered. Winners will be announced by Saturday afternoon. Good luck!

We have 3 Disintegration Deluxe prize packs to give away. Answer the trivia questions correctly, and you will be entered in to the contest. Good luck, have fun and no sharing answers! : ) Unfortunately, due to Rhino's request, this is only open to fans in North America. Very sorry about that.
(Thanks again to Nikki @ Rhino Records)

Uncut reviews Disintegration Deluxe

Uncut (July 2010). (Thanks Frank)

More audio rarities and shows

Leipzig, Germany (08-04-90). (Thanks Dennis)

Wild Mood Swings demos - "I've recently converted the WMS Demos from the old thecure.com site to MP3. The original quality was rather poor." (Thanks Brad)

4Tour at the Hollywood Bowl (05-31-08) - Repost of the Sirius XM broadcast from last year. (Thanks Julien)

Stuttgart 10-13-92 (Soundboard, but see comments for notes)
MP3: Part 1 - 2 - 3 - 4.
FLAC: Part 1 - 2 - 3 -4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11.
Cover: Front - Back. (Thanks Andreas)

RS Rapido interview 1989

An interview with Robert, and Prayer Tour rehearsal footage, from Rapido 1989. (Thanks Simon)