Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@markstoudenmire4935]

"Pictures Of You" is a great one from the band.

[@voniw4948]

Awesome live performance in the link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XEiWSpn5Kpntk

[@chrisdavis8399]

My absolute favourite for sure!

[@susanklasinski1805]

This was their first hit, and it was a bit rough sounding. I really hope you keep going with the Cure into the 80s. They really expanded sonically. If you want something sort of dark and ambient, almost prog sounding with great guitar work, try A Forest. They get way more mature, and could craft a perfect pop song like nobody's business. Maybe get to the other song that lost a different poll, Lovesong. You'll get used to Robert Smith's voice. Thanks guys!

[@taylortyler1867]

@Susan Klasinski I _just_ listened to A Forest for the first time, upon your recommendation, and I liked the Gothic feel of the lyric video & music, but Smith's voice is just something I can't get past.

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@taylortyler1867 That’s fair. Thanks for at least giving it a try!

[@Harriet-Jesamine]

That is a far out song👍

[@scaires]

Great choice for their next listen!

[@Positive7277]

A Forest is amazing!!! Great suggestion! 👍

[@gregscupholm9111]

It took a while, but this band grew on me in the 80's. "Just Like Heaven", "Love Song", and "Friday I'm In Love", to me, are their strongest hit songs.

[@pflynn581]

I find Friday I'm in Love far too commercial.Much prefer their darker earlier hits like caterpillar girl and in-between days.

[@benson7498]

@@pflynn581 Play for Today, A Forest, Primary. Not quite hits but bangers.

[@pflynn581]

@@benson7498 100 percent.

[@Joshuadgog]

And their 3 biggest hits lol. Boys don’t cry is a personal favorite just because it’s a banger.

[@jokermtb]

The Cure IS a genre all of in itself, as their music spans punk, rock, psychedelia, pop, shoegaze, ballads, and flat out rocker - and they are the poster children for GOTH music (wouldn't exist without em) - goth is essentially 'from darkness, light". I have a special mushy spot in my heart for this band, and it's not a very 'macho' band, but I don't care! The Cure isn't an easy band to appreciate - especially if you weren't around for the vibe in the late 70's early 80's. But, take your time, and be prepared for a long exploration, for The Cure has a ton of music and it exists in a lot of mood ranges - some moods can be uncomfortable too - which is rare in music when you think about it. Even though I love the band, there are a few songs I absolutely can't stand (like Lovecats - - noooooo!). I'd say Alex giving it a B- is exactly the score for a first timer to give. I couldn't even begin to tell you what song to listen too next, but starting out from the beginning (the live stuff on the expanded albums of their early days) is incredibly interesting to see how it evolved.....

[@davidcrowell3041]

For me their album Disintegration is a masterpiece. Although very dark.

[@DaverJ]

This. I wasn’t big on The Cure at all until I heard Fascination Street. That song clicked and became my jam for a summer.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Probably their best release IMHO

[@joshuaarquitt5005]

yeah. i may have spent as many hours listening to Disintegration as I did Led Zeppelin IV.

[@jsm2420]

I liked Faith.

[@cinejourneys]

@@jsm2420 Faith, Pornography, and Disintegration are my favorites, but I like/love lots of others.

[@susanklasinski1805]

Bingo Andy. A lot of new wave and post-punk artists used their voices more like an instrument. As a part of the song. Please keep going with the Cure! 💜🖤

[@alexjbennett1017]

Susan a big YAY for your two comments!! "Voices as instruments" is spot on! And I wouldn't neglect Cure's immaculate pop songs like "Friday I'm in Love" -- so full of great hooks it's painful!

[@David-iv6je]

This is SO not punk. And you fellas STILL have not hit THE punk band: The Sex Pistols. "Anarchy in the UK" or "God Save the Queen."

[@kurtebling7477]

@@David-iv6je bingo!!

[@Reani71]

@@alexjbennett1017 I think 'Just Like Heaven' would fit much better for the channel, still one of their pop tunes, but much better in quality.

[@unclestinky6388]

"Just Like Heaven", and "In Between Days" are two cool The Cure songs. "Friday I'm Love" might be their biggest hit. I always like the lesser hit "Letter to Elise" from that record.

[@goaliedon]

All great songs! One of my favorite bands of that era/

[@rodneywoodcock8235]

Good songs, but I always felt that "A Forest" is their most definitive song.

[@MyargonautsJason]

great choices!

[@Reani71]

Well, off that 'Wish' album (the one you're talking about) the absolute best song is 'From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea', it just wasn't a single.

[@neilford8580]

I think to exorcise the whiny argument it should be Friday next but surely they'll recognise that immediately?!

[@chrisscott6211]

Robert Smith's voice is actually a big part of why us Cure fans are Cure fans. Along with everything else that's great about them....

[@elizabethyow2232]

Yes its a perfect mix of singer and band.

[@larryeinzig3316]

It’s interesting, everyone has different tastes, but I really like the sound of Robert Smith’s voice. Check out “Just like Heaven”, which I think is the Cure’sbest song.

[@mjwaldrep]

Robert Smith's voice is an acquired taste. Other Cure songs I recommend are In Between Days, Close to Me, Just Like Heaven Lovesong & Lullaby. I don't recommend Friday I'm in Love.

[@moonlitegram]

Idk if I'd say his voice is an acquired taste. I just don't think it matches Alex's taste. I was an immediate fan from the first time I heard them.

[@neilford8580]

I flipping love Lullaby

[@EchoBravo370]

These guys generation have grown up judging voices on Idol, when really rock is about voices with edge and attitude.

[@robland6804]

Gen Xer here -- yes, dudes, yes! Bring on 80s alternative! The boomers need to learn to share.

[@Nightrelic]

Hate to tell you. I’m a boomer and 80’s alt was my jam. Admittedly, I guess I caught the tail end of the boom, though.

[@themadcow71]

The Cure are an all-time great band. So influential to modern music.

[@jgarcia4721]

The song is an absolute classic. It really ushered in 80s new wave, which is a personal fave. Their catalog is so rich and varied compared to other artists in the genre. They're really great.

[@bryanCJC2105]

I totally respect Alex's admission that not understanding the genre very well may be why he rated it B-. The line between Punk and New Wave can be very blurred especially from around 1979 to 1981. Not understanding a genre and its sound definitely affects your ability to appreciate it. I especially respect the openness to hearing more of a genre to get some understanding of it, even if it's outside your taste profile.

[@rydelldownward7808]

Time and place - context can be pretty important.

[@msmrsro]

In the same vein, PLEASE react to Echo and the Bunnymen, “the Killing Moon”. It’s orchestral and romantic. My absolute favorite band from that era - had multiple albums on vinyl from the 80s. I wouldn’t steer you wrong.

[@zkeletonz001]

Great song. Its super distinct and moody, the kind of thing that really sticks with you. Sugar Kisses is a great one too.

[@goaliedon]

Love, love, love me some Echo and the Bunnymen! Lips Like Sugar, Bring on the Dancing Horses ...

[@msmrsro]

@@goaliedon I’ve never been a fan of Lips Like Sugar. Too… I don’t know… formulaic? Commercial sounding? It’s just always bugged me. So many better songs from them, in my opinion.

[@federicoalvarado615]

Such a great band

[@federicoalvarado615]

Seven seas

[@flubblert]

"Friday I'm in Love" ... best weekend song ever!! also "Pictures of You", and "Love Song". They had a bunch!

[@aerynsunx]

Hey A&A. The Cure range from dark goth to high atmospheric, music wise. I'm a fan of theirs, and I was real curious how you guys would react because they're not for everyone. Glad you liked what you heard. As a sampling I'd recommend "Just Like Heaven", next. Also "In Between Days", "Love Song", "Pictures of You", and "Burn" (from 'The Crow' soundtrack). "Burn" gets overlooked but it's a great song as it blends all of The Cure's styles into one song. Thx, guys!

[@BooEsq04]

I was going to recommend Burn too! Great track off an iconic soundtrack

[@alan73795]

NOT punk. This was from the formative days of post-punk (darker, angular, atmospheric)and new wave (cool, hooky, pop with an edge), when the labels were fairly interchangeable. But this is VERY early Cure; the song to listen to from their debut album to get a real taste of where they were going is "Three Imaginary Boys". After that, they and Joy Division basically invented goth rock (without being goth rockers themselves) and paved the way for many of the great post-punk bands that followed (U2, Echo & The Bunnymen, Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Smiths, etc.). With each album their stripped-down production grew lusher and the song-writing more intricate, but their sound, style and lead singer/guitarist Robert Smith's iconic voice made them instantly recognizable. More than 40 years later, including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they're still going strong. Key tracks to check out: "A Forest", "Play For Today", "Primary", "Charlotte Sometimes", "In Between Days", "Shake Dog Shake", "Just Like Heaven", "Pictures of You", "Fascination Street", “Killing An Arab”, “Lullaby”, “The Holy Hour”, "In Your House".

[@aliwantizu]

The Cure became masters of layering music one instrument at a time. Robert Smith's voice really changed over time as well. A Forest is a great ambient mood. Fascination Street is a masterpiece. They have SO MANY HITS and just sonically interesting songs. Great band, and thanks for sharing! ~Be Blessed

[@Drummingvulture]

"Shake Dog Shake", "Lullaby" or "The Hanging Garden". Their "goth" side is amazing. Dark, sinister and not a little disturbing. Check out Siouxsie And The Banshees and Bauhaus. More goth fun.

[@mikepierce3801]

Especially since Robert Smith was part of Siouxsie and the Banshees for a little while.

[@badkitty4922]

I love Siouxsie and the Banshees! So many great songs to choose from different eras of their musical versatility. The only Bauhaus I know is Bela Lugosi's Dead.

[@jokermtb]

@@badkitty4922 Bauhaus does a fantastic cover of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJmti6WIi5qMgdE

[@Drummingvulture]

@@mikepierce3801 He even toured with them, strickly as their guitarist. Woulda been cool to see live.

[@Drummingvulture]

@@badkitty4922 That's their very first release, a pretty good place to start. LOL! I would definitely encourage you to check out more of their stuff. KZbin is chock full of it.

[@reverendB]

Here's the thing about the Cure. No two albums sound the same, no two songs sound the same. Then there are Cure albums like Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me and The Head on the Door, where, unless you are really familiar with them, you wouldn't even realize any two songs are from the same album. Their catalog is massively diverse. Definitely check out Just Like Heaven, A Forest, and In Between Days, but also...Why Can't I Be You?, The Blood, Push (A MUST!), Fascination Street, The Caterpillar, High, the list is endless.

[@susanklasinski1805]

"Push" is great, one of my favorites. Head On the Door is their best album IMO as far as innovation and uniqueness goes

[@lubilou64]

The Cure are absolute legends. Still going strong.

[@Kitkattitude00]

I used to work in a retirement home as a CNA up until 2020. ANYWAY I was a care provider for this 94 year old woman. I was doing her morning care and out of nowhere she said “Do you like the band The Cure?” I was like wait what? She then said “yeah have you heard of the band The Cure, I loved them and went to a lot of their concerts.” Mind you she was 94 so I was still in a bit of shock. So we started talking about them and other older punk bands and rock bands. She was a cool lady, may she RIP. ☺️❤️

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Their song Just Like Heaven is probably their most radio played song and their biggest pop hit. Inbetween Days is another of their popular songs. Pictures of You and A Forest is two of their deeper “hits”. The lyrics in those songs are more profound and “personal” I guess,

[@paulhagger3895]

Your taste sits fairly firmly in the mainstream it seems to me. I find The Cure infinitely more interesting than bands like Boston or ELO for instance. Each to their own as you say.

[@KWBennet]

The first song I ever heard by the Cure was “lets go to bed” . It’s a more representative of the unique Cure sound and a much better intro to the band, in my opinion. You should give it a listen.

[@rydelldownward7808]

That was my first. Start of a beautiful relationship.

[@j0hnn13K]

You guys have to add Siouxie and the Banshees to the list of New Wave acts to check out, songs like "Spellbound", "Cities in Dust", "Israel", and "Dear Prudence" are pretty much "must hear" songs.

[@Skeezer66]

I was listening to their version of "The Passenger" a few weeks ago and thinking A&A would prefer it to Iggy's!

[@j0hnn13K]

@@Skeezer66 oh yeah they probably would, good call :)

[@matthewgarrison-perkins5377]

The Cure is one of those bands whose "hits" sound very commercial while the majority of their songs are more experimental and amazing. Knowing what you two tend to enjoy, I would suggest Plainsong, A Strange Day, Open, Charlotte Sometimes, or my personal favorite, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea. The earlier their songs, the more punk influence, the later, the move new wave until 1989's Disintegration album, when The Cure hit their stride and their trademark sound arrived.

[@eboethrasher]

Yeah but the "hits" from Disintegration aside from Lovesong are still representative of the band, especially Pictures of You. Plainsong honestly sounds NOTHING like the band as there is no bass throughout except the lead line. Just Like Heaven and Inbetween Days are the perfect Cure songs. Push is also right up there. I think the songs you are recommending will be a bit too far in for them and you've got to hook them first with the more accessible stuff. Even High is more accessible while at the same time being a melodic masterpiece.

[@matthewgarrison-perkins5377]

@@eboethrasher As the reactors tend to enjoy a more eclectic sound, I was implying the above as they aren't quite as "poppy" as their hits. Just Like Heaven is a wonderful song but it's not as musically creative as others. I will agree with you on Inbetween Days. Let's just hope they pick something that will keep them comin' back.

[@mookie7688]

This band basically created an entire genre of music from scratch and it's worth pursuing more just to understand the extent of their influence and what got them into the rock and roll hall of fame, even if it's not entirely your jam. Check out Close To Me for a great example of how their sound developed and incorporated more jazzy elements.

[@msmrsro]

“Close to Me” was on heavy rotation on 120 Minutes on MTV back in the day. Good stuff.

[@joehebert789]

120 Minutes was an oasis in the desert of radio at that time for those seeking out this genre of music.

[@Skeezer66]

I was in college, my senior year, when "Close to Me" came out. I was in a nightclub and as soon as it started (the club remix version) I was HOOKED!! I ran up to the DJ's booth to find out who it was, but he had no idea who I was talking about. In the dorm, most people didn't want to see '120 Minutes'. It took me actual years to find out it was The Cure! LOL!

[@allisonreed7682]

Their songs range from “floating above the earth” bliss (“Just Like Heaven” and “Friday I’m in Love”) to morose “wallowing in the mires” (“Fascination Street” and “Lullaby”). All of it is amazing. The bass on “Fascination Street” absolutely slaps, but “Just Like Heaven” would be my recommendation for your next reaction. It’s intricate, evocative, and is the perfect marriage of synth and guitar.

[@maryklacik5358]

So true!

[@johnhughes3214]

Allison: Check out Rick Beato's "What makes this song great" no. 83, for an analysis of "Just Like Heaven."

[@allisonreed7682]

@@johnhughes3214 Turns out I’ve seen it and think it’s fantastic! There’s also an episode of “Produce Like a Pro” that features “Just Like Heaven.” There’s so much to love about that song!

[@Shadowrider1872]

100%!

[@allisonreed7682]

Hey @@Shadowrider1872! Happy Wednesday!

[@neilford8580]

Absolutely flabbergasted by B- but 'you can't tell people what they wanna hear if you also wanna tell the truth'. An A+ for me but authenticity is one of the big USPs of this channel.

[@PD-nl3mb]

“Just Like Heaven” and “Friday I’m in Love” !!!!!!!

[@paullyons513]

Hey guys, This is the old man from Montana who used to live in Riverview, FL. You guys have to check out - “Lovesong” from their “Disintegration” album. I was a Marine stationed in Quantico, VA when this came out, and it was one of those songs I listened to when I was in one of those melancholy brooding moods. We all get there from time to time. I can look back at it now and laugh, all over a girl. It’s a great song that represents the band well, so give it a listen if you can!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Back in the day, I had their MixedUp CD in the car. Played the shit out of it. Great band.

[@veiragomez4562]

Good voice from the cure , better than the new generation.

[@Meandmymirror]

Saw them a few years ago in Kansas City outdoors. Very memorable and just good vibes

[@kbusby4824]

The Cure is post-punk. Lovesong is my favorite song by them.

[@ibkrusen2015]

I hope that you keep going with the Cure. I would love seeing you do the full album of Disintegration on Patreon. Totally different vibe where the music takes a front seat and the sparse lyrics on most of the songs are pure poetry.

[@EchoBravo370]

'The Cure' is VERY solid. Check out their videos because their look is super goth, arty and 80's 'theatre kid' vibe..

[@cadanrichards2615]

Its called Post-Punk Alex, And then eventually turned into Gothic Rock which The Cure and Joy Division eventually turned into, The Cures music is so magical and the lyrics are brilliant, Albums like Seventeen Seconds, Faith, Disintegration are Gothic Rock classics. Especially Disintegration which is the mother of Gothic rock albums. Lullaby, Pictures of You, Lovesong, Fasination street. any of these songs youd like very great stuff

[@BrianR.]

This is very early and raw, their sound develops and evolves tremendously quickly. The Cure also have distinct phases they go through. Pretty sure you guys will really come to love this once you've heard a few.

[@valelavidavivir5842]

You don´t have to like the voice. I don´t like it either, but I like the instruments. Not every song is good for everybody. Actually glad to see you give a rating other than A-, A or S

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction guys! The Cure have quite a unique & varied sound. This was more from their punk era. Highly suggest some tracks from their gothic new wave period (mid to late 80's): Fascination Street (banger), Lullaby, Love Song, Just Like Heaven, Push, Just Like Heaven. Awesome band. LOTS to check out.

[@allisonreed7682]

The intro alone on “Fascination Street” is pure fire.

[@EchoesDaBear]

@@allisonreed7682 I'm a bass lover, and you are absolutely correct on that one! That groove can keep me going all day!!

[@JayyeStone]

We also didn't know how to assign genres to this music back then either. Punk, New Wave, New Music, Alternative, Alternative Rock, and more. This was a very interesting time for music. Bands that might be worth exploration, IMO, are Oingo Boingo, Wall of Voodoo, Soft Cell, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Modern English, New Order, Naked Eyes, Echo & The Bunnymen, and on, and on. Diving into this "genre" might lose you a lot of classic and hard rock fans who put this music in the same class as disco music, though. Would love to see you guys move to exploring more of this, but I'd enter at your own risk! lol

[@mikep6222]

What the media felt the need to do was pigeon hole bands. There are more musical genres than even make sense or actually give songs any distinction over each other. We could assign them very well had we wanted to, we just seemed to have a need to let the media do it for us.

[@JayyeStone]

@@mikep6222 right Mike. I myself was more interested in the music than it's classification.

[@davidsommerville2213]

To quote Obi-Wan, “you’ve taken your first step to a larger world.” Or close. Try “Just Like Heaven,” or just about anything off the album Disintegration. Some masterful, mature Cure there. Totally worth the deeper dive.

[@HeatherErin]

The Cure was a formative band growing up in the eighties. Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me was the first cassette tape I ever bought. And I daresay their following album Disintegration is a masterpiece 💜💜💜

[@ericroache]

While I do love this song, this song is by no means indicative of the breadth and variety of The Cure songs, especially early The Cure. This is actually one of the only pop sounding songs by The Cure off their first several albums.

[@gbsailing9436]

“Pictures of You”, the extended version, them.

[@ronbock8291]

The distance from this to REM’s Radio Free Europe is very short.

[@alfonsoperez122]

This is the first song they made, the sound here are so seminal and a litte basic, but in the 70’s nobody have heard things like this. After that the sound of the band and the great Smiths compositions make the Cure one of the best pop bands ever. Keep going , it really worth it

[@TheRingleader2011]

To truly experience The Cure, listen to Fascination Street and Friday I'm In Love.

[@otisdylan9532]

I would call this early Cure song new wave, but they became more gothic soon after this. They kept it up all the way through the '80s, and my favorite song of theirs is "Friday I'm in Love", which is from 1992.

[@privatename123]

Funny reliving the late 70’s and 80’s, when many traditional rock fans didn’t get the new sounds and so, stopped evolving. Couch, bong, Pink Floyd, serious 7 minute jams just couldn’t enjoy dance floor, alcohol, primitive fun for 3 minutes. I loved both, and still do.

[@fredhall6525]

I've always been interested in how you two would react to the different kind of vocals of the punk, post punk era. "Marquee Moon" by Television and "Blank Generation" from Richard Hell and the Voidoids are from the same era.

[@Nowheremt]

The Cure were an interesting band, at least for a while. Their song, “Jumping Someone Else’s Train,” is a classic.

[@actuariallurker9650]

"In Between Days" and the REMIX of I"n a Forest" from their REMIX album are more representative of their style. That said this is GOTH music the whining depressed lead singer is characteristic of the music and meant to show "angst" and depression. The lyrics and musicality of The Cure is what landed them in the Rock and Rolll Hall of Fame

[@lynne5322]

Love Song (beautiful masterpiece) (Appreciation for The Cure has a cumulative effect & grows on you over time.) (Same with lots of artists.)

[@emileconstance5851]

I think Alex just isn't into the sound of this era of music, but I would bet if he listened to more he would come to love it. Like any music, jazz, classical, etc. one's appreciation grows the deeper you dive in.

[@lubilou64]

I'll say it again.... Ian Dury & the Blockheads!!! (If you're seriously wanting to hit the post punk/new wave/punk funk genre) You're welcome 😜

[@surlechapeau]

such as "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" and "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick"!

[@lubilou64]

@@surlechapeau exactly 👍🏻

[@catbutte4770]

I know Alex will probably get hate for the low grade, but it took me a while to get use to Robert Smith's voice, too. Smith's voice is now what's unique and what I look forward when listening to The Cure's music. 😸❤😽❤

[@Skeezer66]

I was expecting some 'cat love' for Love Cats, hahaha!

[@mmageek]

"His voice sounds a little whiny to me." 😂🤣 I probably felt that way after my first listen. The Cure is proto emo, so many bands mimicked this in subsequent years.

[@ceeceerider]

Thanks for the honest reaction!! I can’t stand watching channels where the reactor loves everything, it’s not realistic. I’m sure if you go deeper your feelings may change with a different song.

[@robland6804]

Agreed, I often enjoy the critical reactions more, as long as it's supported with valid reasons

[@mikep6222]

Indeed. Too many phonies who happen to love every song they hear. That's just lazy content creation.

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, their "Friday I'm In Love", "The Love Cats" and "Lets Go To Bed" are better songs from them.

[@mattiefee]

PICTURES OF YOU ... that's my go to Cure song. I'm not really a Cure fan, but this one hits home with me regarding suicide.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Just As You Did With Tom Petty (R.I.P),, The Cure Will Do The Same,, As You Hear More,, You Will Appreciate Them,, Their Style & Sound Even More.

[@GremlinBones]

Yes, I've been waiting for you to cover the Cure! They are very good at bouncing from more pop rock new wave type songs to to some pretty dark kind of emo/goth pop rock stuff. In my opinion, they don't have a bad album and they have countless amazing songs for you to check out. You should check out some of their music videos, very cool.

[@willem-janageling3907]

Prediction: Alex will not like it. Edit: I thought so. Alex simply doesn’t like acts with atypical singers. Velvet, Joy Division, Cure, Smiths etc…

[@unclestinky6388]

The Cure has a weird record called "Disintegration" that was really dark and not at all pop like this song and their other hits. I like Disintegration, but I'm not sure how non-fans would feel about it.

[@larrywilliams1372]

Admittedly I've never been a big fan of The Cure but I do like "Friday I'm In Love". This was commonly heard on the radio back in the '80s and is still played today. Maybe their most well-known song. If you are looking for another Cure song to react to this may be the one.

[@alrivers2297]

Believe it or not that song came out in 1992. It's been called the most 80's sounding 90's song ever

[@larrywilliams1372]

@@alrivers2297 Interesting. In my mind it is burned into the late '80s memory. Faulty "hard drive" I suppose. Thanks for the correction.

[@alrivers2297]

@@larrywilliams1372 They did have another good popular song called Love Song which came out in 89. Perhaps you mixed it up with that one

[@larrywilliams1372]

@@alrivers2297 I will give it a listen. Thanks again.

[@BestofItMoviedoc]

The band and singer Robert Smith definitely both evolved.as this was just their second single. In fact, they remixed and re-recorded the vocals for a re-release in 1986 of BOYS DON’T CRY.

[@CCDzine]

I never got into The Cure but 'In Between Days' is one of my favorite songs from the '80s. And 'The Lovecats' is kinda fun.

[@joehebert789]

A&A - I recommend Pictures of You for an emotional Cure experience. I also recommend Fascination Street for a lush, atmospheric Cure experience. This band has painted with many brushes over their history.

[@MyargonautsJason]

@uncle stinky just mentioned 4 great Cure songs, so I will add three more - Close to Me is amazing - Pictures of You is perhaps their signature song - and a personal fave from early in their career is Jumping Someone Else's Train

[@jmpmusva]

"Friday I'm Love" is a song you must have heard before. If not then it should be their next song. Video for it shows the band playing. These are visual mtv bands.

[@robsatkus9830]

Great reaction fellas, I was a little worried when this popped into the feed today as to how you would react. I love The Cure and this may not be the best place to start with them, so I was worried, that mainly because of his voice, you may not want to check more out. His voice is not what you expect, but it works for the music, much like Geddy Lee. I think you will be surprised at how they have progressed musically over the years, both in their playing and song writing. Think you will love their stuff off "Disintegration". I look forward to more.

[@shanemcpherson2577]

Their music, became more intricate with each record....absolute LEGENDS

[@alan73795]

Amazing but true: On May 16 1995 (at the L.A. Forum), during their world tour for their No Quarter album, I witnessed Jimmy Page and Robert Plant play a Cure song! It was "Lullaby" from the Disinetegration album. Turns out the Cure's lead guitarist at the time, Porl Thompson, was on loan as part of the band. Still, Led Zeppelin played a Cure song and it was awesome!

[@moonlitegram]

"Just Like Heaven" (probably my favorite), Lovesong and Friday I'm In Love are their bigger hits and have higher production value. You may or may not appreciate his voice more on those tracks too because of that. Other staples from them are A Forest (from their early goth days) and Pictures of You. Btw, I've heard Robert Smith sing recently and his voice sounds the same as it did back in the 80s. So say what you want about his tone, but its really rare for vocalists to be able to maintain a consistent vocal tone like that over many decades. So hats off to Smith for that.

[@bpberthold]

I definitely agree Alex you need to get more familiar with the Genre as this was the first post-punk move into new wave and alternative music. But The Cure are not punk rock (think Ramona’s, Sex Pistols, Black Flag, Iggy and the Stooges)which spent more time as an anti-establishment, raw, and manic expression of the time. This is the pre-synth 80’s music that still had an edge.

[@rickpaul4216]

For 1979, this song was influential. It represented the beginning of "alternative" rock. I'm with you though. I'm not a huge fan of this song. Better songs from The Cure are "Fascination Street" and "Just LIke Heaven."

[@gameswithoutfrontears416]

My choice of next Cure song would be Inbetween Days. Outstanding early-ish single.

[@JamesRea2]

It is not like their early stuff, but if you want a totally happy song play Friday I'm in Love.

[@lawrencekelli]

Over thinking as usual Alex. Listen to ''A Forest'' by The Cure. And sure his voice isn't the best..but it's honest and soulful , I like it.

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Hi from Chile! (just eliminated from the soccer world cup so I'm very sad).... :-( just enough for a The Cure song!! This was their first popular song in Latinamerica and was so different (in the middle of Disco music, just imagine that) that it was a slapp in the face like Nirvana was in the 90's. This was the beginning of the end of Disco and the invasion of New wave bands. I really loved them. I remember talking with my 14 years old school friends at that time, saying that band is ok, that other are great or very good...but what about The Cure?...Oh, they are geniuses!!! They all answered yes! yeah! yes exactly! Geniuses! I can hear Boys Don't Cry the entire day guys. My favorites are In Between Days and Close to Me. Regards from Chile!! :-)

[@AliasMark69]

I know you both were taught proper manors by your parents and to say Please And Thank You..... “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank You. After you will be thanking me. You’re Welcome.

[@XCaliKev]

👍😎 (A) A band I never thought you would do. I saw them early 90’s.

[@chadlutzke5509]

So great to see you guys doing THE CURE on here, but they're one of those bands who changed over time. I can probably speak for most on here to want to see you do something from their DISINTEGRATION album. Maybe Lullaby, Same Deep Water as You, or Plainsong.

[@Meandmymirror]

I love that you guys have an open mind with this genre. I have high hopes for the future on this channel. I am biased because I am Gen X and this was the music of my youth. Nuwave, alternative whatever you wanna call it it’s amazing

[@dynodon9182]

You guys made me cry covering a Cure song.

[@blastedmcgraw152]

I feel like this absolutely was not the track to go to for a first Cure song. Nice going, poll voters!

[@jackprather3471]

The Cure has SO much variety in their discography, so it's hard to know where to point you next. This was one of their poppier songs, but recorded with a slighly rougher edge. They have pure rock howlers like "100 Years" Lush, droning epics like "Disintegration" Danceable pop tunes like "Love Cats" Melodic MOR like "Just Like Heaven" and atmospheric doom pop like "A Forest" even if you decide not to cover them more on the channel, I'd recommend that you spend a few hours just getting the lay of the land of their careers. There's a reason they were huge.

[@gregf9160]

This *is* vaguely Punk. You say "1979" like it was a magic incantation, or mystic number! I was twenty back then 🤣

[@eboethrasher]

I've listened to them since 1986 and they've been my favorite band ever since. They have been through many stylistic growths and changes. They are quite complex and hard to pin down. Doomy atmospheric goth dance pop alternative rock? This bassist is only on this album, haha. The bass is more punk oriented from there on, and their sound matures after that album. It goes really dark over the next 3 albums, and then the pop aspect comes in. And then it becomes more sort of all over the place, with a blend of the sad and the happy.

[@windymiller1697]

5 squaddies crammed into a golf gti driving home from Germany listening to "a forrest" by the cure over and over again pure fun time

[@kevindanehy6374]

Before you decide on the Cure after one song, remember they just got inducted into the Rock and Roll HoF!

[@Manageode]

The Cure before The Eurythmics/Annie Lennox. Sad. 30 million albums sold vs. 75 million. Then millions more by Annie Lennox solo.

[@mikep6222]

What Dropit said.

[@murdockreviews]

"His voice just sounded a little whiny to me". Well, basically you can cross all the great UK indie bands from the 80s from your list then: XTC, The Smiths, Dexy's Midnight Runners...

[@punjabi49]

You guys have given me a greater appreciation for songs I have heard hundreds of times growing from groups like Steely Dan, America, Foreigner, etc. I think now is the time to focus more on new wave.Tears for Fears, Echo and the Bunneymen, INXS, OMD, Depeche Mode, New Order, Spandau Ballet and The The to name a few. There are hundreds of others. New Wave is where it’s at and you’ll find out if you do that Word.

[@alexjbennett1017]

I used to listen to Tears for Fears, Echo and the Bunnymen, and OMD a lot, all in their early days, and saw the last two in concert, also in their early days, so really glad you called them out.

[@markmaioli4]

"... a little whiney" total UNDERSTATEMENT 😆

[@davidwalker683]

They have so many great songs.. try - pictures, letter to Eloise, a forest, Friday I’m in love, fascination street….Them and Depeche Mode are both groups to explore.