The Cure - A Forest (Peel Session)

A Forest by The Cure, taken from the Peel Session recorded on 3 March 1980.

[@busterabcat]

This one beats even the familiar recorded version we all know - it sounds so pristine and clear as a bell - the production of this Peel Session version is astonishing - given that this song is now 42 years old!!! They may have brought out loads of *bigger* and *doomier* tracks and singles later on, but nothing really beats the sheer brooding magnificence of this - their first proper epic, and the first song by The Cure I ever heard played on the radio in 1980 given that it was also their first chart hit single too!

[@jeffroberts3535]

Here in 2024. Great track. It's better than the record version.

[@cognomen0042]

I could listen to this again and again and again and again...

[@magthomas9497]

Best version of the song.

[@stephencritchett7691]

mag thomas Definitely would have to agree. 👍👍

[@david_post_punk]

There are tons of 'best versions of this song' , i mean almost every version of it, especially played live , is amazing

[@DavidWright447706099886]

Can't argue with that.

[@davidmckay106]

Totally agree the very best version

[@Brendan-Black]

I like the original and Peel versions. They're both great in their own ways. Downside of the Peel one is how quiet in the mix Robert's vox are; the original's level is just perfect. 🌲🌲🌲

[@dinobambino7905]

Peel sessions are the best

[@blackstrawberry5863]

I agree with you

[@iancrockski3030]

I have about 900 hours of John Peel shows and sessions, been listening to them on and off for about 15 years and still haven't heard them all.....😁👍🏻

[@AfficiallyAziro]

need to upload them! there's a ton of sessions and recordings missing, maybe you have some that aren't online yet!

[@kusanaro7325]

I'm deeply in love with this.

[@BcBrunaCavallo]

faccio parte del gruppo!!

[@thebigkrischan]

Just epic. So raw but still atmospheric. Best tune for a night drive on the Autobahn.

[@davidburke6858]

Heard it first when it was broadcast live on the BBC by John Peel to East German listeners in the then GDR it just reflects the musik of the time.

[@dezee2412]

excellent version of brilliant song..those Peel engineers were the best

[@saiwan3621]

Come closer and see See into the trees Find the girl While you can Come closer and see See into the dark Just follow your eyes Just follow your eyes I hear her voice Calling my name The sound is deep In the dark I hear her voice And start to run Into the trees Into the trees Into the trees Suddenly I stop But I know it's too late I'm lost in a forest All alone The girl was never there It's always the same I'm running towards nothing Again and again and again and again

[@stephencritchett7691]

Fucking superb - the best version

[@sodthong]

38 years ago already....where did the time go

[@rento8747]

Sodthong in your head

[@jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904]

Who's listening to this masterpiece in crappy 2020??

[@MichaelHardert]

Again and again and again.....

[@brettgrady1921]

James Mac Coisteala late 2019 brother 👌

[@alejandrorodriguezrodarte7449]

Me !!

[@seansun69]

Me, just now

[@KatyGroves]

I liked this and then unliked it because I realized it was 2020 :(

[@ogdjjohnnyflashback]

Simply amazing what an awesome version..

[@AlenBBB]

Epic song forever ❤❤❤❤

[@alanferdman9516]

The Peel Sessions sound Perfecto...Hopefully Itunes will market these masterpieces individually instead of one whole set for an astronomical cost.

[@SeanGoodwin-qd3bc]

2024 and still awesome

[@VNVgirl]

Really loving this version too as everyone else here

[@drstevie]

Beautiful.

[@juanpabloarena2724]

It will be heard a million times and one more ✨

[@erikmkiv]

Dio grazie di avermi fatto conoscere la musica dei Cure. Meglio tardi che mai

[@ingridBaender]

Ohhh YEEEAAAHHH, ...Best Version EVER. Thank's for upload.

[@manuelcuradodosanjos6030]

best for me

[@simoncook8455]

The best version of this track x

[@thebigkrischan]

Every version is the best version. Perfect song

[@greekgirlsofia2937]

Fantastic, thanks for the upload

[@confectioninfection]

yes, yes, yessssss. 🖤🖤🖤

[@alorsini313]

A good vibration.

[@jesskenney9076]

Love this song so much long live a forest

[@BcBrunaCavallo]

SUPER

[@jennibanks3413]

Still epic in 2018!! 🎵🎶

[@patriot8769]

And now in 2023

[@LarzGustafsson]

Great tune.

[@dannybrisco8023]

Don't get no better than that.

[@LaraGutierrezM]

Excelente

[@ClarkeDurrant-ti3uk]

Love this

[@neilpalmer1722]

Epic

[@marlenedelacruz1582]

Ang ganda NG kanta......

[@miked1355]

late but finally made it here. damn!

[@jimhackel618]

Super

[@jeanmariecollet27]

J'adore...

[@wobblertv8083]

dark genius from Mr Smith

[@whytegroovin]

dark groovin ' incorporated !!!

[@pabloaugustotorressalazar6273]

2022🤘🏻🇦🇷 in to the dark

[@hasah4977]

Much better

[@justaman1721]

I know nothing about music production and the equipment involved but they must've had some expensive gear at John's place as everything recorded there is amazing

[@mattpeckham667]

It might be just the opposite actually. There is a good chance that the Peel sessions sound so good because they are so simple and stripped down. Whatever the case...it suits this perfectly. I love this version of the song.

[@staybuggin4709]

goes perfectly with skateboarding

[@crazycats535]

Yes, when I was twelve!!

[@startervisions]

There's a new band from california called "eyedress" look them up they sound like they heard this peel session and started a band immediately lol

[@cedricbenkorrech5691]

la vraie version c est bon

[@david_post_punk]

The only issue i have with this version is that I'd prefer base to he mixed a bit higher

[@alfredofranco]

Terrific sound.

[@lilalaune7398]

*****👍

[@inbrokenimages]

ywah. albert camus.

[@oldschoolrocker257]

What does "Peel session" means?

[@diegonm1359]

2020 tres tipos furgoneta versión

[@DavidWright447706099886]

Have a search for moog eruption (original 91 version) by digital orgasm. Seems like they nicked the intro albeit slight key changes to fit their needs.

[@brutibismo1909]

🤯 WTF