Greatest Hits

by The Cure

Overview

The Cure were never afraid of artistically defining themselves. They had their own sound, an eerie glamour surrounding a dark whimsicality, yet fans flocked to them throughout the '80s and '90s. Commercial or cult favorites, they're impressive as being one of the '80s' seminal bands who culled more than 30 critical singles. Compilations like 1986's Staring at the Sea: The Singles and 1997's Galore showcased the Cure's accessibility; therefore, having a solid greatest-hits collection might be a bit nonessential. Then again, releasing an album like this at the tip of the new millennium calls for a celebration, and that's what the Cure did. They collected 16 amazing cuts which spanned 23 years and recall what once was. From the saucy synth strut of "The Walk" and the cabaret stylings of "The Lovecats" to the lilting swan songs of "Lovesong" and "Just Like Heaven," the Cure's ever-changing moods were switched up for something desirable and blissful. They are selectively classic, leaving this package to be its own storybook of sorts. The Cure did treat the fans with two new songs: "Cut Here" rises with early sounds of Madchester, but the glitzy swirls of "Just Say Yes" mark the Cure's return to form. Republica's Saffron joins Robert Smith for something campy and carefree. Greatest Hits is basically for the fans who have to have everything, but also a decent collection for those who never fully enraptured themselves with the Cure. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

Product Details

Release Date:	11/13/2001
Label:	Elektra
UPC:	0075596272629

Tracks

1. Boys Don't Cry
2. A Forest
3. Let's Go to Bed
4. The Walk
5. The Lovecats
6. In Between Days
7. Close to Me
8. Why Can't I Be You?
9. Just Like Heaven
10. Lullaby
11. Lovesong
12. Never Enough
13. High
14. Friday I'm in Love
15. Mint Car
16. Wrong Number
17. Cut Here
18. Just Say Yes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Cure   Primary Artist,Vocals
Steve Goulding   Drums
Andy Anderson   Bass
Boris Williams   Drums,Percussion
Lol Tolhurst   Drums,Keyboards,Percussion
Jason Cooper   Drums,Percussion
Roger O'Donnell   Keyboards
Porl Thompson   Guitar,Keyboards
Perry Bamonte   Guitar,Keyboards
Mathieu Hartley   Keyboards
Phil Thornalley   Bass
Simon Gallup   Bass,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
Saffron   Vocals
Reeves Gabrels   Guitar
Michael Dempsey   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Robert Smith   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,6-String Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Francis Milano   Musician
Matthieu Hartley   Composer
Tim Young   Mastering
Paul Thompson   Composer
Allen   Mixing,Producer
Steve Nye   Producer
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing
Boris Williams   Composer
Chris Parry   Mixing,Producer
Lol Tolhurst   Composer,Lyricist
Jimmy Thackery   Composer
The Cure   Composer,Producer
David M. Allen   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
Jason Cooper   Composer
Mark Saunders   Mixing,Producer,Remix Engineer
Roger O'Donnell   Composer
Porl Thompson   Composer
Perry Bamonte   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Mathieu Hartley   Composer
Phil Thornalley   Producer
Mike Hedges   Engineer
Hartley   Composer
Paul Corkett   Mixing
Steve Lyon   Engineer,Producer
Simon Gallup   Composer
Johannes Brahms   Composer
Mark Plati   Mixing,Producer
Michael Dempsey   Composer
Alan Moulder   Mixing
Robert Smith   Mixing,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
George Reisz   Musician
Dave Allen   Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer
Stylorouge   Design,Photography,Art Direction
Laurence Tolhurst   Composer
Nye   Mixing,Producer