The 1972 album that became Robert Smith’s mantra for being a rock star

The first album The Cure's Robert Smith ever bought became an enduring influence on his musical style, and eventually, the album's creator became a good friend.

“As an English boy at the time, you’re encouraged not to show your emotion”: How the young Robert Smith created one of The Cure’s definitive songs

The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man trying to win back the love of his life having “said too much, been too unkind”.
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Big Sonic Heaven: Robert Smith and The Twilight Sad team up, songs from deary + more

In tonight’s Big Sonic Heaven, we featured music from The Twilight Sad’s new album which features Robert Smith on bass and ...
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The Cure’s ‘Acoustic Hits’ Gets Robert Smith-remastered Vinyl Treatment For Record Store Day 2026 (ALBUM REVIEW)

Released as a companion piece to 2001’s Greatest Hits, Acoustic Hits strips The Cure’s catalog down to its core and puts the ...