"Plainsong", the album's opener, "set the mood for Disintegration perfectly", according to biographer Jeff Apter, by "unravelling ever so slowly in a shower of synths and guitars, before Smith steps up to the mic, uttering snatches of lyrics ('I'm so cold') as if he were reading from something as sacred as the Dead Sea Scroll. The band's notably greater popularity in the United States—virtually every concert in the leg was sold out—caused Smith to break down, and threatened the band's future: "It's reached a stage where I personally can't cope with it," he said, "so I've decided this is the last time we're gonna tour. "[4] Erlewine went on to praise Disintegration for being "darkly seductive", and "a hypnotic, mesmerizing record". This, coupled with a distaste for the group's newfound popularity, caused Smith to lapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs, the effects of which had a strong influence on the production of the album. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1989 Smooth Vinyl release of Disintegration on Discogs. Smith consequently began to write music without the rest of the band. "[45] In the South Park episode "Mecha-Streisand", Kyle Broflovski called it "the best album ever"; the show's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are fans of The Cure, and had got Smith to voice himself in this episode. Does Amazon care? "[15] Tolhurst did in fact briefly reunite with the band in 2011 during the Reflection tour. Three singles were released during 1982 and 1983 that were a significant divergence in style; essentially, pop hits. [24] In the UK, the lead single "Lullaby" became The Cure's highest charting hit in their home country when it reached number five. Cured – The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys. Disintegration (Live At Wembley 07/89) 11. It is also slightly warped. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disintegration_%28The_Cure_album%29 The record edge has a blob of extra vinyl that was not trimmed in the manufacturing process. [8], The band's 1987 double album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me resulted in further commercial success, with a sold-out world tour booked in its wake. has been added to your Cart. Stick to the CD or maybe take a chance with a UK pressing. Well, de-gustibus ...Picture of you is the defining moment and what a song. It was voted the #4 best Cure song in a 2016 Rolling Stone readers' poll. Roger O'Donnell's keyboards add both extra shade and melody, while Smith's singing is intentionally delivered in a combination of cutting clarity and low resignation, at times further distorted with extra vocal treatments. Disintegration is the eighth studio album by English rock band the Cure, released on 2 May 1989 by Fiction Records. The band performed numerous high-profile concerts, including shows in front of more than 40,000 fans over two nights in Paris and their first performances in Eastern Europe. The Cure's album eighth deep into their (late) 80s career, rich with stylistic shifts that never harmed their innovative consistency. "[18] Smith felt the song was a perfect opener for the record, describing it as "very lush, very orchestral". The material he had written instantly took a dismal, depressing form, which he credited to "the fact that I was gonna be thirty". Beautiful song, I love the lyrics. Well, de-gustibus ...Picture of you is the defining moment and what a song. But throwing that one in sort of upsets people a bit because they think, 'That doesn't fit'. Vinyl produced from the original masters ! Smith's depression prior to the recording of Disintegration gave way to the realization on his 29th birthday that he would turn 30 in one year. It was the end of a golden period. Probably one of the most beautiful songs ever written. This realization was frightening to him, as he felt all the masterpieces in rock and roll had been completed well before the band members reached such an age. Smith, who was influenced by the acid house movement that had exploded in London that summer, released a predominantly electronic remix album, Mixed Up, in 1990.[47]. Mine arrived with splits in the inner sleeves. "[18], The Prayer Tour began in Europe shortly after the release of the album. [27] Disintegration was certified silver (60,000 copies shipped) in the United Kingdom,[28] and by 1992 had sold more than three million copies worldwide. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Dead Wax - Side Two: MASTERDISK DMM HW STE 60855 B7DMM 1 1 Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017. Released on Electra Records in the U.S. FIRST PRESSING. O'Donnell, after two years with the group, left to pursue a solo career, and was replaced by the band's guitar technician Perry Bamonte. I love it, especially "Fascination Street". Broken bonds, old lies, missed opportunities, belated realizations. [34], In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave Disintegration four-and-a-half out of five stars, and applauded the band by saying, "The Cure's gloomy soundscapes have rarely sounded so alluring [and] the songs – from the pulsating, ominous 'Fascination Street' to the eerie, string-laced 'Lullaby' – have rarely been so well-constructed and memorable. Disintegration was Smith's thematic return to a dark and gloomy aesthetic that The Cure had explored in the early 1980s. With the singles "In-Between Days" and "Close to Me", the band became a viable commercial force in the United States for the first time. (Prices may vary for AK and HI. Disintegration is the eighth studio album by English alternative rock band The Cure, released on May 1, 1989. When the band entered Hook End Manor Studios, their attitude had turned sour towards Tolhurst's escalating alcohol abuse, although Smith insisted that his displeasure was caused by a meltdown in the face of recording the band’s career-defining album and reaching 30. Well, de-gustibus ...Picture of you is the defining moment and what a song. Here are songs of remembrance that, through their deep candor, transcend the individual level to explore universal longings and fears. People regard Disintegration as the The Cure's top. It received double-platinum status in the US, making this the band's best-selling album to date. Dead Wax - Side One: MASTERDISK HW STE 60855 ADMM 7 SP 1 1. Smith himself delivers the lyric softly, with gentle passion. It was greeted with a warm critical reception before later being acclaimed, eventually being placed at number 116 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". I've been a long time fan of The Cure for many years & Disintegration has always been one of my favourite album by them. "Prayers for Rain", a depressing track (Raggett noted: "the phrase 'savage torpor' probably couldn't better be applied anywhere else than to this song") sees Thompson and Smith "treating their work to heavy duty flanging, delay, backwards-run tapes and more to set the slow, moody crawl of the track. He noted that without "Lovesong", Disintegration would have been radically different: "That one song, I think, makes many people think twice. He sought to abandon the mood present on Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me and the pop singles they had released, and rather recreate the atmosphere of the band's fourth album Pornography (1982). This, coupled with a distaste for the group's newfound popularity, caused Smith to lapse back into the use of hallucinogenic drugs, the effect… Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2019, Superb vinyl remaster of an amazing album, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2020. ), Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. As he neared the age of 30, vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith had felt an increased pressure to follow up on the band's pop successes with a more enduring work. So, I would avoid US/Rhino pressings of this album. Yup, both discs have a wobble (see video of stylus head wandering about). Isn’t enough to noticeably distort the actual playback, but...c’mon Rhino! "[35], Disintegration has been included in numerous "Best Of" lists. "[19], Much of the album made use of a considerable amount of guitar effects. The 1989 album was originally expanded in 2010 and the three-disc set offered remastered audio, a bonus disc of demos and an expanded and remixed version of the Entreat live album (called Entreat Plus for this set). "[20] Others, like the title track, are notable for "Smith's commanding lead guitar lines [that are] scaled to epic heights while at the same time buried in the mix, almost as if they're trying to burst from behind the upfront rhythm assault. If I could give this negative stars I would. People regard Disintegration as the The Cure's top. The entire ensemble sounds as though they're playing in a massive metal trash can. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Please try again. "[17] Despite rumours that Smith was one of the only contributors to the record, he confirmed that more than half of the dozen tracks on Disintegration had substantial musical input from the rest of the band. The record marks a return to the introspective gothic rock style the band had established in the early 1980s. [13] The other members, finally, threatened to quit if Tolhurst was not fired before the end of the recording session. So here you go! When Tolhurst arrived to the mixing of the album, and then became excessively drunk, a shouting match ensued and he left the building furious; three weeks later, Smith decided to terminate his tenure with the band prior to the band's upcoming tour. Listen to Disintegration (Deluxe Edition) by The Cure on VIBBIDI - Browse every single Songs, Tracklists, Music Videos, Remixes, Fan Covers, Live Performances, … Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019. Ever since then I realised that record companies don't have a fucking clue what The Cure does and what The Cure means. So, like many others have stated here, the pressing plant seems to have done a botched job with these. [26] The success of Disintegration was such that the March 1990 final single "Pictures of You" reached number 24 on the British charts, despite the fact that the album had been released a year earlier. Vinyl Deluxe Edition terrible quality, returned, Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019. Disintegration would go on to become The Cure’s finest work, created by a band at the peak of their powers. Pitch also seems off on some songs. [17], Disintegration is characterized by a significant usage of synthesizers and keyboards, slow, "droning" guitar progressions and Smith's introspective vocals. They would be something like 'sleep now, pretty baby or you won't wake up at all. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Sold by skyvo-direct-usa and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. The Cure also released a live album titled Entreat (1991), which compiled songs entirely off Disintegration from their performance at Wembley Arena, and despite claims that The Cure would never tour again, Smith accepted an invitation to headline the Glastonbury Festival. "[30] Melody Maker reviewer Chris Roberts dismissed the claims that Disintegration was not a miserable record and, noting the tone of the album and its lack of melody ("You'll be lucky to find a tune on here. This is supposed to be a luxe repress, not some cut rate off the back of a truck thing. "[22] The lyrics were a notable shift in his ability to reveal affection. [29], In a contemporary review for Rolling Stone, music critic Michael Azerrad gave the album three-and-a-half out of five stars and felt that, "while Disintegration doesn't break new ground for the band, it successfully refines what the Cure does best". Fast Amazon shipping, delivery tracking number, no hassle return policy - your satisfaction is guaranteed! As Tolhurst's alcohol consumption increased, the other band members would tease Tolhurst, leading Smith to later comment that his behaviour was similar to that of "some kind of handicapped child being constantly poked with a stick". [44] Paste named the album at tenth in their list "The 50 Best New Wave Albums. Writer Mat Snow observed: "The Cure have studied well the art of the tragic bass line, the hesitant and melancholy guitar lick, the funereal keyboard coloration". "[7] Following the return of guitarist Porl Thompson and bassist Simon Gallup and the addition of drummer Boris Williams in 1984, Smith and keyboardist Lol Tolhurst continued to integrate more pop-oriented themes with the release of the group's sixth studio album The Head on the Door (1985). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 I could even picture my tattered cassette copy of Concert: The Cure Live, and all the “anomalies” that filled up the flipside. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. "[16] "Pictures of You", while upbeat, contained poignant lyrics ("Screamed at the make-believe/Screamed at the sky/You finally found all your courage to let it all go") with a "two-chord cascade of synthesizer slabs, interweaving guitar and bass lines, passionate singing and romantic lyrics. The premise for the song came to Smith after remembering lullabies his father would sing him when he could not sleep: "[My father] would always make them up. Disk surfaces like new. The track was written by Smith as a means to list his physical and artistic shortcomings. [43] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation as evidenced by the SP in the run out groove. We've decided that we don't like playing stadiums that large." [32] Q gave the album a three-star rating out of five, mainly comparing it to Joy Division's work. The Cure * Disintegration 180grm heavy weight double vinyl Digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Robert Smith Complete 12 song … [16] The sound of the album was a shock to the band's American label Elektra Records; the label requested Smith shift the release date back several months. “Disintegration” is a fan favorite. The lyrics had a noticeably different mood than the rest of the record, but Smith felt it was an integral component of the album: "It's an open show of emotion. '"[18], Disintegration was released in May 1989 and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position the band had placed on the chart at that point. It's nearly surprising. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. The album's third track, "Closedown", contains layers of keyboard texture complemented with a slow, gloomy guitar line. The first concert in the United States was at New Jersey's Giants Stadium, where 44,000 people attended; 30,000 tickets were purchased on the first day alone. Smith deliberately sought to record an album that was depressing, as it was a reflection of the despondency he felt at the time. There is no visible gunk on the record but the first couple of tracks have frequent scratching noises. Sad that such a wonderful album gets delivered as near garbage quality. Horrible pressing......seriously awful....unlistenable, Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018. [35] The album placed at number 14 in Entertainment Weekly's "New Classics: The 100 Best Albums from 1983 to 2008. Smith’s dark ruminations of lost love and despair would transform the band from cult status to mainstream adulation, with posters of them adorning the walls of … [14] Despite Tolhurst's ejection from the group, Smith told NME in April 1989, "He'll probably be back by Christmas. After all, there is plenty of doom and gloom on display to satisfy the most ardent Goth but that would be only telling half the story, for there are moments of beauty, tenderness and passion also. The family idea of the group really fell apart too after Disintegration. I own the album on cassette and CD and this LP is the worst I’ve ever heard it sound. Following the European leg, the band elected to travel to North America for their upcoming US leg by boat, instead of plane. It's not trying to be clever. Originally released in 1989, Disintegration has come of age and has been remastered by Robert Smith to coincide with it's 21st anniversary. Vinyl is muddy and noisy. The record marks a return to the introspective gothic rock style the band had established in the early 1980s. Anyone who has experienced the joy and sorrow--especially the sorrow--of love will find his or her deepest sentiments, noble and petty alike, echoed poetically here. Disintegration is a great album, of course, but my one-star rating here is for the lousy quality of the vinyl. Label is not even centered properly on discs. It was during this period that O'Donnell was asked by Smith to become a full-time member, instead of simply a touring musician. Feel free to comment and/or subscribe!All rights go to The Cure. "Plainsong" by The Cure with timed lyrics. --Al Massa. [25] The international follow-up single to "Lullaby", "Lovesong", became The Cure's highest charting hit in the United States, when it reached number two on the Billboard charts. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Label: Polygram - 839 353-1,Fiction Records Ltd. - FIXH 14 • Format: Vinyl LP, Album Smooth • Country: Europe • Genre: Electronic, Rock • Style: Alternative Rock, Goth Rock, Synth-pop The stadium was too big for us to take it all in. The lyrical focus is intensely personal throughout, and, with the exception of "Love Song," the mood is overwhelmingly dark and brooding. Despite the international success the band was now enjoying, internal friction was increasing due to Tolhurst's increasing alcoholism at the time. "[47] Cocaine use was prevalent, and only ended up distancing Smith from his fellow band members. Or a gag"), he commented that "The Cure have almost invisibly stopped making pop records". Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018. The album became the band's first commercial peak, charting at number three in the United Kingdom and at number 12 in the United States, and producing several hit singles including "Lovesong", which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It was a bit pretentious really, looking back, but I actually wanted an environment that was slightly unpleasant". Made me wonder if these are counterfeits? Roberts summarised the album as "challenging and claustrophobic, often poignant, often tedious. The record marks a return to the gloomy gothic rock style and introspective lyrics the band had established in the early 1980s, and is one of three quintessential Cure albums performed in entirety on the band's double live album, Trilogy. Displeased with the swollen egos he believed his bandmates possessed, Smith entered what he considered to be "one of my non-talking modes" deciding "I would be monk-like and not talk to anyone. There is also a definite flaw in the surface as well...no matter how much I clean the disc and needle I’m still getting a position - specific static tic each rotation. and E A S T embossed on the B Side Record Label. If that song wasn't on the record, it would be very easy to dismiss the album as having a certain mood. [9] At the end of the Kissing Tour in support of the album, Smith became uncomfortable with the side effects of being a pop star and moved to Maida Vale (in West London) with fiancée Mary Poole. Smith and Gallup shared a fear of flight, and ultimately lamented the upcoming dates, wishing to reduce the number of concerts they booked. 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