Boys Don't Cry
The Cure · 1980
36 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A vibrant blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and existential dread.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- youthful angst and introspective themes
- short tracks for quick engagement
- late-night drives with friends
- sing-along moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established The Cure's reputation in the post-punk scene with notable singles.
- Career context
- Released on February 5, 1980, 'Boys Don’t Cry' was The Cure's debut album, establishing them as pioneers in the post-punk scene. At this point, the band was still evolving their sound, transitioning from their earlier, more raw demos to a more polished production that would define their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· Joy Division· The Sisters of Mercy
- If this clicks, go next to
- Seventeen Seconds — Continues the introspective themes with a darker, more atmospheric sound.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Boys Don’t Cry".
- 1 Boys Don’t Cry Start here 2:34
- 2 Plastic Passion 2:14
- 3 10:15 Saturday Night 3:40
- 4 Accuracy 2:18
- 5 Object 2:58
- 6 Jumping Someone Else’s Train 2:56
- 7 Subway Song 1:55
- 8 Killing an Arab 2:23
- 9 Fire in Cairo 3:22
- 10 Another Day 3:43
- 11 Grinding Halt 2:49
- 12 World War 2:30
- 13 Three Imaginary Boys 3:11
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Cure's catalog. Established The Cure's reputation in the post-punk scene with notable singles.
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