Happily Ever After
The Cure · 1981
73 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
Ethereal soundscapes merge with haunting melodies, embodying the melancholic essence of early gothic rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- melancholic ambiance for late nights
- haunting melodies that linger
- for reflective solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Happily Ever After' came shortly after The Cure's breakthrough album 'Seventeen Seconds'. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the post-punk landscape and experimenting with darker themes and atmospheric sound textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· Joy Division· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Reflection 2:10
- 2 Play for Today 3:39
- 3 Secrets 3:20
- 4 In Your House 4:09
- 5 Three 2:35
- 6 The Final Sound 0:54
- 7 A Forest 5:56
- 8 M 3:05
- 9 At Night 5:56
- 10 Seventeen Seconds 4:07
- 11 The Holy Hour 4:27
- 12 Primary 3:37
- 13 Other Voices 4:30
- 14 All Cats Are Grey 5:28
- 15 The Funeral Party 4:15
- 16 Doubt 3:13
- 17 The Drowing Man 4:50
- 18 Faith 6:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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