Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
The Cure · 1987
74 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A kaleidoscopic blend of soaring melodies and dark, introspective lyrics wrapped in lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional fluctuations
- interplay of light and dark
- for late-night introspection
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- moments of cathartic release
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked The Cure's rise to wider recognition with commercial success and hit singles.
- Themes
- introspective longing· kaleidoscopic romance· playful chaos
- Career context
- Released on May 25, 1987, 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me' was The Cure's first double album and their follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'The Head on the Door.' This marked a significant moment in their career as they embraced a broader musical palette, balancing pop sensibilities with their signature gothic sound. By this time, The Cure had solidified their status as leading figures in alternative rock, paving the way for future explorations into diverse musical styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Siouxsie and the Banshees· Joy Division· The Sisters of Mercy
- If this clicks, go next to
- Disintegration — It continues the lush soundscapes and introspective themes found in the current album.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Peepshow by Siouxsie and the Banshees — Shares a similar blend of dark romanticism with lush instrumentation and playful chaos.Ocean Rain by Echo & the Bunnymen — Combines soaring melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a kaleidoscopic sonic landscape.Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths — Explores themes of longing and introspection wrapped in jangly guitars and rich production.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Kiss".
- 1 The Kiss Start here 6:14
- 2 Catch 2:44
- 3 Torture 4:18
- 4 If Only Tonight We Could Sleep 4:53
- 5 Why Can’t I Be You? 3:14
- 6 How Beautiful You Are 5:14
- 7 The Snakepit 6:59
- 8 Hey You!!! 2:22
- 9 Just Like Heaven 3:30
- 10 All I Want 5:19
- 11 Hot Hot Hot!!! 3:33
- 12 One More Time 4:30
- 13 Like Cockatoos 3:39
- 14 Icing Sugar 3:49
- 15 The Perfect Girl 2:34
- 16 A Thousand Hours 3:23
- 17 Shiver and Shake 3:28
- 18 Fight 4:27
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Cure's catalog. This album marked The Cure's rise to wider recognition with commercial success and hit singles.
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