Is Mixed Up a good place to start with The Cure?

Yes, Mixed Up is recommended as a starting point for new The Cure listeners. A vibrant reimagining of classic tracks, blending atmospheric soundscapes with infectious grooves and extended arrangements. Released in 1990, 'Mixed Up' is The Cure's first remix album, following their highly acclaimed 'Disintegration' from 1989. At this point, the band was enjoying significant commercial success and critical acclaim, solidifying their status as leaders in the alternative rock scene. This album showcases their willingness to experiment with their own legacy while appealing to a dance-oriented audience.

Mixed Up works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, vibrant reimagining of classics and infectious grooves for dancing.

How many songs are on Mixed Up?

Mixed Up has 12 tracks, running approximately 81 minutes.

Mixed Up

The Cure · 1990

81 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk

A vibrant reimagining of classic tracks, blending atmospheric soundscapes with infectious grooves and extended arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
vibrant reimagining of classics
infectious grooves for dancing
peaks of energy and atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — First remix album, showcasing a new approach to The Cure's classic tracks.
Themes: haunting dancefloors· dark whimsy· extended soundscapes
Career context: Released in 1990, 'Mixed Up' is The Cure's first remix album, following their highly acclaimed 'Disintegration' from 1989. At this point, the band was enjoying significant commercial success and critical acclaim, solidifying their status as leaders in the alternative rock scene. This album showcases their willingness to experiment with their own legacy while appealing to a dance-oriented audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Siouxsie and the Banshees· Joy Division· The Sisters of Mercy
If this clicks, go next to: Integration — Continues the reimagined sound with fresh interpretations and extended mixes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Technique by New Order — Merges dance rhythms with atmospheric soundscapes, reflecting a similar blend of whimsy and darkness.

Violator by Depeche Mode — Offers haunting melodies and electronic textures that echo the emotional depth and groove of 'Mixed Up'.

Surrender by The Chemical Brothers — Explores expansive soundscapes and infectious beats, capturing the essence of dance-friendly atmospheric experimentation.