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Seventeen Seconds

The Cure · 1980

35 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk

A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and ethereal melodies that captures the essence of early gothic rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive journey through melancholy
  • evocative atmosphere for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Seventeen Seconds is The Cure's second studio album, released on April 22, 1980, following their debut album Three Imaginary Boys. This album marked a significant shift in their sound towards a darker, more atmospheric style, solidifying their place in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Reflection 2:08
  • 2 Play for Today 3:41
  • 3 Secrets 3:20
  • 4 In Your House 4:07
  • 5 Three 2:34
  • 6 The Final Sound 0:52
  • 7 A Forest 5:55
  • 8 M 3:03
  • 9 At Night 5:54
  • 10 Seventeen Seconds 3:59

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