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The Cure - Greatest Hits

The Cure · 2001

142 min · 37 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscope of moody melodies and infectious hooks, capturing The Cure's evolution from post-punk pioneers to mainstream icons.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Just Like Heaven — This track exemplifies The Cure's signature blend of melancholy and romance, featuring an ethereal soundscape complemented by Robert Smith's emotive vocals.
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    Boys Don’t Cry Start here — As one of their earliest hits, this song captures the band's post-punk roots and reflects themes of vulnerability and regret, making it timeless.
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    Lovesong — This iconic love ballad showcases The Cure's ability to craft deeply emotional songs with memorable melodies, becoming a staple in their live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • melancholic reflective moments
  • nostalgic emotional connections
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — A comprehensive collection showcasing The Cure's evolution, ideal for new listeners.
Themes
post-punk nostalgia· gothic romance
Career context
By 2001, The Cure was well-established, having released their first album in 1979 and multiple influential records throughout the '80s and '90s. This compilation marked a moment of celebration for their extensive catalog, featuring hits that shaped alternative rock and solidified their legacy. The release followed their commercially successful album 'Bloodflowers' in 2000.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Boys Don’t Cry Start here 2:42
  • 2 A Forest 4:44
  • 3 Let’s Go to Bed 3:34
  • 4 The Lovecats 3:40
  • 5 The Caterpillar 3:42
  • 6 Inbetween Days 2:58
  • 7 Close to Me 3:41
  • 8 Why Can’t I Be You? 3:14
  • 9 Just Like Heaven 3:32
  • 10 Lullaby 4:10
  • 11 Lovesong 3:28
  • 12 Pictures of You 4:48
  • 13 Never Enough 4:28
  • 14 High 3:35
  • 15 Friday I’m in Love 3:35
  • 16 Mint Car 3:29
  • 17 Wrong Number 6:01
  • 18 Cut Here 4:10
  • 19 Just Say Yes 3:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Boys Don’t Cry Start here 3:02
  • 2 A Forest 4:50
  • 3 Let’s Go to Bed 3:34
  • 4 The Walk 3:26
  • 5 The Lovecats 3:48
  • 6 Inbetween Days 3:01
  • 7 Close to Me 3:43
  • 8 Why Can’t I Be You? 3:29
  • 9 Just Like Heaven 3:35
  • 10 Lullaby 4:12
  • 11 Lovesong 3:28
  • 12 Never Enough 4:45
  • 13 High 3:41
  • 14 Friday I’m in Love 3:30
  • 15 Mint Car 3:26
  • 16 Wrong Number 5:53
  • 17 Cut Here 4:11
  • 18 Just Say Yes 3:30

What to play next

The Cure
Listen next

The Cure

2004

Continues the blend of catchy melodies and introspective themes from the hits.
Bloodflowers
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Bloodflowers

2000

Sets the emotional tone leading into the compilation's highlights.
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