Robert Smith: "The Cure will release a new album soon"

[Ulrich]

But it will be unforgivable as it always is.

Let's hope it won't be that bad.   

But I guess you meant to say "unforgettable". 

[Ulrich]

The band has launched this domain as well:

songsofalost.world

Snippet of "Alone" is now online there to listen to! 

[Ulrich]

https://post-punk.com/the-cure-shares-snippets-of-alone-from-songs-of-a-lost-world/

The Cure have once again proven their knack for cryptic allure, dropping enigmatic breadcrumbs teasing the next chapter in their storied career. This time, it comes in the form of a tantalizing clip for the song "Alone," which is likely to be the first single from their long-awaited new album Songs of a Lost World. For those who've been following their sprawling 2022-2023 tour, "Alone" was the curtain-raiser for their live set—a brooding, slow-burner that immediately cast a lunar shadow over the night.

The band, ever the purveyors of mystery, shared parts of the clip via their mailing list and WhatsApp channel, with subscribers receiving a message containing the ominous lyric, "This is the end of every song we sing." Then, in a typically oblique fashion, another message arrived: "Want to hear 'Alone?'" A simple "YES" sent fans spiraling into a digital scavenger hunt, leading them to return to the newly unveiled Songs of a Lost World website. With a few cryptic clicks—specifically once again changing the Roman numerals to the album's release date, "I XI MMXXIV"—listeners were greeted with the stone-face image (which was previously used on tour badges and credentials during 2022 and 2023) this time accompanied by a snippet of Smith's plaintive voice delivering those foreboding lyrics.

Meanwhile, billboards promoting Songs of a Lost World have begun cropping up in cities around the globe, further cementing the sense that something monumental is on the horizon. The signs—literal and figurative—point toward GPS coordinates leading to a Tower in Robert Smith's hometown of Blackpool, where it all began, and a November 1 release date. However, The Cure remains tight-lipped on confirming details...

[dsanchez]

"Alone" will debut this September 26th in BBC Radio 6. Details below:

ALONE
OUT SEPT 26 | 12PM BST | 7AM EST | 9PM AEST
EXCLUSIVE FIRST PLAY WITH #MARYANNEHOBBS @BBC6Music pic.twitter.com/CZbqle5coE

— The Cure (@thecure) September 23, 2024

[Ulrich]

Yes! Here 2 articles about it:

https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/the-cure/alone-new-single-release-date-details/

The Cure have confirmed details of their first new single in 16 years.

Titled Alone, the song is taken from the band's forthcoming album Songs Of A Lost World.

Alone will be available from midday BST on Thursday 26th September on the band's original label, Fiction.

The single artwork has been designed by The Cure's long-term collaborator, Andy Vella, who has been working with the band since the 1981 single Primary.

https://www.clashmusic.com/news/the-cure-will-release-new-single-alone-this-week/

The Cure will release new single 'Alone' later this week.

[dsanchez]

This Thursday listen BBC Radio 6 here

https://bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_6music

If you have problems connecting from your country install to connect as if you were in the UK

https://www.tunnelbear.com/

[Rietan]

'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice / guitar / 6string bass / keyboard, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums / percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales.

https://shopeu.thecure.com/products/songs-of-a-lost-world-deluxe-cd


PERRY WAS NOT INCLUDED 

[dsanchez]

Closing this topic - for further discussion on the now confirmed 'Songs of a Lost World' album let's continue the chat here: https://curefans.com/index.php?topic=9840.0