What artist/band should be next? 🤘🎸

Who else thinks Desintegration is the best album?

The Cure has been my favorite band since Boys Don't Cry (I know, showing my age), an when people ask me why I like them so much, I simply tell them that if dreams had sound, this would be that sound.

Fun fact: Tim Burton based Edward scissorhands from Robert Smith. The Cure has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. Being born in 86 and having aunts from the MTV era helped me appreciate and love growing up listening to these albums in their room and in their car. I know I’m late to the game but, if you haven’t done Depeche Mode, you should do Depeche Mode. Thank you

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Understanding Siouxsie Sioux & the Banshshee, or Bauhaus?

I'm glad you talked about this. It isn't strange to hear a cure fan say "The Cure saved my life". No lie. A lot of us are alive because we played the right track at the right time and it helped us cope.

Robert Smith and The Cure. They did something few have done. They had a pop side. But the real fans lived for the lp's. So, despite the despair and gloom in most songs they became huge. I liked the 10 minute songs with passion and angst. Others the 3 minute singles. Brilliant. BEST Band of the 80's.

Being goth, Robert Smith and The Cure have been a huge inspiration to me, and I am so thankful for everything they have done for the subculture, as well as music in general. Both the lyrics and sound are just so original and personal.

Right on. The cure, despite being one of the biggest bands of all time, I still think is greatly underrated. p.s. we should collab sometime.

A very interesting look into the fans of The Cure. I would never have thought about covering the fans of a group, so this is fantastic seeing you cover a usually unheard about side of music. Quite heart wrenching but also inspirational so thank you. I'm 44, so The Cure's music was the soundtrack to my formative years so it's great to hear they are still a much loved band with lots of younger fans. Love the channel and thanks again!!!

Thanks for having me appear in the video Lie!

I'm completely content with this video. I'm glad you didn't just share the history of this extraordinary band, but you actually delivered what "understanding" The Cure means to most of us. I think you really nailed the explaination about why Robert's music and writing are so widely appreciated. Also, this girl's story made me cry, as The Cure's music often does. But, as you said: it's not only "sad music". Well, some of it, yes. But most of their records contain sadness, longing, suffering and a lot of hope and peacfulness at the same time.

I was really scared oficial Robert Smith when I was a kid indeed. My cousin had a poster from in between days in his room (which was all painted black) and their neon make up in the poster would glow when the lights were turned off. I told him that a few years ago and he told me that if he knew where the poster was he would give it to me. I am still hoping he finds It, that poster was awesome.

I'm 45 so the Cure was a big part of me growing up.I remember my best friend dressed like Robert Smith through all of middle school.

Understanding Depeche Mode please!!

"looked like Edward Scissorhands" Haha, this character was inspired BY Robert Smith!

From The Edge of The Deep Green Sea is one of the greatest songs in history... And Mixed Up has such a great versions of some of their early songs. I had that cassette and it has traveled the world with me... ❤

Thank you for including my story :) The Cure also spoke to me in a way I forgot to mention which was since goth music tends to have a heavy bass line, I started playing the bass sometime in 2008 so I could play along, which gave my mind something to focus on when having a manic episode. So, in a way, the Cure led me to ways to cope with both ends of my bipolar, which I'm eternally thankful for.

Very nice approach, thank you! I have the feeling every The Cure fan, no matter how old, has a very personal story to tell about the love for this band. I've seldom seen so passionate and committed fans. As you analysed it, The Cure's lyrics are at the same time very universal, but never shallow. The music is often gloomy, but never without a positive note. The Cure's art is full of ambivalence and depth.

The way he strums, writes, remixes and pushed technology without altering the music to much was just great. Hints of his punk roots, pop, new wave, def their own sound and just that cure feel make them so unique and amazing. Robert tends to be influenced by art, poetry, and emotion and just nails all of it.

Pornography is my favorite album

Please do BAUHAUS next!

i would love to see understanding the pixies!!!!

Im in my 50's and have been listening to The Cure for over 30 years. The extended version of Love Song was played the instant "I now pronounce you man & wife" was declared at my wedding. Robert Smith with his voice and his writing has a way of encapsulating the spectrum of human emotions that very few artists have ever been capable of. I truly hope they will be included in the hall of fame for they are as worthy of the honor as any band in history.

The cure are my entire life! Thank u for all beautiful words . I'm in tears... 🇧🇷❤️

A lifelong Cure fan, l am born on the exact same day as Robert Smith. I feel drawn to his music. It's beautiful and going into the deep layers of songs like Strange days or Charlotte sometimes brings me a feeling of peace.

A video on Bob Dylan would be excellent!

One more factor most of us fans discuss about is the way Robert does things. He has a fantastic work ethic. He gathers his ideas, snippets of lyrics, inspiration from his and others' life experiences, and pours it all into his music-- all on his own terms. He doesn't hesitate to change the line up of the band if he thinks they're falling into a rut, there are memes and jokes about it but he does what he has to The band was with Fiction records for many years and hated how hemmed in they were by the legalities of belonging to a label. He often speaks about how he wants their music to speak for itself and that numbers and sales don't matter to them as much. They pour their heart into making every live appearance concert the best one. They encourage and welcome newer acts in the indie genre to open for their concerts. They don't do anything by halves and through it all Robert remains honest and true to his passion, not letting himself become a pawn pushed around in the music industry. I think most fans love the emotional honesty and transparency that he displays and how he leads his band the way he wants to.

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Not a huge The Cure fan, but this video is phenomenal. I think a lot that you said can be said about other big influental bands too, but you still told us why The Cure is as special as it is.

Disintegration is one of the greatest albums ever.

Disintegration was the first The Cure song I've heard, back when I was 12 or 13, and for years The Cure was my favourite band and definitely the most influential in my life, disintegration still has a special place in my heart, sometimes I almost forget myself when I'm listening to it

I can't listen to Pictures of You because it brings back a lot of memories

I still love The Cures music, now I'm 47, their music really helpede cope with my teenage depression and being a loner, I would thrive on his lyrics and his voice is heavenly, of like sharing my emotions. Love them forever!!

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I appreciate this video so much. The sound of The Cure is so cathartic for me. They helped me through my depression and anxiety and are still one of my absolute favorite bands.

Lie this is one of your best for sure. I can really see how much effort was put in and definitely was able to feel the love in this video.

The thing that got me into them: a few years back my bassist from the band i was playing in wanted to cover one of their songs. So as the band leader of the time i went through the entire discography in 3 days to find something that fits. It wasn't even a chore, they are a bit experimental but very easy to listen to. Anyway several hours into the listening spree, a bass theme hit me straight in the brain. And then a guitar....and another one. By the time i got to the next song i had already restarted the song enough times to be able to play the thing perfectly on guitar and bass(the melodies are easy, so it was probably around 20 times but still). And finally when the vocals clicked into place the hair on the back on my neck was standing up straight, my sister had walked into my room and asked me if i was ok because i had a blank stare. The amazingly complicated harmony of many simple parts had just about fried my brain The name of the song is Fascination street(somewhat appropriately),and you definitely need a good sound system to appreciate the majesty. I later went back and and listened back to a lot of other stuff. We ended up not covering anything. I dare not mess with perfection

46 here and the Cure was the first concert I've ever been, living in Brazil during the 80's when international bands rarely toured around these parts, it was such an event and as a 15 years old teen you can guess it was one of those moments I've never forgot. I was a very awkward and lonely kid so their lyrics, visuals and music fit like a glove, the first album I've heard was the Staring at The Sea singles collection, but I've became a bit obsessed and searched for their entire catalog through the years. I remember loving their experiments wth ethnic influences like the middle eastern tunes in The Top for instance, but of course when Disintegration released it blew my mind and became my favorite. I tend to prefer their darker, melancholic side but some of their pop, bubble gum hits were irresistible, stuff like Push for instance, with it's silly joyful mood.

Beautifully done. You’ve captured the emotions the Cure have given me over the years perfectly. Thank you.

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I adore when people say that they were scared by Robert Smith and Edward Scissorhands because they were my two first crushes

The Cure has been my favorite band since 1988 for me. Their Kiss Me album is my favorite and spoke to me. They define my spirit in so many ways. Thanks for covering them!

One of the memorable comments I ever read was another comment on Pictures Of You. It was something about a woman telling her story how her mother committed suicide when she was only a baby, her whole story that she learned about much later in life, and how she found her The Cure record with that song (she was a huge fan), and how she wrote a note to her (her daughter) by the lyrics of Pictures Of You when she was pregnant. It was so beautiful and heartbreaking like nothing I heard before.

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Well, I can relate so much to The Figurehead when it says "I will never be clean again" because I had a strange childhood. The Cure are one of my favorites band and I can relate to them so much, how I said to The Figurehead but to Lullaby too. Well, I was sexual abused hundred times when I was 7 years old and I was bullied for 8 years, and The Cure's music touch me in deep. I cry everytime when I listen to that two songs, well I can't listen too much to The Figurehead because it drives me crazy when I'm too sad. But most of the time their music make me feel better. The fact that I listen to music of who was abused is not a strange coincidence (for example GN'R too) but just because I can really understand who passed these things and the fact that I'm not the only one makes me go on and believe,, but sometimes is very hard. I have BPD, or more simple I am Borderline and Maladaptive Daydreamer but The Cure's music makes me dream fantastic things and later I feel better. I love Robert Smith and The Cure with all my heart! :) (Sorry for my english but I am Italian 😅)

I think this was your best one yet. Such a unique way to do research.

I like this analogy of the cure and Robert Smith. I myself got into the cure in mid eighties with disintegration. Although this narrator breaks down fans interst into 2 camps, those who love the music and those who love the lyrics, I think there are a small number of fans like myself who gravitate towards both. The cure explore all forms of music, but most of the songs in disintegration have undertones of classical and pop... love song, disintegration, homesick, pictures of you. Smith seems to sprinkle a lot of classical sound in his songs, wish was the same with twilight garden, to wish impossible things, and apart. I have always been drawn to that sound in his work but without the words accompaning that sound, It means nothing to me. Its a total package, this romantic interlude of audio pleasure. As a writer I adore him, as a lover of music I appreciate that sound. Robert smith to me is the ultimate musician, his music fills an emotional void because what he sings about are the subjects we struggle with as human beings loss, broken hearts, bad relationships, abuse, neglect, hope, dreams, survival, and he taps into that with honest intentions. Thats why I adore this band... always and forever the cure 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

This has got to be your best video so far! Great work!!!!! 👏👏👏

The album Wish helped me cope with my mother's death! So Amazing! This band one of my very favorites! ❤❤❤

This is really spot on. I don't really listen to music for the lyrics, but the Cure's music has really helped me a lot through difficult times. Disintegration is an album I can always turn to when my depression and anxiety are around.

Thank you. This was a great perspective. I was suggested your video cause I watched one of their videos and I’m glad I clicked on this! 🙏🏼

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Do Sonic Youth

Thank you for featuring The Cure. The band has been a great inspiration to me when I was growing up in the 80's, especially when I was going through some personal problems. Both lyrics and melody spoke to me. I remember playimg their album and just sitting... and feeling and swallowing every word or phrase from their songs. Pictures of You, A letter to Elise, Love Song and Lullaby were always on repeat. I like all actually; there's too many to mention. I recall Robert mentioning that Friday, I'm in Love was one of the songs he was challenged writing or doing. It means, he finds songs with deeper meaning easier to make or compose rather than the simple ones. He's a brilliant musician! Love The Cure and forever will be cherished. ❤️

I am 45 and have listened to The Cure since the age of 12, I have seen them 18 times in concert. All through my teen years I had my hair like Robert's. They are still and have always been my favorite band for a lot of reasons. They are my go to anytime I am going through something I feel I cannot handle on my own. You are right, Robert sings about feelings we all experience in life, he makes me feel like he understands and I am not alone. The Cure has forever been a big part of my life and will always be. When listening to them I like to close my eyes and feel their music in my soul, sometimes I cry and sometimes I dance. I will forever be grateful for this band, I really hope they understand how much they are loved.

The cure is the world for me since i was a little kid, discovered them when i was 10 with a song called love song, English is not my native language but somehow i could understand the lyrics and what they meant, the music itself touched me in a way i have never felt, i listened to the song the whole day and found something new every time, from that day on everytime i feel alone i go to my CD player and put a cure record on. When you find something that makes you feel so many emotions with a simple word or chord it's just like magic.

please do the doorsss... i would be so happy... pls ill luv u... pls

Nailed it. Good video sir. I have always found their music calls to me...the sound gets me first and then the poetry of Smith's lyrics keep me in.

You have done a tremendous amount of work on this video , might be your best video until now. I have also recently started listening to The Cure , the animation and the way of presentation on this video is amazing.

What a wonderful examination on what the cure ultimately means to all of us

Im seeing them in March!!! 😍😍😍

The Cure are like family to me. I've been listening to them since I was like 6 th grade. I'm 43. I always go back to a cure jam when I need a friend. I

After watching this I’d like to share a bit of my story. I don’t remember much of anything from my childhood up until middle school. I only remember a handful of events and people. However, remember clear as day as far back as the first home I ever lived in (which we were in for the first 3 or 4 years of my life) was The Cure’s music. My family would always clean house on Saturday. I can’t remember how frequently but at least once a month. When we did this my mom would play music. Usually a random grab bag of her favourite artists and songs. I distinctly remember The Cure was always one of them. After moving to a new state when I was seven, losing all my friends, and then having great difficulty making and keeping friends. I began to fall into depression rather early at about age twelve (7th grade). I felt like a complete outcast, and utterly alone. Even when with my few friends. That’s when I started listening to The Cure a lot more. They reminded me of my childhood. Or rather the feeling of my childhood, seeing as I don’t retain many memories from then. They made me feel less alone, and less dependent on others. I still struggled severely with depression but they helped me through it until more recently when I found my truth. I still struggle depression but nowhere near to the extent I did. I know that I can, in part, thank The Cure, and other bands, for keeping me company when I’m not in a generative state of mind.

Still the Doors, bro!

Understanding Brian Wilson

I think that it’s nice that a gothic, outcast band like The Cure has managed to reach such a large audience. They say that when you try to appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one, which is mostly true, but the Cure stands as the lone exception. The Cure appeals to the pop loving crowds just as much as it appeals to gothic crowds who yearn for something ethereal and blue. Their diversity is the reason they sound so timeless.

Brilliant concept for approaching this video and great execution. One of your most thoughtful videos. Thanks Lie!

You should do one on Lou Reed apart from the velvet underground

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So glad you changed up the usualt information providing and made this one so much more special. Best band of the 80’s for sure. Great video.

The Cure is my favorite band and to me the sound and lyrics are inseparable. Their music always makes me happier.

Understanding Billy Corgan / Smashing Pumpkins !!!

Deep and excellent analysis! Congrats and congratulation for your sharpness!

I love this "Understanding The Cure"...you did a wonderful job. You let the fans speak through your video and it is amazing. Everything you said is true and more, thank you!!!

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I wouild really love you taking on The Black Keys.

You absolutely nailed this one. When I was 19 and my Dad was dying from cancer, the rest of my family couldn't understand why I was turning to this band instead of talking to all of them about how painful it was. It was because RS got what I was going through, and specifically when you point out it's about accepting life AND death and having someone be there to encompass all of it into a song, I didn't get that from joy division, siouxsie, Bauhaus or any other band lumped into the broad genre that I will not title (they'll all come after me lol)...RS lyrics and the music had a wide appeal and universal messages. My family kept death at arms length, but I found I had to embrace it in order to survive the pain. I'm so thankful for this band. Thank you!!!!

Nicely done, as usual, with a different approach this time. Pictures of You is probably my favourite Cure song. I saw them once live, back in 1988!

What band the Depeche Mode.

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Amazing work, this channel deserves more subscribers

this was beautiful! thank you. i tend to talk a lot but i just can't right now. i'm deeply touched.

They're Hall of Famers now! Class of 2019 Congratulations!

Understanding The Dillinger Escape Plan...good luck with that one

Literally I love your channel (I’m the same girl that bought the book you requested or did a video on a few days back) anyway the cure has been my absolute obsession since I was young I used to put red lipstick all over my lips and pretend to be Smith. The cure was the first band my dad ever got me into and the first band I ever adored from deep down into my bones. When I was in high school I made friends with class mates and teachers over my love of the cure. Me and my form tutor bonded over a song called “inbetween days” and even gave me a pen drive with the song on it when I left in 2016. I got home and listened to the song and cried. Lol the cure helped me build connections with other people and The cure was actually the first concert I ever went to with my dad. He always plays “play for today” and “a forest” on his bass guitar and I will always remember him playing those songs as early as my baby years. I love the cure so much and always will. My dream is to meet Robert smith and give him a big kiss from me hahaha for being absolutely amazing and looking absolutely ridiculous but loving every minute of him being him. I think his music is emotional but relatable and that’s why people enjoy it. And also because not all 13 albums are the exact same. Some albums are more up beat and heavier and others are very deep, emotional and sad. That’s why I love them. A song for every mood and quotes of songs to relate to. As the song M says “hello image sing me a line from your favourite song”

I'm 26 now...i have a tattoo of The Cure...the only band i did and ever will literally write their name on me...i discovered them through The Crow...also my favorite movie...(a masterpiece with an insane story...in the movie and also behind it) i was 9 years old...when i first heard their music it digged deep in my brain...i remember being 13 when i finally found out the name of the band...it was an instant addiction...i feel the music, the lyrics...if u ask me...i'd say i'm the white line between those who love them for the music or lyrics...if i can describe them in one sentence...it's this: "Thanks to The Cure...i discovered a hidden and lingering beauty VERY VERY VERY deep inside sadness and depression...in short...not once thanks to their music i found myself explodeing in laughter because i felt it was so comforting to cry in that moment...like it was such a happy feeling that i felt soo sad." I'm not and never was bipolar...but i just always felt like as soon as i cried a little bit...hearing them just stuffed me in a cannon and shot me right back up. THANK YOU The Cure...for lovely memories...for salty tears that turned into red cheeked laughters and for makeing me feel it all! 🖤

Great video man, there is no band like the cure.

PLEASE DO THE PIXIES!!!! I MISSED THE POLL

Dear Lie, for someone who was not into the Cure, you really have a deep understanding & appreciation for the band. Kudos !!🤩

This is an awesome video, ive never listened to The Cure but i love how you did this, this is a great idea you should do more

The Cure! Outstanding band!!!! 👍👍👍

Please do a next classic thing. UNDERSTANDING JEFFERSON AIRPLANE

Awwwww thanks for doing this, this was amazing! The cure is my favorite band, I adore them! They're songs are just so expressive, you can feel the most beautiful sunny day or a beautiful snowy evening or being in the darkest Castle or in the most gloomy nostalgic beach and they can even make you feel like you are going to an adventure with their music! They can move you to places! I really, really love them

Robert Smith is perfect. His song writing, singing, everything. He's forever with me since I have him tattooed on me💕 I first fell I love with him when my aunt would play his music while she got ready for school back in 1984.. I was 4 and always woke up and sit on her bed, listening to Robert's voice. I'm 38 now, and to this day; listening to him makes any grey day brighten up.. #ForeverMyRobert ❤❤

I suggest searching "Watching Me Fall" by The Cure for understanding their sound and lyrics. It's a track from the great 2000 album "Bloodflowers"

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I love this video🖤And I really appreciate the work you put into it :)

Oh I love your work, always leaves me so incredibly inspired