Post by The Curmudgeon on Jan 23, 2013 22:06:14 GMT 2
Shiiiit, no WAY are we half way through this series already? Time flies when the hits are playing, I guess.
Anyway, this week we look at a band that achieved quite an unusual feat; they maintained a level of mainstream success and recognition but remained odd and kooky enough to alienate a majority audience, and instead developed a beloved, devoted cult following. In fact, when it comes to British bands who began in the 80's, I think only the Smiths have a more passionate fanbase in the UK.
I could show you pictures of the entire band and you would probably have no idea who they are. But one picture of the lead singer and you're right on board with me. For it is this man;
And yes, it is The Cure.
They're always a band I've been interested in from afar, but I've recently developed a bit of a thing for them. The songs are wistful, romantic and unashamedly catchy. As far removed from the "Goth" look Robert Smith conveys, the Cure's songs are in no way doom and gloom.
So I could have played you one of their more well known hits (in the UK, at least - are the Cure well known in America?), like Friday I'm in Love or Close to Me, but today I thought we'd take a look at one of my particular favourites, The Caterpillar.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzxJ5YvYfx4
Anyway, this week we look at a band that achieved quite an unusual feat; they maintained a level of mainstream success and recognition but remained odd and kooky enough to alienate a majority audience, and instead developed a beloved, devoted cult following. In fact, when it comes to British bands who began in the 80's, I think only the Smiths have a more passionate fanbase in the UK.
I could show you pictures of the entire band and you would probably have no idea who they are. But one picture of the lead singer and you're right on board with me. For it is this man;
And yes, it is The Cure.
They're always a band I've been interested in from afar, but I've recently developed a bit of a thing for them. The songs are wistful, romantic and unashamedly catchy. As far removed from the "Goth" look Robert Smith conveys, the Cure's songs are in no way doom and gloom.
So I could have played you one of their more well known hits (in the UK, at least - are the Cure well known in America?), like Friday I'm in Love or Close to Me, but today I thought we'd take a look at one of my particular favourites, The Caterpillar.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzxJ5YvYfx4
