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The Cure gears up for summer release of 16th studio album, reveals 2 tracks

The Cure are planning to release another album in the summer of 2025. Here is what we know so far.

ByWade Wainio|
Glastonbury Festival 2019 - Day Five
Glastonbury Festival 2019 - Day Five | Ian Gavan/GettyImages

Robert Smith, the iconic frontman of The Cure, has revealed plans for the band's 16th studio album, aiming for a release "hopefully before next summer." He said: "In 2019 we recorded 24 songs for what was going to be a double album, and those eight have come out..."

In a recent interview on Radio X, Smith discussed two tracks slated for inclusion. "It Can Never Be The Same," a song of grief first performed live in 2016, was previously known as "Christmas Without You."

Smith noted, "I think it's about time" for its official release.

Another track, "A Boy I Never Knew," was written for their 2004 self-titled album but remained unreleased. Smith described it as "a sad song, but in a completely different way," reflecting on "the death of humanity before it started." Beyond these familiar pieces, the forthcoming album will feature "some completely new stuff that no one's ever heard," including three slower songs that may contribute to a heavier overall sound.

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This upcoming release follows Songs of a Lost World, the band's first studio album in 16 years, which debuted on November 1, 2024. The band was generous enough to provide a full, legal livestream of them performing the album live.

The album received critical acclaim, with publications like Loud Wire listing it among the best rock albums of 2024.

The Cure, formed in 1978, has been a significant force in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes. Their discography includes classics like Disintegration (1989) and Wish (1992). Known for their atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics, the band has influenced countless artists across genres.

Smith's recent comments suggest a productive period for the band, with 24 songs recorded in 2019 intended for a double album. Eight of these tracks appeared on Songs of a Lost World, leaving a wealth of material for future releases. For a deeper insight into Songs of a Lost World, you can watch Robert Smith's interview with Radio X's John Kennedy below.

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