The Cure
by The Cure
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Jun 29, 2004
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    Nothing on The Cure really soars.
  2. ShakingThrough.net
    60
    Much of The Cure slogs along at the same churning, monotonous pace, and Smith, rambling in a croak-shout variation of his normal singing voice, does the material few favors.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    This is The Cure sounding a lot like The Cure. Never a bad thing, just a familiar one. [Aug 2004, p.107]
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  5. AllMusic
    60
    The Cure have become journeymen, for better and worse, turning out well-crafted music that's easy to enjoy yet not all that compelling either.
  6. Drawer B
    50
    Cure fans are certainly used to Smith’s voice being high in the mix, but on this record it can be overwhelming and stifling.
  7. Blender
    40
    They come off more than ever like a caricature. [Aug 2004, p.130]
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Awards & Rankings

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#51 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#5 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 63
  3. Negative: 7 out of 63
  1. Szymi
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    I think this is the most underrated Cure album. Maybe it is not perfect, but it is great. Songs like Us or Them, The End of the World, LostI think this is the most underrated Cure album. Maybe it is not perfect, but it is great. Songs like Us or Them, The End of the World, Lost are really fantastic.… Full Review »
  2. vinzlima
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Brilhante, e esse termo que uso pra dar outro nome a este álbum. The Cure conseguiu nos levar de volta a seu auge nos anos 90, um feito muitoBrilhante, e esse termo que uso pra dar outro nome a este álbum. The Cure conseguiu nos levar de volta a seu auge nos anos 90, um feito muito difícil e praticamente impossível, mas não pro The Cure.… Full Review »
  3. Bigbadtad
    Jan 30, 2014
    7
    Ok so first off, The Cure have maintained a standard on the vast majority of their albums that many other artists could only hope too achieve.Ok so first off, The Cure have maintained a standard on the vast majority of their albums that many other artists could only hope too achieve. Three Imaginary Boys has been my favourite album of all time for a while now. It's energy is just out there. I understand that many would disagree and say that Three Imaginary boys isn't even half good. But I couldn't care less. This album is a little sub-par if you ask me. It's lyrics are brilliant as I've come to expect. But the album seems a little dreary if I'm honest. All in all I'd still say the album is a success. But Robert seems to be trying to stick to the usual stuff instead of pushing himself further.… Full Review »
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