Boys Don't Cry
The Cure · 1980
36 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A vibrant blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and existential dread.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening youthful angst and introspective themes short tracks for quick engagement
- Context
- Released on February 5, 1980, 'Boys Don’t Cry' was The Cure's debut album, establishing them as pioneers in the post-punk scene. At this point, the band was still evolving their sound, transitioning from their earlier, more raw demos to a more polished production that would define their future work.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, post-punk
- What next
- Seventeen Seconds — Continues the introspective themes with a darker, more atmospheric sound.
Boys Don't Cry is an album by The Cure, released in 1980. A vibrant blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and existential dread. 'Boys Don’t Cry' became a defining record of the early post-punk movement and features the hit single 'Killing an Arab,' which sparked controversy due to its title and thematic content. The album received significant critical acclaim and helped to solidify The Cure's place within the alternative rock landscape, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Boys Don't Cry sound like?
A vibrant blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and existential dread. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave. Start with "Boys Don’t Cry".
Is Boys Don't Cry a good place to start with The Cure?
Yes, Boys Don't Cry is recommended as a starting point for new The Cure listeners. A vibrant blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and existential dread. Released on February 5, 1980, 'Boys Don’t Cry' was The Cure's debut album, establishing them as pioneers in the post-punk scene. At this point, the band was still evolving their sound, transitioning from their earlier, more raw demos to a more polished production that would define their future work.
Who is Boys Don't Cry for?
Boys Don't Cry works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, youthful angst and introspective themes and short tracks for quick engagement.
How many songs are on Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry has 13 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Boys Don’t Cry Start here 2:34
- 2 Plastic Passion 2:14
- 3 10:15 Saturday Night Standout 3:40
- 4 Accuracy 2:18
- 5 Object 2:58
- 6 Jumping Someone Else’s Train 2:56
- 7 Subway Song 1:55
- 8 Killing an Arab Standout 2:23
- 9 Fire in Cairo 3:22
- 10 Another Day 3:43
- 11 Grinding Halt 2:49
- 12 World War 2:30
- 13 Three Imaginary Boys 3:11
Release Date
February 5, 1980
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
36 min 37 sec
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