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Sleep When I'm Dead

The Cure · 2008

6 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk

A pulsating exploration of electronic textures melding with The Cure's signature melancholic melodies.

Sleep When I'm Dead is a single by The Cure, released in 2008. A pulsating exploration of electronic textures melding with The Cure's signature melancholic melodies. This album is significant as it features a blend of alternative rock and electronic elements, reflecting the band's ability to adapt over time. Despite its mixed reviews, it served as a reminder of The Cure's lasting influence on both contemporary and classic rock scenes. It also marked their foray into digital releases, an important step in music distribution during the digital age. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sleep When I'm Dead sound like?

A pulsating exploration of electronic textures melding with The Cure's signature melancholic melodies. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.

What makes Sleep When I'm Dead by The Cure notable?

This album is significant as it features a blend of alternative rock and electronic elements, reflecting the band's ability to adapt over time. Despite its mixed reviews, it served as a reminder of The Cure's lasting influence on both contemporary and classic rock scenes. It also marked their foray into digital releases, an important step in music distribution during the digital age. By 2008, The Cure had already established themselves as icons of alternative and gothic rock since their formation in the late 1970s. 'Sleep When I'm Dead' came during a period of relative quiet after their last studio album, 'The Cure,' in 2004, marking a return to the spotlight with new music. This release continued to showcase their evolution while retaining the atmospheric qualities that defined their earlier work.

How many songs are on Sleep When I'm Dead?

Sleep When I'm Dead has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·6:55

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sleep When I’m Dead (mix 13) Standout 3:50
  • 2 Down Under Standout 3:04

Release Date

July 13, 2008

Genre

alternative rock, new wave, post-punk

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

6 min 55 sec