The Cure - Greatest Hits
The Cure · 2001
142 min · 37 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A sweeping collection of melancholic anthems blending gothic rock with new wave exuberance.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions melancholic reflective moments nostalgic emotional connections
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Greatest Hits' came at a time when The Cure was enjoying renewed popularity following their 1997 album 'Wild Mood Swings'. This compilation served to celebrate their extensive catalog and solidify their legacy as one of the defining bands of the post-punk era. The release marked their transition into a retrospective phase, highlighting key tracks from their influential career.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, post-punk
The Cure - Greatest Hits is an album by The Cure, released in 2001. A sweeping collection of melancholic anthems blending gothic rock with new wave exuberance. The album achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and selling over one million copies in the U.S. alone. It also received positive reviews from critics, who praised its comprehensive selection of hits, further cementing The Cure's impact on alternative rock and new wave music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Cure - Greatest Hits sound like?
A sweeping collection of melancholic anthems blending gothic rock with new wave exuberance. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes The Cure - Greatest Hits by The Cure notable?
The album achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and selling over one million copies in the U.S. alone. It also received positive reviews from critics, who praised its comprehensive selection of hits, further cementing The Cure's impact on alternative rock and new wave music. Released in 2001, 'Greatest Hits' came at a time when The Cure was enjoying renewed popularity following their 1997 album 'Wild Mood Swings'. This compilation served to celebrate their extensive catalog and solidify their legacy as one of the defining bands of the post-punk era. The release marked their transition into a retrospective phase, highlighting key tracks from their influential career.
Who is The Cure - Greatest Hits for?
The Cure - Greatest Hits works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, melancholic reflective moments and nostalgic emotional connections.
How many songs are on The Cure - Greatest Hits?
The Cure - Greatest Hits has 37 tracks, running approximately 142 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Boys Don’t Cry Standout 2:42
- 2 A Forest 4:44
- 3 Let’s Go to Bed 3:34
- 4 The Lovecats 3:40
- 5 The Caterpillar 3:42
- 6 Inbetween Days 2:58
- 7 Close to Me 3:41
- 8 Why Can’t I Be You? 3:14
- 9 Just Like Heaven Standout 3:32
- 10 Lullaby 4:10
- 11 Lovesong Standout 3:28
- 12 Pictures of You 4:48
- 13 Never Enough 4:28
- 14 High 3:35
- 15 Friday I’m in Love 3:35
- 16 Mint Car 3:29
- 17 Wrong Number 6:01
- 18 Cut Here 4:10
- 19 Just Say Yes 3:29
Disc 2
- 1 Boys Don’t Cry Standout 3:02
- 2 A Forest 4:50
- 3 Let’s Go to Bed 3:34
- 4 The Walk 3:26
- 5 The Lovecats 3:48
- 6 Inbetween Days 3:01
- 7 Close to Me 3:43
- 8 Why Can’t I Be You? 3:29
- 9 Just Like Heaven Standout 3:35
- 10 Lullaby 4:12
- 11 Lovesong Standout 3:28
- 12 Never Enough 4:45
- 13 High 3:41
- 14 Friday I’m in Love 3:30
- 15 Mint Car 3:26
- 16 Wrong Number 5:53
- 17 Cut Here 4:11
- 18 Just Say Yes 3:30
Release Date
November 13, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
142 min 11 sec
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