Why Blogspot? Because The Cure’s history is messy. With over 13 studio albums, dozens of B-sides (many of which are superior to the A-sides), hundreds of live bootlegs, and a rotating cast of band members, a standard Wikipedia page wasn't enough. Blogspot allowed fans to become curators.
If you are using the blog to discover the band's music, look for posts tagged with "Remaster" the cure blogspot
Before Wild Mood Swings (1996) was polished, there were raw, weird, cabaret-style demos. One specific Blogspot leak features a 10-minute instrumental called "Barefoot in the Bathtub" that never saw an official release. Why Blogspot
We are all "Boys Don't Cry," aren't we? Hiding the tears behind a smeared lipstick grin. Blogspot allowed fans to become curators
: While eventually moving to its own domain, its roots and style influenced every Blogspot that followed. It remains the gold standard for daily Cure news.
The primary appeal of Cure-centric Blogspots was the availability of hard-to-find material. The Cure has one of the most extensive catalogs in alternative rock, filled with non-album B-sides, flexi-discs, and limited edition singles that were often out of print.
The Cure's sonic innovation has been evident in albums like "The Top" (1984), which featured a more avant-garde approach, and "Blood on the Dance Floor" (2001), a collection of B-sides and rarities. Their 2008 album, "4:13 Dream", saw the band exploring more psychedelic and atmospheric textures.