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Track Listings
| 1. Plainsong |
| 2. Pictures Of You |
| 3. Closedown |
| 4. Love Song |
| 5. Last Dance |
| 6. Lullaby |
| 7. Fascination Street |
| 8. Prayers For Rain |
| 9. The Same Deep Water As You |
| 10. Disintegration |
| 11. Homesick |
| 12. Untitled |
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Disintegration is a pop album realised on an epic scale. Most of its 12 songs are long mood pieces that develop slowly around the listener. Anchored by complex drum patterns, the layered guitars, soaring bass lines and rich keyboards blend to create a lush, evocative soundscape that captures the ear immediately; and for all its length, the album is never boring. The lyrical focus is intensely personal throughout, and, with the exception of "Love Song", the mood is overwhelmingly dark and brooding. Here are songs of remembrance that, through their deep candor, transcend the individual level to explore universal longings and fears. Robert Smith, his vocals plaintive or angry or despairing, unfolds a tapestry of loss. Broken bonds, old lies, missed opportunities, belated realisations. Anyone who has experienced the joy and sorrow--especially the sorrow--of love will find his or her deepest sentiments, noble and petty alike, echoed poetically here. --Al Massa
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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In May this year I worked out that I must now have listened to this album over 10,000 times since I first heard it in 1989. And yet the gently persistent windchimes that introduce this album still make my hair stand on end and as they crash into the wall of sound that is Plainsong, I feel the same thrill I did the first time around. Here at last was the piece of music I'd been waiting for! Plainsong manages to be both huge and overwhelming, whilst having the effect of that one person whispering in your ear while you sleep. This deeply personal and emotional album progresses through Pictures of You - the simplest of patterns but sooo effective, Love Song - a wedding present between bride and groom, and the relief and regret of Last Dance. Lighter moments such as Lullaby and Fascination Street lift the mood without breaking the atmosphere, before falling into the dreamlike Prayers for Rain and Same Deep Water as You.
This work demonstrates an intelligence and sincerity rarely found in most commercial releases, and the layered, almost orchestral sound holds your attention ceaselessly. A classical influence can be heard although The Cure's trademark and individual 'sound' is present throughout. The structures and patterns within the songs are never too little or too much, but sound completely natural and 'right'. I have found that the more I Iisten to this album the more things I hear, and if I could only listen to one CD for the rest of my life it would be this one!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ok so if you're into the Cure, you were always going to add this to the collection. However I have found other groups are keen to fleece the fans by making one or two subtle changes to material you already have umpteen times, and stung you for plenty of money in the process. Not so with the Cure, this stands up along side the previous Deluxe Releases, and at the price I paid via Amazon, represents even better value than ever before.
The Album and Entreat are of course familiar to most of us, but the real treat for me was a little gem hidden amongst the 20 demos and outakes also included here in a 3 disc set (which also has the tastefully done plastic packaging and extended sleeve notes with unseen pics).
The gem I refer to is titled Pirate Ships, a solo effort by Lancashire's finest, Mr.R.Smith.
The track simply blew me away, had it made the album and a single I'm sure it would have been another classic. I played it to the wife, who despite not seeing them since the 80's, still likes to listen to them, and she was in full agreement - The best unheard Cure track we've certainly come across. Buy it while you can, there is something for everyone on these three discs. Enjoy!!!!
The Album and Entreat are of course familiar to most of us, but the real treat for me was a little gem hidden amongst the 20 demos and outakes also included here in a 3 disc set (which also has the tastefully done plastic packaging and extended sleeve notes with unseen pics).
The gem I refer to is titled Pirate Ships, a solo effort by Lancashire's finest, Mr.R.Smith.
The track simply blew me away, had it made the album and a single I'm sure it would have been another classic. I played it to the wife, who despite not seeing them since the 80's, still likes to listen to them, and she was in full agreement - The best unheard Cure track we've certainly come across. Buy it while you can, there is something for everyone on these three discs. Enjoy!!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Looking back at this album ten years on, it is in my opinion the Cure's finest moment. Never again did they scale the hights of beauty and sorrow so masterfully over the course of a whole album. Subsequent albums had their moments (eg. Trust on the Wish album), but none could match the sustained feeling of this masterpiece. From the opening crash of the incredibly breathtaking 'Plainsong' to the final funereal notes of 'Untitled', the only discordant note is the single 'Lullaby' which I tend to skip anyway. This is an album to be listened to right through, dim the lights, open a bottle of wine and succumb to some of the most beautiful melodies ever recorded by a 'pop' band. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
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The Cure - Disintegration (Deluxe Edition)
This CD is among the best of The Cure. It's a consistent album from start to finish with beautiful arrangements and great instrumental. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jose Henrique
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i have wanted this album for a while, and when i got a new mp3 player, it was the first thing i downloaded.very quick and easy service.much better than competitors
Published 2 months ago by joyann leefmans
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Wonderful!
I have 'Wish' and purchased this CD on the recommendations on Amazon. Initially I didn't like it. So, different than 'Wish'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MIKESFITNESS1
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Possibly their best album
If you are looking for an all round Cure album then Disintegration is probably the one to go for, it definitely has a very 80's sound to it ,unlike Pornography and Seventeen... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gregory Snape
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Cure album
This is the best of the Cure's albums and one of the best albums ever. Beautiful melancholy. The Same Deep Water As You as one of the most moving songs of all time
Published 6 months ago by Pete O
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect.
1989. One of the great years for music: Nirvana emerged, The Beastie Boys went ahead and created the most entertaining album I have ever heard, the Pixies recorded Doolittle, The... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Trompe Le Monde
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Fall for It
The original Disintegration really is worth buying twice. This particular flourish sadly isn't. Let's talk about the instrumentals. Some bonus.Nothing new and delightful to notice. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
still the best.
I'm in my late 30's now, and have heard many many albums.
But still, this is up there as one of my favourite albums of all time. Read more
But still, this is up there as one of my favourite albums of all time. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ewok
5.0 out of 5 stars
A pure 80's classic and a return to the gloomy days of The Cure since...
This album is really melodic and awesome to me. I also recommend to this to anyone who has a interest in post-punk/new wave/gothic rock. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Daniel C
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Bible of Albums...
Disintegration rightfully takes its place as one of the very finest albums ever made. Robert Smith has poured his heart and deepest thoughts into this classic disc and it shows. Read more
Published 15 months ago by GB76
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