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Released in 1987, at the height of the compact-disc revolution, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is the prototypical CD album. Cure architect Robert Smith knew that the newly popular format could handle almost twice as much music as LPs, and he wasn't about to waste the space. Unfortunately, many of Kiss Me's 17 tracks sound more like B-sides. The cream is certainly worth culling, however; "Catch", "How Beautiful You Are", and the alternative-rock staple "Just Like Heaven" are among the Cure's finest moments. "Hot Hot Hot!!!" and "Why Can't I Be You?" reveal that underneath all the dyed-black hair and glum stares lay a fervent dance band. Who knew? --Bill Crandall
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Adamski
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Format:Audio CD
I'm so glad they've finally put 'Hey You' back on the tracklist. This was inexplicably missing on the original cd but present on the vinyl and cassette versions of the album. This for me was the last, great Cure work of art and for me it's right up there with Faith and Pornography as my 3 favourite Cure albums. The opening track is just phenomenal. A really long doom-laden guitar melody introduces Robert's most venomous vocals and lyrics to date. I absolutely love it, easily one of the best Cure tracks ever! This album is around 50% dark doomy Cure and the other half is more poppy but don't let that put you off because I think this album appeals more to the older 'true' Cure fans than those who like the newer poppier stuff post-Wish. Essential Cure!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By R. John
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
By 1987 The Cure were in their stride, combining mainstream success with critic success, thanks mainly to the 36 minute "Head on The Door" album.
"Kiss Me (x3)", an 18 song extravaganza (well over an hour in length) is an amazing collection of dark and dour, but with those killer Cure hooks.
The singles were firm and bubbly ("Just Like Heaven" may just be the greatest Cure single of all time), but digging futher tracks like "Torture" and "One More Time" are just so excellent it makes the hairs on your body stand up.
The second disc is full of the compulsory demos and "live bootleg" tracks cuz most of the other material has found it's way out on various boxsets over the years. It's still amazing to hear the germination of the final product though.
This album is highly recommended!
"Kiss Me (x3)", an 18 song extravaganza (well over an hour in length) is an amazing collection of dark and dour, but with those killer Cure hooks.
The singles were firm and bubbly ("Just Like Heaven" may just be the greatest Cure single of all time), but digging futher tracks like "Torture" and "One More Time" are just so excellent it makes the hairs on your body stand up.
The second disc is full of the compulsory demos and "live bootleg" tracks cuz most of the other material has found it's way out on various boxsets over the years. It's still amazing to hear the germination of the final product though.
This album is highly recommended!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It can be hard to tell what the main theme is to this album. Love or death. On a lighter note, Robert Smith provides us with some superb, pop rock songs like "Just Like Heaven" and provides us with catchy dance beats to songs like "Hot Hot Hot!!!" displaying muscial genius along the way. On a darker side, Smith portrays the darker side of love with epic and truelly gothic tracks like "the kiss" and "the snakepit". The album plays out like a balanced argument displaying the joy and happiness of love and the pain and torture of rejection when i can not be found. This album is fantastic to buy because it suits two main moods; happiness and depresion. The only downside to the album is perhaps the quality of Robert Smith's vocals on certain songs where he is clearly lacking the quality heard in 1985's "The Head On The Door". Nevertheless, this album is perfect for anyone into pop/alternative rock or someone who wants to see what The Cure have to offer.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Too much filler. Not a patch on other cure albums
Having become a bit of a cure fan around a year ago, I started buying their albums (in no specific order).
I started with disintegration,wish then head at the door. Read more
I started with disintegration,wish then head at the door. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Macleod
4.0 out of 5 stars
hit and kiss
I've been a fan of The Cure for two years now and have been desperate to get hold of this album for ages after first hearing the fantastic Why Can't I Be You and it didn't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by batforthecure
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better as a single album
First things first. I love this album and have done for 25 years. It has some of the Cure's best tracks. Read more
Published 3 months ago by clock
4.0 out of 5 stars
happy with my purchase
The vinyl is in good condition
The cover good front & back looks great on side is a scuff where bare cardboard is revealed but its acceptable As is over 25 years old & I am... Read more
The cover good front & back looks great on side is a scuff where bare cardboard is revealed but its acceptable As is over 25 years old & I am... Read more
Published 6 months ago by JojoCurehead
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was so in love with this album ... sigh!
One of the greatest Cure albums - but then that can be a tough call to make given the quality of their output over the years.
Published 16 months ago by ephemeral
5.0 out of 5 stars
the product description is a wee bit negative.
the review above, by some random-bill, is largly negative, and stereotypical 'glum stares' full of 'b-sides', who gives a donkeys about glum stares or any objectifying descriptions... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Miss Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too long at 74 minutes with too much filler
Certainly wipes the floor with the early Cure albums such as Seventeen Seconds, Faith and Pornography. Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by BS on parade
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ghastly orgy of over-indulgence
This would have made an excellent EP. When Bob knocks out a good song it's really worth listening to. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2008 by Vitamino
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lost Classic!
From the pop of 'Why Can't I Be You' to the romantic 'Catch', through the dramatic 'Fight' this is the ultimate Cure album. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by G. E. Marthews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Catch
Worth buying just for "Catch", which reminds me of my Uni days and a certain girl.
Brings a tear to my eye even now, nearly 20 years on. Lovely.
Brings a tear to my eye even now, nearly 20 years on. Lovely.
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by SecretSam
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