#janez pirnat

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It is now confirmed that the artwork on “Songs of a Lost World” uses a sculpture made by Janez Pirnat. Robert even took a photo with the late artist’s wife in 2022 in Croatia.

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The Cure, Songs of a Lost World

New music Wednesday

The band's first album in 16 years delves into themes of darkness and mortality, drawing listeners into a deeply emotional yet healing journey that highlights Robert Smith's most intimate, exposed work. The band’s rekindled chemistry and the strength of these songs make the feelings of sorrow and closure unexpectedly uplifting.

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Janez Pirnat

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The Cure’s New Album Charts

The Cure’s latest album Songs of a Lost World has gone number one on the UK charts and debuted at number four here in the United States. The full press release can be found below. THE CURE’s long-awaited, critically acclaimed new album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD, their first new release in 16 years, has hit number one in the Official UK Charts with over 50,000 sales and debuts #4 in the US on the Billboard 200 chart with 57,000 equivalent album units marking the band’s highest charting album since 1992 and first top 10 since 2004.  The band’s only other UK #1 was ‘Wish’ in 1992.  SONGS OF A LOST WORLD is available now via Fiction/Capitol Records. Listen HERE. Of the reception to the record, Robert Smith commented “It is enormously uplifting, genuinely heartwarming to experience such a wonderful reaction to the release of the new Cure album - to everyone who has bought it, listened to it, loved it, believed in us over the years - THANK YOU!” A week ago today, The Cure performed their only scheduled show of the year at Troxy in London, which is available to stream for a limited time on The Cure’s YouTube page Show Of A Lost World The Cure Live At Troxy. Initially formed in 1978, The Cure has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury festival four times and been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered to be one of the most influential bands to ever come out of the UK. SONGS OF A LOST WORLD was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice / guitar / 6string bass / keyboard, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums / percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. Robert Smith created the sleeve concept, and Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, handled the album's art and design. The cover art features 'Bagatelle', a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat. --- Please consider becoming a member so we can keep bringing you stories like this one. ◎ https://chorus.fm/news/the-cures-new-album-charts/

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It's here! The Cure's first studio album in 16 years (!) Songs Of A Lost World is out today and in-stock on limited MARBLE STONE heavyweight bio vinyl. We're also expecting copies of the deluxe 2CD/Blu-Ray to arrive next week.

'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed with Simon Gallup (Bass), Jason Cooper (Drums), Roger O'Donnell (Keyboard) and Reeves Gabrels (Guitar). Robert Smith created the sleeve concept and Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, handled the album's art and design. The cover art features 'Bagatelle', a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.

The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World - Marble Stone 2LP - $85 (in-stock now) - Deluxe 2CD/Blu-Ray - $45 (arriving next week, get in touch to pre-order)

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The Cure Returns: New Album ‘Songs of a Lost World’ Drops November 1st

The Cure is set to release their long-awaited 14th studio album, Songs of a Lost World, on November 1st, marking their first full-length release in 16 years. This highly anticipated record was teased throughout the band's expansive 90-date 'Shows of a Lost World' tour, which spanned 33 countries and captivated over 1.3 million fans. Early glimpses of the album's material were met with overwhelming praise from both fans and critics, generating excitement for what is sure to be a landmark moment in their storied career. The lead track, "Alone," set the tone for each night of the tour, opening every show and offering a haunting glimpse into the emotional depth of Songs of a Lost World. Now available to stream, "Alone" captures The Cure’s signature melancholy, and frontman Robert Smith revealed it to be the key that unlocked the entire album. Reflecting on the song, Smith shared that he had long been searching for the right opening line until a flash of inspiration hit after recalling a line from the poem Dregs by Ernest Dowson. This realization helped solidify not just the song but the album’s entire concept. Songs of a Lost World promises to be a defining chapter in The Cure’s legacy. Written and arranged by Robert Smith, the album was produced and mixed by Smith alongside longtime collaborator Paul Corkett. The lineup remains familiar, with Smith on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Simon Gallup on bass, Jason Cooper on drums, Roger O'Donnell on keyboard, and Reeves Gabrels on guitar, ensuring that the band's iconic sound is preserved while continuing to evolve. The album’s visual identity, crafted by Smith and Cure collaborator Andy Vella, features the striking sculpture 'Bagatelle' by Janez Pirnat. Fans can look forward to the album in a variety of formats, including 1LP, a 2LP Abbey Road half-speed master, marble-colored vinyl, double cassette, CD, and a deluxe Blu-ray edition with an instrumental version and Dolby Atmos mix. With a career that spans over four decades, The Cure remains as influential as ever. From headlining Glastonbury four times to their 2019 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their music continues to resonate across generations. Songs of a Lost World is poised to further cement their legacy as one of the UK’s most enduring and impactful bands. https://open.spotify.com/track/7zHhP0CHO4cONkImJ0Oau6?si=2no9xQewTVq9TtSR3lhtgA Read the full article

[chrisryanspeaks]

The Cure Returns: New Album ‘Songs of a Lost World’ Drops November 1st

The Cure is set to release their long-awaited 14th studio album, Songs of a Lost World, on November 1st, marking their first full-length release in 16 years. This highly anticipated record was teased throughout the band's expansive 90-date 'Shows of a Lost World' tour, which spanned 33 countries and captivated over 1.3 million fans. Early glimpses of the album's material were met with overwhelming praise from both fans and critics, generating excitement for what is sure to be a landmark moment in their storied career. The lead track, "Alone," set the tone for each night of the tour, opening every show and offering a haunting glimpse into the emotional depth of Songs of a Lost World. Now available to stream, "Alone" captures The Cure’s signature melancholy, and frontman Robert Smith revealed it to be the key that unlocked the entire album. Reflecting on the song, Smith shared that he had long been searching for the right opening line until a flash of inspiration hit after recalling a line from the poem Dregs by Ernest Dowson. This realization helped solidify not just the song but the album’s entire concept. Songs of a Lost World promises to be a defining chapter in The Cure’s legacy. Written and arranged by Robert Smith, the album was produced and mixed by Smith alongside longtime collaborator Paul Corkett. The lineup remains familiar, with Smith on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Simon Gallup on bass, Jason Cooper on drums, Roger O'Donnell on keyboard, and Reeves Gabrels on guitar, ensuring that the band's iconic sound is preserved while continuing to evolve. The album’s visual identity, crafted by Smith and Cure collaborator Andy Vella, features the striking sculpture 'Bagatelle' by Janez Pirnat. Fans can look forward to the album in a variety of formats, including 1LP, a 2LP Abbey Road half-speed master, marble-colored vinyl, double cassette, CD, and a deluxe Blu-ray edition with an instrumental version and Dolby Atmos mix. With a career that spans over four decades, The Cure remains as influential as ever. From headlining Glastonbury four times to their 2019 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their music continues to resonate across generations. Songs of a Lost World is poised to further cement their legacy as one of the UK’s most enduring and impactful bands. https://open.spotify.com/track/7zHhP0CHO4cONkImJ0Oau6?si=2no9xQewTVq9TtSR3lhtgA Read the full article