The Cure has officially unveiled their upcoming album titled Songs Of A Lost World, marking the band's first studio release in 16 years. The excitement surrounding this announcement intensified earlier this week when a poster featuring the album title was prominently displayed at The Railway Inn in Crawley, England. This venue holds significant historical value for the band, as it was the location of their debut performance back in 1978. After Aaron Law tweeted an image of the framed album poster on September 12, fans flocked to the pub to celebrate the news.
In addition to the poster reveal, a fan meet-up is scheduled for September 14, highlighting the anticipation surrounding the new album. The Cure has also engaged with their fanbase through personalized postcards confirming the album title and its release date of November 1.
On September 9, the band stirred speculation with an update to their social media profiles, which included a new logo set against a stark black background. Guitarist Reeves Gabrels further directed fans to their newly refurbished website, inviting them to subscribe to a mailing list for updates regarding the album.
Fans can also look forward to The Cure Novembre: Live in France 2022, a double A-side 12" Eco-Vinyl single featuring live recordings of And Nothing Is Forever and I Can Never Say Goodbye. This release will benefit the climate charity Earth Percent and was recorded during the band's Shows Of A Lost World tour.
As fans eagerly await new material, many reflect on the extended hiatus following the last studio album, 2008's 4:13 Dream. The upcoming album is anticipated to resonate deeply with listeners, not just for the new music but also as a significant return to their roots. More details can be found at NME.