The Cure - Seventeen Seconds Apr 2026

The Cure = Seventeen Seconds. 1980 Fiction Records. (Polydor Ltd).

: Sparse basslines, icy synths, and "ghostly" vocals created a stark, cinematic landscape. The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

: Their first UK Top 40 hit and a timeless live staple known for its hypnotic, relentless rhythm. The Cure = Seventeen Seconds

: A more pop-oriented track that retains the album's signature tension through sharp guitar hooks. and "ghostly" vocals created a stark

: It serves as the opening chapter of the band's acclaimed "gloom" period, followed by Faith and Pornography .

: Features sinister chords and the phased guitar sound that became a hallmark of the band's aesthetic.

: The entire album was written and recorded in just seven days on a shoestring budget. Essential Tracks