The Cure: Trilogy

...but I was forced to watch this concert film and realized two things.

Firstly, many of my favorite film sountrack songs are by the cure. It's stupefiying how many of these songs I've heard from TV and movies. And loved them all. Disintegration is effectively a movie soundtrack best hits compilation. Why did I never do the mental math on how all those awesome tunes were by the same band? Yeah I have no rationalization for that momentus blunder. Maybe I wanted to give myself a gift of musical wonder when I was older?

OK and then, secondly, this concert demonstrated skill, innovation, cohesion and pure musical talent. Even if I had never heard any of these glorious songs, I still would have become an instant fan owing to their overwhelming talent.

So there you go. I shouldn't have been so quick to judge back in 1986.

The Cure at their best, performing the material from their greatest albums. "Pornography", "Disintegration" and "Bloodflowers" altogether, what gives us over three hours of beautiful, melancholic music. Songs like "Siamese Twins", "Strange Day", "Lovesong", "Lullaby" or "There Is No If..." still are giving creeps to the listener, thankfully to Smith's lyrics. As a bonus we also get two songs from the "Kiss me, Kiss me, Kiss me" album, that is "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep" and "The Kiss". Robert Smith and his colleagues are in a very good shape, so this "triple-feature" is highly recommended for every Cure-fan. As one of them I simply cannot give any other score then 10 out of 10. Just remember: the spiderman is always hungry.

This was a pretty cool concert movie, and just consists of The Cure playing three of their albums in full, apparently all in the one mega-concert? Though it says this was filmed over two nights. So I guess they played all three albums two nights in a row or something. Or, if they played albums #1 and #2 one night, and then the third album on the second night, that's still pretty impressive.

The main thing is that Disintegration is here, and it sounds great live. It's a safe pick for The Cure's best album, but it kind of just is that good. I think the performance here does justice to the album (which I must've heard all the way through dozens of times by this point in my life) while also having some interesting changes that kept me on my toes a little.

The first album they played has a title that might get flagged if I include it in a review, but it's a good album and it sounds good here. Bloodflowers is the third album, and while not as exciting, it still sounded good. It's made me want to check out the studio version at some point, because it was the only album here I wasn't already familiar with. And it kind of scratches the same itch as Disintegration, at least based on the live recording here.

This is a worthwhile watch/listen if you're a fan of The Cure. Robert Smith still sounds exactly like he did in the 80s in this concert film, and the backing band (not sure if anyone on-stage had been a member back then; I've been under the impression The Cure kind of just rotates through non-Smith members pretty regularly) also sound good. This is long, but contains some great music. I largely dug it.

A must have for all heavy-duty Cure fans. In all, this a great concert, however in a few songs (namely A Strange Day, Cold, and Out of this World) Simon's bass sounds ridiculously out of tune. I also thought the camera angles changed to fast. For a band like the Cure which is not particularly motion intensive, this was a bad approach to filming. However the performance is quite good, and all the band member's really kick ass. Robert proves he's still got at after all these years, Simon is very energetic as always, Roger does a great job on the keys, Perry dishes out some great solos, and Jason proves to be a very adequate replacement for Boris on the drums. Highlights of the concert include One Hundred Years, Siamese Twins, Plainsong, The Same Deep Water as You, Homesick, Watching Me Fall, Bloodflowers, and The Kiss.

"The Cure: Trilogy" is a concert film that captures the iconic British band The Cure in performance. The film features three concerts, each focusing on a different period in the band's career, and showcases the group's diverse musical style and ability to connect with their audience.

One of the standout features of "The Cure: Trilogy" is the band's energy and performance. Despite the passage of time, the members of The Cure still deliver powerful and dynamic performances that are both energetic and emotionally charged. They engage with the audience and create a sense of community and connection, which is a testament to their longevity and popularity.

The musical style of The Cure is also on full display in the film. Their distinctive brand of alternative rock is characterized by their dark and moody lyrics and powerful, guitar-driven sound. The film features many of their classic hits, as well as new material, and showcases the band's ability to evolve and remain relevant over time.

The cinematography and direction of the film are also noteworthy. The concert footage is well-shot, capturing the energy and excitement of the performances. The editing is seamless, and the film moves smoothly from one song to the next, creating a flow that is both engaging and entertaining.

Overall, "The Cure: Trilogy" is a must-see concert film for fans of the band and anyone who enjoys alternative rock music. The film showcases the band's energy and musical talent, and their ability to connect with their audience, making for a truly unforgettable experience.