As we saw last week, Paul Morley’s vitriolic review of the Three Imaginary Boys album in the NME so incensed The Cure that Robert Smith immediately exercised his right of reply while recording a BBC session on 9 May, the day that the music press hit the stands. The backing track of “Grinding Halt” was … Continue reading 16 May 1979: The lyrics of “Desperate Journalist”
One of the more notable reviews of Three Imaginary Boys was by Paul Morley in the NME of 12 May 1979, a piece that caused The Cure to publicly respond - on the radio, no less. By his own admission, Morley was irritated by the record when called upon to review it - an occasion … Continue reading 9 May 1979: “Desperate Journalist In Ongoing Meaningful Review Situation”
On tonight’s show, Peel plays "Subway Song" from a promo copy of the new album. The scream at the end of the Cure track catches Peel unawares and apparently gives him quite a fright. He shudders: ”It could have been the last you heard of me! I don’t think I’ll play that again.” He’s also … Continue reading 1 May 1979: Today In Peel
The first week of January 1979 saw The Cure back at Morgan Studios for another block of recording. Meanwhile, on 10-12 Radio 1, John Peel took the opportunity to give the band’s first (rather out of tune) session for his show another airing. Peel says that the original broadcast “so impressed one regular listener and … Continue reading 10 January 1979: Today in Peel
Crying For Yesterday 