“Lullaby” was the first single to be released in fourteen months and The Cure’s first new material in two years. The promo for it was not inconsiderable. You could buy the record on plain old 7”, clear vinyl picture disc 7”, gatefold sleeve 7”, or on a pretty 12” in pink vinyl. The CD single … Continue reading 20 April 2019: The “Lullaby” video and promo
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10 April: Is “Lullaby” the best 12” The Cure ever released?
The 12” is a peculiar beast. In the right hands, it can be a monster. Look at the success of "Blue Monday", for example. Some of New Order’s tunes work better as extended versions: "Everything’s Gone Green", "True Faith", "Bizarre Love Triangle". They all sound right. The 12” mix, when done correctly, can be a … Continue reading 10 April: Is “Lullaby” the best 12” The Cure ever released?


