The Cure
A Perfect Dream
(Author) Ian GittinsThe story of The Cure: a tall tale of a truly unique British band. The Cure's story is a fantastical pop fable, but their trajectory has not been one of unbroken success. Along the way, their uneven, uneasy pop odyssey has taken in fierce intra-band tensions and fall-outs, numerous line-up changes and even a bitter court case that saw original group members feuding over payments and ownership of the band's name. There has been alcoholism, substance abuse and countless long, dark nights of the soul, many of which have been translated into luscious dark-rock symphonies. From gawky teenage art-punks in Crawley to gnomic, venerable rock royalty with 30 million record sales to their name, their journey has been a scarcely believable, vivid pop hallucination. A Perfect Dream is the tall tale of a truly unique British band. It's the story of The Cure. This fully updated edition includes a deep dive into the band's long-awaited 14th studio album released in 2024: Songs of a Lost World.
Ian Gittins
Ian Gittins is a renowned music journalist and author, known for his work on biographies of celebrities such as Madonna, Bjork, and The Rolling Stones. His writing style is engaging and insightful, offering readers a unique glimpse into the lives of iconic musicians. Gittins' contributions to literature have enriched the world of music journalism.