Join the Dots: B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001 (The Fiction Years) [Box] by The Cure

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Review: The Cure have always been about youth. Aggressive sometimes, unbearably swoony and romantic at others, always with a touch of nihilism, hedonism and humor, even if that humor is at its blackest. When you're this young, the music seems to say, you are ...

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The Bottom Line: The Bottom Line – You know you’re obsessed with The Cure when you like Dredd song

Review: 27th Jan, 2004. 11.18 I have it. I own it. The day after its release, sadly, but Monday was a bad day. Now for the fun part. 28th Jan, 2004. 13.56 Of course, I’m already utterly enthralled by the box set, not just the box but the ...

Pros: Incredible sound quality on the early B-sides.

Cons: The cover versions are dreadful.

Review: Although this is called a Rarities set, much of what is here is available elsewhere - rarities they are not. What is missing is what makes it lack. Several choice live cuts from unavailable early UK 12" singles are missing, while most of Japanese ...