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Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me

by The Cure

Released: May 26, 1987

Alternative rock, new wave, post-punk, gothic rock, neo psychedelia

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The Album

"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" is the seventh studio album by the English rock band The Cure, released in 1987. The album features a sprawling double LP format, comprising a diverse range of tracks that explore themes of love, desire, and longing. From the infectious pop of "Just Like Heaven" and "Why Can't I Be You?" to the brooding atmospherics of "The Kiss" and "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep," "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" showcases The Cure's ability to create music that is both emotionally resonant and musically adventurous.

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"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" remains a…

"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" remains a beloved classic among fans of The Cure, praised for its depth, complexity, and enduring influence on the alternative rock genre.

With its eclectic mix of styles and evocative…

With its eclectic mix of styles and evocative lyrics, the album captures the band at the height of their creative powers and continues to be celebrated as a masterpiece of 1980s alternative music.

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Essential Tracks

The Kiss

From the infectious pop of "Just Like Heaven" and "Why Can't I Be You?" to the brooding atmospherics of "The Kiss" and "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep," "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" showcases The Cure's ability to create music that is both emotionally resonant and musically adventurous.

If Only Tonight We Could Sleep

Why Can't I Be You?

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Reception

The album received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with praise for its ambitious songwriting, inventive arrangements, and frontman Robert Smith's emotive vocals. It became one of The Cure's most commercially successful albums, reaching the top ten in several countries and spawning multiple hit singles.

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Legacy

Widely regarded as one of the band's landmark albums, it marked a significant evolution in their sound, blending elements of alternative rock, post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock.

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"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" is the seventh studio album by the English rock band The Cure, released in 1987. Widely regarded as one of the band's landmark albums, it marked a significant evolution in their sound, blending elements of alternative rock, post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock.

The album features a sprawling double LP format, comprising a diverse range of tracks that explore themes of love, desire, and longing. From the infectious pop of "Just Like Heaven" and "Why Can't I Be You?" to the brooding atmospherics of "The Kiss" and "If Only Tonight We Could Sleep," "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" showcases The Cure's ability to create music that is both emotionally resonant and musically adventurous.

"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" remains a beloved classic among fans of The Cure, praised for its depth, complexity, and enduring influence on the alternative rock genre. With its eclectic mix of styles and evocative lyrics, the album captures the band at the height of their creative powers and continues to be celebrated as a masterpiece of 1980s alternative music.