Step back into the formative years of post-punk with The Cure - John Peel Sessions 1979-1981, a collection that captures the band at a turning point in their sound and vision. Recorded for the legendary BBC John Peel radio sessions, these tracks highlight the emergence of The Cure's darker, more atmospheric style that would define their early 1980s work.

This release features performances that are raw and immersive, with slower, moodier takes that illustrate the transition toward the band's iconic "doom laden" albums like Seventeen Seconds and Faith. It's an essential listen for fans seeking insight into Robert Smith’s deepening introspection and the evolving sonic landscape of one of rock’s most influential acts.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Planet Claire Records
• Genre: Rock
• Release Date: 12/29/2023
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TRACKS

A1. Accuracy
A2. Plactic Passion
A3. Subway Song
A4. Grinding Halt
A5. 17 Seconds
A6. Play For Today
A7. A Forest
B1. M
B2. Forever
B3. All Cats Are Grey
B4. The Holy Hour
B5. Siamese Twins
B6. One Hundred Years