So these blokes aren't all doom and gloom as some might say.
"In Between Days" by The Cure is classic new wave and a staple at 80s parties.
And one of the finest examples showing off the cardinal rules of new wave alt rock: melancholic lyrics and upbeat music.
It's also one of the tightest songs of the decade at an economical 02:55.
The intro is outstanding, immediately grabbing your attention with a wall of melodic guitars...and then come the synths.
The lyrics allude to some sort of bizarre love triangle -- no, I'm not confusing this with New Order's tune although this song does have a New Order mid-80s kind of vibe...
In 1985, The Cure was still 'Indie pop' in North America where the mainstream wasn't ready for the likes of The Cure until a few years later...
And one of the finest examples showing off the cardinal rules of new wave alt rock: melancholic lyrics and upbeat music.
It's also one of the tightest songs of the decade at an economical 02:55.
The intro is outstanding, immediately grabbing your attention with a wall of melodic guitars...and then come the synths.
The lyrics allude to some sort of bizarre love triangle -- no, I'm not confusing this with New Order's tune although this song does have a New Order mid-80s kind of vibe...
In 1985, The Cure was still 'Indie pop' in North America where the mainstream wasn't ready for the likes of The Cure until a few years later...
Not a bad song and it is nice and compact.
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