Post-Punk.com
  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Terms Of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • Bands
    • Revival Bands
    • Labels
  • Reviews
  • Fashion
  • Log In
  • Home
  • Bands
  • Reviews
  • Fashion
  • Log In
275K Likes
13K Followers
201K Followers
Subscribe
Post-Punk.com
Post-Punk.com Post-Punk.com
  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Terms Of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • Bands
    • Revival Bands
    • Labels
  • Reviews
  • Fashion
  • Log In
  • Bands
  • Classic Bands
  • Concerts

The Cure Celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a Greatest Hits Set

  • July 7, 2018
  • post-punk.com
0
0
0

Following their secret/not so secret “CURÆTION 25” set at the 25th annual Meltdown Festival in London two weeks ago, The Cure, with their current lineup of Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Jason Cooper, Roger O’Donnell, and Reeves Gabrels, performed their highly anticipated 40th anniversary gig at London’s Hyde Park.

Despite fan speculation, no special guests or previous members joined the band on stage, as was the case with Meltdown. Which is just as well, as Cure frontman Robert Smith curated a dream festival lineup which featured popular acts such as The Twilight Sad, Editors, Slowdive, Interpol, Ride, and more performing for the 65,000 capacity sold out event that people traveled from all over the world to see.

The setlist, as promised, was a fist-pumping single-infused selection of Cure classics, beautifully beginning with “Plainsong” and “Pictures Of You,” the first of six songs played from 1989 masterpiece Disintegration, including the epic title track. The set also leaned heavily on material from equally massive records Kiss Me Kiss Kiss Me, Wish, and The Head on the Door, with a handful of tracks from various other albums spanning the majority of the band’s career.

The band concluded their encore with a blistering run of early tracks, beginning with “Boys Don’t Cry” and the surprise inclusion of “Jumping Someone Else’s Train” and “Grinding Halt,” both of which the band have not played live since 2011.

Lastly, “10:15 Saturday Night” was played, as Craig Parker of fansite Chain of Flowers notes, just a few minutes shy on the clock. This was followed by a performance of The Cure’s debut single “Killing An Arab,”  with the controversial lyrics altered as they have been in recent years.

Listen to a periscope of the concert audio courtesy of Snuffybear:

https://t.co/m2gMlJtItz

— Snuffybear (@Snuffybear) 7. Juli 2018

Full set below:

  1. Plainsong
  2. Pictures of You
  3. High
  4. A Night Like This
  5. The Walk
  6. The End of the World
  7. Lovesong
  8. Push
  9. In Between Days
  10. Just Like Heaven
  11. If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
  12. Play for Today
  13. A Forest
  14. Shake Dog Shake
  15. Burn
  16. Fascination Street
  17. Never Enough
  18. From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
  19. Disintegration

Encore:

  1. Lullaby
  2. Caterpillar
  3. Friday I’m in Love
  4. Close to Me
  5. Why Can’t I Be You?
  6. Boys Don’t Cry
  7. Jumping Someone Else’s Train
  8. Grinding Halt
  9. 10:15 Saturday Night
  10. Killing An Arab

That was brilliant. 17 Seconds era finale … wonderful. @RobertSmith @thecure ??40 years. pic.twitter.com/KAfPmasjzi

— Tom Sherrington (@teacherhead) 7. Juli 2018

The Cure, 40th anniversary show. #thecure #robertsmith #rock #goth #punk #concert #outdoorconcert #music #london

A post shared by Allison Warenik-Queenan (@almostadulting_nyc) on Jul 7, 2018 at 2:31pm PDT

I’ve waited hours for this @CraigatCoF pic.twitter.com/UqppPZkKNb

— Greg Collins (@ibikehorsham) 7. Juli 2018

Visually the prettiest!! Full backdrop used for videos pic.twitter.com/eXOHgQcX7y

— Cure Tribute (@liqueurband) 7. Juli 2018

amazing #thecure

A post shared by Manuela Post (@elapost72) on Jul 7, 2018 at 2:35pm PDT

Sensational @thecure @BSTHydePark @forestimaginatn pic.twitter.com/QQb041344K

— Andrew Grant (@AndrewGrantGA) 7. Juli 2018

Fabulous sold out show for The Cure this evening @bsthydepark with Robert Smith taking centre stage as they play a selection of their songs from across the years. Amazing staging and a perfect sunset to complement it! ???? More photos are available for editorial use over at www.camerapress.com . ABSOLUTELY NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION #thecure #robertsmith #music #gig #concert #show #london #londonlife #visitlondon #photo #photographer #photography #musicphotography #lifeaftercancer shot on @canonuk @canonglobal with @lightroom & @holdfastgear

A post shared by Colin Hart (@colinhartuk) on Jul 7, 2018 at 1:42pm PDT

Please support Post-Punk.com! You can do so via:

  • Patreon:

  • or directly via Paypal:

  • Or by using our new Contact form here:

 

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Related Topics
  • 40th Anniversary
  • The Cure
post-punk.com

From the Editor at Post-Punk.com

Previous Article
  • Band of the Day
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

Darkwave Darlings Twin Tribes Display Dark Occult Rituals in “Shadows”

  • July 7, 2018
  • post-punk.com
View Post
Next Article
  • Anniversary
  • Classic Bands

On This Day in 1978 “The Cure” Played Their First Gig

  • July 9, 2018
  • post-punk.com
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Bands
  • Song Premiere

Dreamy Synth-Pop Artist Maraschino Debuts Romantic new Single “Angelface”

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 25, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Classic Bands
  • Tour Dates

The Sisters of Mercy add Second Date in Los Angeles and Headlining Concert in Las Vegas

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 25, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Classic Bands
  • Concerts
  • Festivals
  • Tour Dates

New Order Announce US Live Dates This March

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 25, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Classic Bands
  • Concerts
  • Festivals

Cruel World 2023 Announces Siouxsie, Love and Rockets, Adam Ant, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Gary Numan and More

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 23, 2023
View Post
  • Classic Bands
  • Tour Dates

Clan of Xymox Announce North American Tour Dates for 2023

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 23, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Classic Bands
  • News
  • Reissues

Love and Rockets Reunion Rumours Stir After Launch of Band’s new Instagram Profile

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 23, 2023
View Post
  • Concerts
  • Tour Dates

The Sisters of Mercy Announce First Los Angeles Show in over 14 Years

  • post-punk.com
  • January 20, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

Darkwave Artist Kanga Embraces the Feminine and Romantic in Her Video for “Magnolia”

  • Alice Teeple
  • January 20, 2023







Post-Punk.com
© Copyright POST-PUNK.COM 2022
Uni and the Urchins Bring Sinful Sensuality to their Video for “Amazing Grace” 1K 5
Los Angeles Synth-Pop Trio Nuovo Testamento Burn like Fire in Their Video for “Heat” 504 2
Get your tickets for TSOM in Vegas and LA at Midnight PST. 1K 9
Fear of a Black Planet... 5K 56
On this day in 1987, The Smiths released their single "Shoplifters of the World Unite". 2K 12
On this day in 1979, Bauhaus recorded "Bela Lugosi’s Dead" 9K 39

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Please support Post-Punk.com! You can do so via...
  • Patreon:
  • Directly via Paypal:
  • Or by using our new Contact form here:
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT