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December 7th 2006 02:34
You can spend as long as you want in the music industry - no wealth of experience will protect you from writer's block. At least, that is what has happened to Cure frontman and key lyricist Robert Smith. Despite being in the music industry for close to thirty years, Smith is having problems writing the lyrics to some thirty three songs that the Cure have written for their new album. While the music for these songs have already been recorded, they remain without lyrics, forcing the band to push back their fourteenth studio album to next May.
In an interview with Reuters, Smith revealed that he is having trouble writing meaningful lyrics for the songs. "I want them to mean something, it's not enough that they rhyme," Smith said. "I find myself stopping short and thinking I've done this before, and better. I've given myself a deadline to finish the words before Christmas. If I don't I should be shot."
Smith has said that the new album is much more rockier, and more energetic, more in the style of the 1987 album Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me. This is attributed partially to keyboardist Roger O'Donnell quitting last year, leading to the return of guitarist Porl Thompson for a third time, and subsequently a harder, rockier edge for the album. "There's no need for keyboards when you have Porl playing guitar," Smith said. "He can pretty much create any sound you want. He's brought back a sense of urgency and we've got a rock edge again."
The new look was first showcased last year in Europe, which is now out as a DVD entitled Festival 2005. The DVD chronicles the band's nine shows across Europe, blending professional camera work with footage shot by fans, making a total of thirteen cameras. The DVD features thirty songs, signifying the length Smith has been a part of the band.
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Comment by Tracy
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I'm a huge Cure and am currently relishing of their most atmospheric album Seventeen Seconds. Gosh, they have been around for thirty years, I knew it was a long time but I didn't realise it was that long. I have loved them since 1985, they are one of the best bands ever. Thanks for such a great post.
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Comment by Hans
He hasnt a problem with the lyrics but finding lycrics that mean something. Maybe he talks more with the rythm.