Cure – Songs Of A Lost World + Songs Of A Live World: Troxy London MMXXIV (Ltd Edn Clear + Black Vinyl 2LP)

Songs of a Lost World is the band’s first album in 16 years, and their first number one album in the UK since 1992’s Wish.

On the day of release, The Cure performed the album in full at London’s Troxy venue, and it’s this live performance which makes up Songs of a Live World.

‘SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’ was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure – Robert Smith: Voice / guitar / 6string bass / keyboard, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums / percussion, Roger O’Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar.

The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. Robert Smith created the sleeve concept, and Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle’, a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.

Double vinyl edition includes Songs Of A Live World : Troxy London MMXXIV, the stunning live performance of Songs Of A Lost World in full.