4:13 Dream cover art

  Studio Album · No. 13

4:13 Dream Songwriting Credits by The Cure

2008 Geffen Records 13 tracks 52 min

Produced by Robert Smith, Keith Uddin  ·  Engineered by Keith Uddin, Matt Hendry, Simon Wakeling, Brian Gardner

Geffen Records Gothic RockPsychedelic RockGarage RockIndie RockAlternative Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Cure carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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13 trackswritten by The Cure 0 tracksoutside writers
The Cure's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
97,000
US Copies Sold
2008
Released
Data Insight

On 4:13 Dream the music is credited to the whole band, with lyrics by Robert Smith, who co-produced the record with Keith Uddin. The album was originally planned as part of a double release, with a darker companion record that never materialized, leaving 4:13 Dream as the brighter, more pop-leaning half. Smith sequenced the album to move from upbeat songs toward heavier, gloomier closers, mirroring the band's emotional range. It marked the band's final studio album for sixteen years until Songs of a Lost World.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Underneath the Stars
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
2
The Only One #48
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
3
The Reasons Why
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
4
Freakshow #89
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
5
Sirensong
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
6
The Real Snow White
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
7
The Hungry Ghost
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
8
Switch
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
9
The Perfect Boy #78
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
10
This. Here and Now. With You
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
11
Sleep When I'm Dead #68
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
12
The Scream
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
13
It's Over
Robert Smith Robert SmithSimon GallupJason CooperPorl Thompson Robert SmithKeith Uddin Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

RS
Robert Smith
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album13 written
JC
Jason Cooper
Writer
On this album13 written
PT
Porl Thompson
Writer
On this album13 written
SG
Simon Gallup
Writer
On this album13 written
KU
Keith Uddin
Producer
On this album13 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions 4:13 Dream

Who wrote and produced 4:13 Dream?
The music on 4:13 Dream is credited to the whole band, with lyrics by Robert Smith. Smith co-produced the album with Keith Uddin. It was the band's thirteenth studio album.
Was 4:13 Dream meant to be a double album?
Yes. Robert Smith originally planned 4:13 Dream as part of a double release alongside a darker companion album. The second, gloomier record was shelved, leaving 4:13 Dream as the brighter, more pop-oriented half of the project.
What singles were released from 4:13 Dream?
Four singles were released on the thirteenth of each month in 2008. 'The Only One' reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart, followed by 'Freakshow' (number 89), 'Sleep When I'm Dead' (number 68), and 'The Perfect Boy' (number 78).
What was the lead single from 4:13 Dream?
'The Only One' was the lead single, released in May 2008. It peaked at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 31 on the US Alternative Airplay chart.
How did 4:13 Dream perform on the charts?
4:13 Dream reached number 16 on the US Billboard 200 and number 33 on the UK Albums Chart. It also charted in the top ten in France, Italy, and Poland.
Was 4:13 Dream certified?
The album was certified Gold in Poland for sales of 10,000 units. No RIAA or BPI certification has been documented.
Why was 4:13 Dream significant in The Cure's career?
4:13 Dream was the band's final studio album before a sixteen-year gap, with their next record, Songs of a Lost World, not arriving until 2024. It closed a chapter that began with the band's heavier self-titled 2004 album.

Sources

Wikipedia: 4:13 Dream Wikipedia: The Only One (The Cure song) Official Charts: The Only One MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: 4:13 Dream by The Cure