Studio Album · No. 11
Bloodflowers Songwriting Credits by The Cure
Produced by Robert Smith, Paul Corkett · Engineered by Paul Corkett, Sacha Jankovic, Ian Cooper
Fiction Records
Gothic RockIndie RockFolk Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Cure carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by The Cure
0 tracksoutside writers
The Cure's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
285,000
US Copies Sold
2000
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Alternative Music Album (2001, Nominated)
Data Insight
The music on Bloodflowers is credited to the whole band, with all lyrics written by Robert Smith, who co-produced the record with Paul Corkett. Smith conceived the album as the closing chapter of a loose trilogy alongside Pornography and Disintegration, returning to the dense, brooding mood of those records. He deliberately released no commercial singles, framing the work as an album-length statement rather than a vehicle for hits. The result is one of the band's most cohesive late-period works, driven by Smith's reflections on aging and the passage of time.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Out of This World
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Watching Me Fall
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Where the Birds Always Sing
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Maybe Someday
#10
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Last Day of Summer
|
Robert Smith | Robert SmithSimon Gallup | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
There Is No If...
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Loudest Sound
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
39
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Bloodflowers
|
Robert Smith | Robert Smith | Robert SmithPaul Corkett | Robert Smith (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 3 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Bloodflowers
Who wrote the songs on The Cure's Bloodflowers?
The music on Bloodflowers is credited to the whole band, while all of the lyrics were written by Robert Smith. Smith also co-produced the album with Paul Corkett. He remained the band's principal creative force across the record's nine tracks.
Is Bloodflowers part of a trilogy?
Yes. Robert Smith intended Bloodflowers as the final part of a loose trilogy with 1982's Pornography and 1989's Disintegration. The three albums share a dense, melancholic mood and are linked by their introspective lyrical themes rather than a continuous storyline.
Did Bloodflowers have any singles?
Robert Smith deliberately released no commercial singles from Bloodflowers, presenting it as a complete album statement. Two promotional singles, 'Out of This World' and 'Maybe Someday,' were sent to radio, and 'Maybe Someday' reached number 10 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Did Bloodflowers receive any awards recognition?
Bloodflowers was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001. It did not win the category.
How did Bloodflowers perform on the charts?
Bloodflowers reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and number 16 on the US Billboard 200. It charted strongly across Europe, peaking at number 2 in Denmark and number 3 in both Switzerland and France.
What themes does Robert Smith explore on Bloodflowers?
Robert Smith's lyrics on Bloodflowers focus on aging, loss, and the passing of time, reflecting his outlook as the band entered its third decade. The title track and the closing songs in particular dwell on mortality and the fading of youth, themes Smith would return to on later Cure albums.
Was Bloodflowers certified?
Bloodflowers was certified Gold in Switzerland. No RIAA or BPI certification has been documented for the album.