Studio Album · No. 7
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me Songwriting Credits by The Cure
Produced by David M. Allen, Robert Smith · Engineered by Michel Dierickx
Fiction Records
Gothic RockPost-PunkNeo-PsychedeliaNew WavePop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 18 of 18 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 18 / 18 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Cure carries a lyricist or composer credit.
18 trackswritten by The Cure
0 tracksoutside writers
The Cure's roles on this album
Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
18
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1987
Released
Data Insight
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is a sprawling double album that reversed the inward focus of earlier records by sharing the music writing across the entire band. All lyrics were written by Robert Smith, while the music was composed by The Cure as a unit, including Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson, Lol Tolhurst and Boris Williams. That collaborative method produced the album's wide stylistic range, from horn-driven pop to dense psychedelia. David M. Allen again co-produced the record with Smith.
Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Who wrote Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me by The Cure?
Robert Smith wrote all the lyrics, while the music was composed collectively by The Cure. The full band on the credits was Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson, Lol Tolhurst and Boris Williams. This shared writing approach gave the double album its broad stylistic spread.
Why is Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me a double album?
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is a double album running about 74 minutes across 18 tracks. The band's collaborative music writing produced more material than a single LP could hold. The length lets the record move between pop singles, horns and heavier psychedelic pieces.
What are the main singles from Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me?
The best known singles are 'Why Can't I Be You?' and 'Just Like Heaven.' 'Why Can't I Be You?' reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart, and 'Just Like Heaven' reached number 29 in the UK. 'Just Like Heaven' became the band's first US top 40 hit, peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who produced Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me?
The album was produced by David M. Allen and Robert Smith. It continued the production partnership that shaped the band's mid-1980s run. Michel Dierickx engineered mixing sessions for the record.
How did Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me perform commercially?
The album reached number 6 in the UK and number 35 on the US Billboard 200. It has sold around 2 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum in the US. The release pushed The Cure firmly into the American mainstream.
What makes Just Like Heaven significant on this album?
'Just Like Heaven' was the band's commercial breakthrough in the United States and became one of their signature songs. The music was composed by the full band with lyrics by Robert Smith. It peaked at number 29 in the UK and number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the band's first US top 40 entry.