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  Studio Album · No. 12

The Cure Songwriting Credits by The Cure

2004 Geffen Records 13 tracks 71 min

Produced by Ross Robinson, Robert Smith  ·  Engineered by Steve Evetts

Geffen Records Alternative RockIndie Rock
100%
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
317,000
US Copies Sold
2004
Released
Data Insight

The Cure's self-titled 2004 album credits its music to the whole band, with lyrics by Robert Smith, who co-produced alongside Ross Robinson. Robinson, known for his work with heavier acts, pushed the band toward a rawer and more aggressive sound than its predecessors. Smith used the sessions to write some of his most direct and emotionally exposed lyrics, including 'The End of the World' and the bleak 'The Promise.' The record is the band's most abrasive studio album, shaped by Robinson's confrontational production approach.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Lost
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
2
Labyrinth
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
3
Before Three
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
4
Truth Goodness and Beauty
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
5
The End of the World #25
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
6
Anniversary
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
7
Us or Them
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
8
alt.end
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
9
(I Don't Know What's Going) On
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
10
Taking Off #39
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
11
Never
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
12
The Promise
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)
13
Going Nowhere
Robert Smith Robert SmithPerry BamonteSimon GallupJason CooperRoger O'Donnell Ross RobinsonRobert Smith Robert Smith (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

RS
Robert Smith
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album13 written
JC
Jason Cooper
Writer
On this album13 written
PB
Perry Bamonte
Writer
On this album13 written
RO
Roger O'Donnell
Writer
On this album13 written
SG
Simon Gallup
Writer
On this album13 written
RR
Ross Robinson
Producer
On this album13 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions The Cure

Who produced The Cure's 2004 self-titled album?
The Cure was co-produced by Ross Robinson and Robert Smith. Robinson, better known for producing heavier rock acts, steered the band toward a rawer and more aggressive sound. The music is credited to the whole band, with lyrics by Smith.
Why is the 2004 album called The Cure?
The album is self-titled, named simply The Cure after the band itself. Robert Smith described it as a deliberately stripped-back, definitive statement of the band's identity at that point in their career.
What were the singles from The Cure's self-titled album?
The lead single 'The End of the World' reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and number 19 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The follow-up 'Taking Off' peaked at number 39 in the UK, and a third single, 'alt.end,' was released in the US but did not chart.
Who wrote The End of the World by The Cure?
Like the rest of the album, the music for 'The End of the World' is credited to the whole band, with lyrics written by Robert Smith. It was the album's most successful single, reaching number 25 in the UK.
How did The Cure's 2004 album perform on the charts?
The Cure reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart and number 7 on the US Billboard 200. It also topped the European Albums chart compiled by Billboard.
Was The Cure (2004) certified?
The album was certified Silver in the United Kingdom by the BPI. It was not certified in the United States.
How was Ross Robinson's production on The Cure received?
Ross Robinson's production gave the album a louder, more abrasive guitar sound than earlier Cure records, dividing some fans. Robinson encouraged live-in-the-room performances to capture raw emotion, which shaped the heavier feel of tracks like 'Us or Them' and 'Never.'

Sources

Wikipedia: The Cure (The Cure album) Wikipedia: The End of the World (The Cure song) Official Charts: The End of the World Official Charts: Taking Off MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: The Cure by The Cure