Wish Songwriting Credits by The Cure

Wish followed the success of Disintegration and balanced bright, radio-friendly pop singles against longer, heavier album pieces, reflecting The Cure's range at the height of their popularity. As with the band's other records, the music was credited collectively to the group while Robert Smith wrote the lyrics, and he co-produced the album with David M. Allen. 'Friday I'm in Love' became one of the band's most enduring pop songs, sitting alongside the wall-of-guitar intensity of tracks like High and Open. The album debuted at number one in the UK and number two in the US, confirming the commercial momentum Smith had built.