A brief history of the Cure reveals multiple personnel changes, more than a few spats, and a fair amount of sonic shifts. They got harsh and grinding for their "Pornography" album, all dance-y and bubbly for many of their singles ("Love Cats," "Let's Go To Bed"), but for the most part, the Cure moves in realm of exquisite despair, like a minor key Pink Floyd.
   What are they up to in this digital, download age? They plan to release four A & B side singles, one each month starting May 13th, leading up to the release of their thirteenth studio album, as yet untitled, which will be out on Suretone/Geffen Records September 13th. It will be the band's first album of new music since 2004.
Whythe 13th of each month? The forthcoming album is The Cure’s thirteenth studio album. The first single “The Only One” (released May 13th) includes the b-side “NY Trip”; second single “Freakshow” (released June 13th) includes the b-side "All Kinds Of Stuff"; neither b-side will appear on the album. More to come, obviously.., Nagging question about the show: Will they play most of our faves or indulge themselves with a slew of unreleased songs? Which can be wonderful for an audience, but often, without knowing hte material you sit there feeling left out of the loop. We'll see.
Opening the gig is 65daysofstatic. Tickets: $62-$37. Starts at 7:30. (And yes, this gig is a make-up for the Boston date that was supposed to happen on last year's scrapped tour. Tickets bought then can be used for this.)

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