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The Cure go No. 1 in the US for first time with Songs of a Lost World

The Cure go No. 1 in the US for first time with Songs of a Lost World

Songs of a Lost World isn’t just The Cure’s best album in decades; it’s also set a new commercial standard for the band in the US.

The album hit No. 1 on five Billboard charts, becoming the first release in the band’s storied history to do so. Specifically, it topped Billboard’s Top Album Sales, Vinyl Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, and Top Alternative Albums charts (via Forbes).

Songs of a Lost World also debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking the band’s best performance on that chart since releasing Wish in 1992. Meanwhile, Songs of a Lost World went No. 1 on the UK’s albums chart.

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Earlier this month, The Cure celebrated the release of Songs of a Lost World with a career-spanning 31-song concert at London’s Troxy that was also streamed live online. Beginning next year, the band intends to tour extensively through their supposed retirement in 2029.

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Songs of a Lost World marks The Cure’s first new album in 18 years. Pick it up on vinyl here, or stream it below in Ultra HD via Amazon Music Unlimited.

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