Disintegration – The Cure (Vinyl 12" LP Set)
Released in May 1989, Disintegration is The Cure’s eighth studio album and widely regarded as their magnum opus. Marking a return to the band’s darker, more atmospheric roots, the album blends gothic rock, dream pop, and ambient textures to create a deeply emotional, introspective soundscape. Written during a period of personal turmoil for frontman Robert Smith, *Disintegration* became both a critical triumph and a commercial breakthrough—cementing The Cure's legacy as one of the most influential alternative bands of the era.
Key Highlights
- Features haunting classics like “Pictures of You”, “Lovesong”, “Fascination Street”, and “Plainsong”
- A lush, melancholic blend of gothic rock, post-punk, and synth-laden dream pop
- Produced by Robert Smith and David M. Allen with layered, immersive arrangements
- Typically released as a 2xLP set to preserve audio quality across the album's lengthy run-time
- Celebrated for its cohesive mood, poetic lyrics, and timeless emotional depth
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Plainsong
2. Pictures of You
3. Closedown
Side B
4. Lovesong
5. Last Dance
6. Lullaby
7. Fascination Street
Side C
8. Prayers for Rain
9. The Same Deep Water as You
Side D
10. Disintegration
11. Homesick
12. Untitled
Fun Fact
“Lovesong” became The Cure’s highest-charting single in the US, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100—despite being one of the album’s most minimalistic and subdued tracks.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A gothic masterpiece that blends melancholy with sonic grandeur
- 2xLP vinyl format captures the atmospheric layering in vivid analogue clarity
- Essential for fans of alternative, post-punk, and emotionally immersive music
- A landmark release from one of the most enduring and innovative bands in British music
Disintegration is more than an album—it’s an emotional odyssey. On vinyl, its expansive sound and haunting beauty unfold in full cinematic detail, offering a deeply resonant listening experience.