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The Cure Releases First New Song In 16 Years

The Cure performs at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Brett Duke/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File)

English rock band The Cure has delighted fans with the release of their first new song in 16 years, titled 'Alone.' The track premiered on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC 6 Music radio show, giving listeners a taste of the band's signature sound that includes layered guitars, metallic percussion, and sparkling synths. The song features gloomy lyrics sung by frontman Robert Smith, setting the tone for what's to come.

Accompanying the new single is the announcement of The Cure's upcoming album, 'Songs of A Lost World,' set to be released on November 1. According to Smith, 'Alone' was the track that unlocked the entire record, providing the band with a clear direction for the album's theme and sound.

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