Name: Wild Mood Swings by The Cure
Brand: The Cure
SKU: 731453179325
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

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After the relatively straightforward pop of Wish, the Cure moved back toward stranger, edgier territory with Wild Mood Swings. Actually, that's only part of the truth. As the title suggests, there's a vast array of textures and emotions on Wild Mood Swings, from the woozy mariachi lounge horns of "The 13th" to the perfect pop of "Mint Car" and the monolithic dirge of "Want." In between the extremes, Robert Smith and the Cure -- which now feature a radically reworked lineup, with several key players from Wish now missing -- explore some simpler territory, from contemplative acoustic numbers tinged with strings to swooning neo-psychedelia. But what ties it all together is conviction -- Smith sounds more content than he ever has, but he sings with more passion than he has for a number of years. Of course, the Cure haven't significantly changed their sound -- tinny synthesizers and guitar effects that haven't appeared on an album since 1988 are in abundance throughout the record -- but the variety of sounds and strength of performance offers enough surprises to make Wild Mood Swings more than just another Cure record.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

1. Want

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Performer
Cello: Audrey Riley; Performer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Composer: Jason Cooper
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Audrey Riley
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Leo Payne
Chris Tombling
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Sue Dench; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Viola: Sue Dench; Performer
Violin: Chris Tombling
Leo Payne; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Audrey Riley
Robert Smith; Composer
Mixing: Alan Moulder; Production
Studio Personnel: Alan Moulder
Ian Cooper
Steve Lyon; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

2. Club America

by The Cure

Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Louis Pavlou; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Louis Pavlou; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Sean Slade
Paul Q. Kolderie; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Sean Slade
Ian Cooper
Paul Q. Kolderie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

3. This Is A Lie

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith; Performer
Cello: Audrey Riley; Performer
Drums: Ron Austin; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Chris Tombling
Leo Payne
Audrey Riley
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Ron Austin
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Sue Dench; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Viola: Sue Dench; Performer
Violin: Leo Payne
Chris Tombling; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Audrey Riley
Robert Smith; Composer
Mixing: Tim Palmer; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Tim Palmer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

4. The 13th

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Roger O'donnell
Jesus Alemany
Steve Dawson
Robert Smith
Jason Cooper
Perry Bamonte
Sid Gauld
Simon Gallup; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Dawson
Jesus Alemany
Sid Gauld; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Mike Drake; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Mike Drake; Production
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Horn Arranger: Robert Smith
Sid Gauld; Other
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

5. Strange Attraction

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Performer: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Adrian Sherwood; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Adrian Sherwood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production

6. Mint Car

by The Cure

Composer: Perry Bamonte
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Composer
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith; Performer
Drums: Mark Price; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Mark Price
Roger O'donnell
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Paul Corkett; Production
Studio Personnel: Paul Corkett
Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production

7. Jupiter Crash

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Guitar: Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Performer: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Robert Smith; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production

8. Round & Round & Round

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Cello: Audrey Riley; Performer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Audrey Riley
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Chris Tombling
Leo Payne
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Sue Dench; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Viola: Sue Dench; Performer
Violin: Chris Tombling
Leo Payne; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Robert Smith
Audrey Riley; Composer
Mixing: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production
Studio Personnel: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

9. Gone!

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Performer: John Barclay
Roger O'donnell
Steve Sidwell
Robert Smith
Will Gregory
Richard Edwards
Jason Cooper
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Horn Arranger: Will Gregory
Robert Smith; Other
Saxophone: Will Gregory; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Trombone: Richard Edwards; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Sidwell
John Barclay; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

10. Numb

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Cello: Audrey Riley; Performer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Audrey Riley
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Chandrashekhar
Robert Smith
Chris Tombling
Leo Payne
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Sue Dench; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Viola: Sue Dench; Performer
Violin: Leo Payne
Chris Tombling
Chandrashekhar; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Robert Smith
Audrey Riley; Composer
Mixing: Mike Drake; Production
Studio Personnel: Ian Cooper
Steve Lyon
Mike Drake; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

11. Return

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper; Composer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Percussion: Jason Cooper; Performer
Performer: Will Gregory
John Barclay
Roger O'donnell
Steve Sidwell
Robert Smith
Jason Cooper
Richard Edwards
Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Horn Arranger: Robert Smith
Will Gregory; Other
Saxophone: Will Gregory; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Mark Saunders; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Trombone: Richard Edwards; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Sidwell
John Barclay; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Mark Saunders; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

12. Trap

by The Cure

Composer: Perry Bamonte
Jason Cooper
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Simon Gallup; Composer
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Bass Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Simon Gallup
Robert Smith; Performer
Drums: Mark Price; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Mark Price
Roger O'donnell
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Tom Lord-alge
Ian Cooper; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production

13. Treasure

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Cello: Audrey Riley; Performer
Drums: Mark Price; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper
Perry Bamonte; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Leo Payne
Audrey Riley
Roger O'donnell
Robert Smith
Mark Price
Perry Bamonte
Chris Tombling
Simon Gallup
Sue Dench; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Viola: Sue Dench; Performer
Violin: Leo Payne
Chris Tombling; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Robert Smith
Audrey Riley; Composer
Mixing: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Robert Smith; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

14. Bare

by The Cure

Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Cello: Audrey Riley; Performer
Drums: Jason Cooper; Performer
Guitar: Perry Bamonte
Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Simon Gallup
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Jason Cooper
Perry Bamonte; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Keyboard: Roger O'donnell; Performer
Performer: Leo Payne
Audrey Riley
Jason Cooper
Robert Smith
Roger O'donnell
Perry Bamonte
Chris Tombling
Simon Gallup
Sue Dench; Performer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Steve Lyon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Bass Guitar: Robert Smith
Simon Gallup
Perry Bamonte; Performer
Viola: Sue Dench; Performer
Violin: Leo Payne
Chris Tombling; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Robert Smith
Audrey Riley; Composer
Mixing: Steve Lyon
Robert Smith; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Lyon
Ian Cooper
Robert Smith; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Smith
Steve Lyon; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Goth Rock, Adult Alternative, New Romantic, Post-Punk

Label

Polydor Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 20, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731453179325

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Wild Mood Swings

1. Want

2. Club America

3. This Is A Lie

4. The 13th

5. Strange Attraction

6. Mint Car

7. Jupiter Crash

8. Round & Round & Round

9. Gone!

10. Numb

11. Return

12. Trap

13. Treasure

14. Bare

Technical Specifications

Wild Mood Swings

Product information

Release options

1. Want

2. Club America

3. This Is A Lie

4. The 13th

5. Strange Attraction

6. Mint Car

7. Jupiter Crash

8. Round & Round & Round

9. Gone!

10. Numb

11. Return

12. Trap

13. Treasure

14. Bare

Technical Specifications