5 things you didn’t know about The Cure
You’ve memorized every lyric to ‘Disintegration’ and own all the B-sides but did you know these 5 surprising facts about The Cure? Some might even shock the truest fans.
Fuel My Fire – L7
Let’s dive into the raw, blistering inferno that is L7’s “Fuel My Fire,” a track that doesn’t just burn. It scorches the earth and leaves a trail of ash in its wake.
Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
When you drop the needle on “Purple Haze,” the world shifts. It’s 1967, and Jimi Hendrix, a Seattle-born sorcerer with a Stratocaster, unleashes a sonic comet that scorches the earth.
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester
It erupts. Opening with a flicker of synth, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) settles in your bones like a heartbeat you had not realized you needed.
Brand New Cadillac – The Clash
It starts with a guitar snarl sharp enough to slash tires. In just a couple of seconds, you’re not in Kansas anymore ; you’re cruising through a post-punk scrapyard with The Clash as your reckless chauffeurs.
Walk This Way – Aerosmith
There’s something almost obscene about the way that riff slinks in. Joe Perry doesn't just play guitar.
12 X U – Wire
If punk had an eject button, 12 X U was it. Clocking in at just under two minutes, Wire’s closing track on Pink Flag (1977) blew the hinges clean off.
White Limo – Foo Fighters
Some songs arrive like a warm breeze through the window. White Limo kicks down the door, grabs you by the throat, and shouts unintelligible things in your ear until you’re either converted or concussed.
Texas Flood – Stevie Ray Vaughan
The opening notes descend like a purposeful and ominous torrential downpour.
Blitzkrieg pop – Ramones
It begins with a chant: Hey! Ho! Let’s go! Four words that launched a revolution in torn jeans and duct-taped sneakers. There’s no grand intro, no crescendo. Just instant ignition.
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