Melancholy Icons: The Smiths vs The Cure

The Smiths and The Cure are two iconic bands beloved by fans of alternative music. Despite their shared influence, the relationship between their frontmen was often fraught with tension. In this episode, I explore their rivalry while diving into the melancholic, haunting, yet beautiful music that defines both bands.

Songs used in order (by The Smiths or The Cure):

• The Caterpillar
• Fire in Cairo 
• Friday I'm in Love
• The Lovecats 
• A Forest
• How Soon is Now?
• Lullaby
• This Charming Man
• Still Ill
• The Headmaster Ritual 
• The Queen is Dead
• Disintegration
• Lovesong
• Rubber Ring 
• Barbarism Begins at Home

Chapters

• 1:05 Introduction
• 1:05 The Feud
• 3:41 Commercial Success
• 5:18 Variety and Diversity
• 9:06 Vocals and Lyrics
• 12:12 Innovation
• 15:26 Instrumental Proficiency
• 23:41 Outro