
The Cure's 1990 remix album, 'Mixed Up,' plunges their iconic alternative rock into the burgeoning 90s dance scene, delivering extended, synth-driven transformations of their classics with elements of
October 1990 · TOP music (2)
'Mixed Up' is where The Cure takes a bold leap onto the dancefloor, re-imagining their melancholic masterpieces through the lens of early 90s club culture. This isn't just a collection of B-sides; it's a full-throttle sonic experiment, with Robert Smith himself at the controls, stretching familiar melodies into hypnotic, synth-laden epics. Expect the driving beats of techno, the ethereal washes of trance, and even touches of hardcore, all infused with that unmistakable Cure sensibility. It's a fascinating, sometimes jarring, but ultimately exhilarating listen for fans curious about the band's adventurous spirit and a must-have for anyone who wants to hear how goth-pop could thrive in a rave.
How does Mixed Up sound next to the rest of The Cure's catalogue?
Euphoric saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.
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