Mixes of a Lost World

Electronic · 2025 · 24 tracks · 2h 27m

Mixes of a Lost World

The Cure's 'Mixes of a Lost World' reimagines their 2024 album through the lens of electronic luminaries like Four Tet, Orbital, and Trentemøller. This collection transforms the original's gothic rock

June 13, 2025 · Polydor (2)

Step into a re-engineered sonic landscape where The Cure's signature melancholia meets the cutting edge of electronic music. 'Mixes of a Lost World' isn't just a remix album; it's a profound reinterpretation, a journey through familiar emotional terrain guided by new, intricate rhythms and expansive sound design. Imagine Robert Smith's iconic voice drifting over Four Tet's meticulously crafted beats or Orbital's vast synthscapes, transforming introspection into an immersive, late-night odyssey. This album is for those who cherish The Cure's emotional depth but crave a fresh, contemporary sonic adventure, offering both familiar comfort and thrilling novelty. AllMusic praised its adventurous spirit, noting how the diverse roster of remixers successfully unearthed new dimensions within the original compositions, making it a compelling listen for both long-time fans and electronic music enthusiasts.

Tracklist · 24 Tracks · 2h 27m

01

I Can Never Say Goodbye (Paul Oakenfold “Cinematic” remix)

4:16

01

I Can Never Say Goodbye (Mental Overdrive remix)

7:11

01

I Can Never Say Goodbye (Craven Faults rework)

9:03

02

And Nothing Is Forever (Cosmodelica Electric Eden remix)

8:41

02

Endsong (Orbital remix)

6:24

02

Drone:Nodrone (JOYCUT “Anti‐Gravitational” remix)

6:23

03

Drone:Nodrone (Daniel Avery remix)

5:20

03

And Nothing Is Forever (Trentemøller rework)

4:58

03

A Fragile Thing (Sally C remix)

4:43

04

All I Ever Am (Meera remix)

8:02

04

Warsong (Chino Moreno remix)

4:17

04

Endsong (Gregor Tresher remix)

6:05

05

A Fragile Thing (Âme remix)

5:33

05

Alone (Ex‐Easter Island Head remix)

4:42

05

Warsong (Omid 16B remix)

6:05

06

Drone:Nodrone (Anja Schneider remix)

5:01

06

And Nothing Is Forever (Danny Briottet & Rico Conning remix)

5:28

06

All I Ever Am (65daysofstatic remix)

5:16

07

A Fragile Thing (Twilight Sad remix)

4:27

07

Warsong (Daybreakers remix)

6:17

07

Alone (Shanti Celeste “February Blues” remix)

5:55

08

Endsong (Mogwai remix)

10:47

08

All I Ever Am (Mura Masa remix)

6:39

08

Alone (Four Tet remix)

6:16

Moments Worth Listening For

The Four Tet remix of a key track, where Smith's vocals are chopped and re-sequenced into a hypnotic, evolving rhythmic pattern, building to a subtle yet profound emotional climax.

An Orbital reinterpretation that transforms a somber ballad into an epic, synth-driven journey, featuring soaring arpeggios and a powerful, almost trance-like breakdown around the three-minute mark.

Trentemøller's take on a more aggressive track, stripping it back to a minimal, brooding bassline and sparse, echoing percussion, creating an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere that highlights the original's lyrical despair.

A Paul Oakenfold remix that surprisingly retains the melancholic core of a song while infusing it with a driving, progressive beat, making it suitable for both a dancefloor and a contemplative listen.

Reviews

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does Mixes of a Lost World sound next to the rest of The Cure's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+4.0σ

The production is built around digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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