The Cure were hot and cold during their long existence which started in the late 70's. They progressed from a post-punk new wave band to a goth/alternative rock band that had a few pop moments thrown in. "Lullaby" was from what is probably my favourite Cure album 'Disintegration'. The album came out in 1989 and it was quite often suggested by critics as being the third in a trilogy of gothic albums, after 'Faith and 'Pornography' from 81 and 82 respectively. They had gone back to the sound and atmosphere of those two earlier albums, but with more melody and pop sensibilities. "Lullaby" is such a well crafted song with whispering vocals and the most amazing strings in a pop song ever! Well, the best strings from keyboards/synthesizers, I should say. Oh, and I can't forget the video.... which is their gothic masterpiece.
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