🎵 The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987): Double the Madness
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is the seventh studio album by English post-punk band The Cure, released on 23 May 1987. This ambitious double album showcased the band at their most eclectic, mixing gothic rock, pop, psychedelia, and alternative sounds, marking a peak in both creativity and commercial success.
📀 Album Tracklist
Disc 1:
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"The Kiss"
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"Catch"
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"Caterpillar"
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"Torture"
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"If Only Tonight We Could Sleep"
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"Why Can’t I Be You?"
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"Hey You!"
Disc 2:
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"Just Like Heaven"
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"All I Want"
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"Hot Hot Hot!!!"
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"One More Time"
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"Icing Sugar"
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"Shiver and Shake"
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"Like Cockatoos"
Note: The US and UK editions had slightly different track orders, with some tracks swapped or renamed.
📝 Album Credits
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Artist: The Cure
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Release Date: 23 May 1987
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Label: Fiction Records, Elektra Records (US)
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Producer: David M. Allen, Robert Smith
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Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Gothic Rock, Psychedelic
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Band Members on Album:
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Robert Smith – vocals, guitar, keyboards
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Simon Gallup – bass guitar
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Porl Thompson – guitar, keyboards
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Boris Williams – drums
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Lol Tolhurst – keyboards, percussion
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🎨 Cover Art Info
The cover features a striking, abstract collage with a mix of colorful shapes and shadowed images of the band, designed by Andy Vella. It reflects the album’s eclectic and playful nature, balancing darkness and whimsy.
💰 Commercial Performance
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Grossing: The album was a commercial breakthrough, selling millions worldwide.
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Chart Position: Peaked at #6 on the UK Albums Chart and #35 on the US Billboard 200.
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Critical Rating: Widely acclaimed for its diversity and ambition; modern reviews rate it 9/10.
🌟 Popular Album Tracks
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"Just Like Heaven" – one of The Cure’s most enduring hits
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"Why Can’t I Be You?" – upbeat, playful, and a fan favorite
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"Catch" – moody yet melodic, showcasing the band’s versatility
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"Hot Hot Hot!!!" – eccentric and theatrical
🎉 Fun Facts
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This was The Cure’s first double album, reflecting a highly experimental and diverse approach.
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“Just Like Heaven” became one of the band’s most covered songs and remains a staple of alternative music.
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The album blends gothic melancholy with upbeat, danceable tracks, highlighting Robert Smith’s versatility as a songwriter.
🕵️ Did You Know?
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The album was recorded at Studio Miraval, France, where The Cure had previously recorded The Top and The Head on the Door.
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Robert Smith intended to create a record with extremes: from dark, introspective tracks to bright, pop-oriented songs.
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The music video for “Just Like Heaven” was one of the band’s most iconic, helping them gain heavy MTV rotation in the US.
🔑 Trivia
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“Why Can’t I Be You?” features eccentric percussion and brass-like keyboard sounds, reflecting the band’s playful experimentation.
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The album helped The Cure break into the American mainstream while retaining their European fan base.
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Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me’s influence extended to alternative rock, goth, and indie bands throughout the late 1980s and 1990s.
