The Top is an Alt/Indie album by The Cure, originally released in 1984. On Gatefold: 154 pressings tracked, owned by 33 collectors.
About
"The Top" is the 5th studio album of seminal post-punk / gothic rock band The Cure. With the incorporation of folk, psychedelic and ethnic elements "The Top" is the band's most experimental work to date, though much of the gloomy strains and post-punk melodicism of earlier Cure albums were retained throughout this album's duration. Reception to "The Top" has been varied since its release. Some fans criticize the album for being too unusual while others praise its emotional complexity citing tracks like "Wailing Wall" and "The Empty World" as among The Cure's very best material to date. "The Top" was also a moderate commercial success which furthered Cure's exposure to music fans around the world. It entered 180th in The Billboard 200 for 1984. The album was followed by a world tour that same year.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Shake Dog Shake4:55
- A2Bird Mad Girl4:05
- A3Wailing Wall5:17
- A4Give Me It3:42
- A5Dressing Up2:51
Side B
- B1The Caterpillar3:40
- B2Piggy In The Mirror3:40
- B3The Empty World2:36
- B4Bananafishbones3:12
- B5The Top6:50
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Post-Punk
- woozy
- chaotic
- psychedelic
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
This first pressing was released with lyrics printed on a blue, green and white coloured inner sleeve.
No "ARUN" etched into side A runouts, unlike The Top (UK 1984) (opens in a new tab).
Later issues have a B&W printed liner, see The Top (UK 1984) (opens in a new tab) and The Top (UK 1984) (opens in a new tab).
Some copies sent for promotional use show a golden stamp on the back:
"Promotional Copy Not For Resale".
Runouts are stamped, except for the parts "EYE SIDE ONE" and "CROSS SIDE TWO" which are etched.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Andy AndersonDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Laurence TolhurstKEYBOARDS
- Porl ThompsonSAXOPHONE GUITAR KEYBOARDS
- Robert SmithPERFORMER , VOICE VOICE, PERFORMER GUITAR
- Phil ThornalleyBASS
33 collectors on Gatefold own this · 154 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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