Name: The Head On The Door (Remastered) by The Cure
Brand: The Cure
SKU: 602498400173
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

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After recording one of their darkest albums, 1984's The Top, the Cure regrouped and shuffled their lineup, which changed their musical direction rather radically. While the band always had a pop element in their sound and even recorded one of the lightest songs of the '80s, "The Lovecats," The Head on the Door is where they become a hitmaking machine. The shiny, sleek production and laser-sharp melodies of "Inbetween Days" and "Close to Me" helped them become modern rock radio staples and the inspired videos had them in heavy rotation on MTV. The rest of the record didn't suffer for hooks and inventive arrangements either, making even the gloomiest songs like "Screw" and "Kyoto Song" sound radio-ready, and the inventive arrangements (the flamenco guitars and castanets of "The Blood," the lengthy and majestic intro to "Push," the swirling vocals on "The Baby Screams") give the album a musical depth previous efforts lacked. All without sacrificing an ounce of the emotion of the past, which songs as quietly desperate as "A Night Like This" and "Sinking" illustrate. With The Head on the Door, Robert Smith figured out how to make gloom and doom danceable and popular to both alternative and mainstream rock audiences. It was a feat the band managed to pull off for many years afterward, but never as concisely or as impressively as they did here.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo

1. Inbetween Days

by The Cure

Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Performer: Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Boris Williams
Robert Smith; Performer
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tim Young; Production
Producer: Robert Smith
Dave Allen; Production
Studio Personnel: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Martin White
Tom Leader
Tim Young; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

2. Kyoto Song

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Howard Gray
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams
Robert Smith; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

3. The Blood

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

4. Six Different Ways

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

5. Push

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Howard Gray
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams
Robert Smith; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

6. The Baby Screams

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

7. Close To Me

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Howard Gray
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams
Robert Smith; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

8. A Night Like This

by The Cure

Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Keyboard: Laurence Tolhurst
Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Performer: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Ron Howe
Simon Gallup
Laurence Tolhurst
Boris Williams; Performer
Saxophone: Ron Howe; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Producer: Howard Gray
Robert Smith
Dave Allen; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

9. Screw

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

10. Sinking

by The Cure

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Dave Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Frank Barretta
Phil Tennant
Tom Leader
Martin White; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith; Composer
Producer: Dave Allen
Robert Smith; Production
Bass Guitar: Simon Gallup; Performer
Drums: Boris Williams; Performer
Guitar: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith; Performer
Keyboard: Porl Thompson
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Performer
Percussion: Boris Williams; Performer
Performer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Simon Gallup
Porl Thompson
Boris Williams; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Tennant
Dave Allen
Frank Barretta
Martin White
Tom Leader; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Smith; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Goth Rock, New Wave, College Rock, Post-Punk, '80s Alternative, Goth

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 25, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602498400173

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The Head On The Door (Remastered)

1. Inbetween Days

2. Kyoto Song

3. The Blood

4. Six Different Ways

5. Push

6. The Baby Screams

7. Close To Me

8. A Night Like This

9. Screw

10. Sinking

Technical Specifications

The Head On The Door (Remastered)

Product information

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1. Inbetween Days

2. Kyoto Song

3. The Blood

4. Six Different Ways

5. Push

6. The Baby Screams

7. Close To Me

8. A Night Like This

9. Screw

10. Sinking

Technical Specifications