Three Imaginary Boys by The Cure - DeepRiffs

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Volume 1

Volume 2

In their initial incarnation, the Cure were a spunky pop group with a punk snarl and an art school predilection for concept. From the opening futile self-pity of “10:15 Saturday Night” (presented in this expanded edition in both home and early band demo form) through the moody and haunting “Subway Song,” an absurd cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady” (that leader Robert Smith never wanted on the album) and the goofy album instrumental coda of “The Weedy Burton,” Three Imaginary Boys hardly prepares the world for the artistic jump in sound and concept to come. But it remains a highly melodic and captivating album jammed with energetic highlights (“Fire in Cairo,” “Object”). Robert Smith would eventually drape his songs in Technicolor, but the high contrast black and white on display here shows off his sometimes obscured penchant for writing the clever and catchy quip. This British release was issued in the U.S as Boys Don’t Cry with several important track replacements, the addition of the U.S. title track and “Jumping Someone Else’s Train” (both included among the bonus tracks of poor-sounding live cuts and intriguing band demos).

Volume 1

1. 10:15 Saturday Night

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

2. Accuracy

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

3. Grinding Halt

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

4. Another Day

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

5. Object

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

6. Subway Song

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Harmonica: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

7. Foxy Lady

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Jimi Hendrix; Composer
Lyricist: Jimi Hendrix; Composer
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

8. Meat Hook

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

9. So What

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

10. Fire In Cairo

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

11. It's Not You

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

12. Three Imaginary Boys

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

13. The Weedy Burton

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

Volume 2

1. I Want To Be Old

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson; Performer
Performer: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

2. I'm Cold

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson; Performer
Performer: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

3. Heroin Face

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson; Performer
Performer: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

4. I Just Need Myself

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson; Performer
Performer: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

5. 10:15 Saturday Night

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

6. The Cocktail Party

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson; Performer
Performer: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

7. Grinding Halt

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson; Performer
Performer: Porl Thompson
Robert Smith
Lol Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Porl Thompson
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

8. Boys Don't Cry

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

9. It's Not You

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

10. 10:15 Saturday Night

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

11. Fire In Cairo

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

12. Winter

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair
Mike Dutton
Mike Hedges; Production

13. Faded Smiles (aka I Don't Know)

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair
Mike Dutton
Mike Hedges; Production

14. Play With Me

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair
Mike Dutton
Mike Hedges; Production

15. World War

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges
Mike Dutton; Production

16. Boys Don't Cry

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Laurence Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith; Performer
Composer: Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tim Young; Production
Mixing: Robert Smith
David M. Allen
Chris Parry; Production
Producer: Robert Smith
Chris Parry
David M. Allen; Production
Recording Assistant: Mike Dutton; Production
Studio Personnel: Robert Smith
Tim Young
Mike Dutton
Chris Parry
Mike Hedges
David M. Allen; Production

17. Jumping Someone Else's Train

Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Drums: Laurence Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Michael Dempsey
Laurence Tolhurst
Robert Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Engineer: Mike Hedges; Production
Producer: Chris Parry; Production
Studio Personnel: Mike Hedges; Production

18. Subway Song

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

19. Accuracy

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

20. 10:15 Saturday Night

Bass Guitar: Michael Dempsey; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cure; Main Performer
Drums: Lol Tolhurst; Performer
Guitar: Robert Smith; Performer
Performer: Lol Tolhurst
Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Vocals: Robert Smith
Michael Dempsey; Performer
Composer: Robert Smith
Laurence Tolhurst
Michael Dempsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Smith; Composer
Author: Robert Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Blair; Production
Studio Personnel: Chris Blair; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

33 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 39 minutes and 16 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1644x1644 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

32/33 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

26/33 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Rock, Goth Rock, Adult Alternative, Goth, New Wave

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 31, 1979

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602498218280