Boys Don't Cry / Plastic Passion

by The Cure

Boys Don't Cry / Plastic Passion cover art

Concealing themes of emotional vulnerability behind a brisk, upbeat pop arrangement, this single helped transition The Cure away from the stark minimalism of their debut LP. Robert Smith's lyrics challenge masculine stoicism, a recurring thematic thread that resonated deeply with early alternative audiences. It remains one of the most enduring jangle-pop singles of the early new wave era.

Genres

  • New Wave
  • Post-Punk
  • Indie Pop

Tracklist

  1. Boys Don't Cry
  2. Plastic Passion
  3. 10:15 Saturday Night
  4. Accuracy
  5. So What
  6. Jumping Someone Else's Train
  7. Subway Song
  8. Killing An Arab
  9. Fire In Cairo
  10. Another Day
  11. Grinding Halt
  12. Three Imaginary Boys