In Between Days / The Exploding Boy

by The Cure

In Between Days / The Exploding Boy cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 9 July 1985
  • Label: Fiction
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 4.26/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Robert Smith, David M. Allen

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a distinct shift away from their oppressive gothic-rock era, 'In Between Days' features brisk, New Order-influenced acoustic strumming and upbeat synthesizer lines. Robert Smith brilliantly juxtaposes the bouncy, euphoric instrumentation against lyrics detailing regret, aging, and romantic dissolution. The track served as the lead single for 'The Head on the Door', properly establishing The Cure as international pop stars.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, jangly, shimmering, atmospheric, british

Tracklist

  1. In Between Days
  2. The Exploding Boy

Credits

  • The Cure - primary artist
  • Parched Art - cover
  • Arun Chakraverty - lacquer cut by
  • Yashi - make-up

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