MiXeD-Up MeMoRiEs: 5/5/2019
Big things are afoot this time around on Mixed-Up Memories! One of the giant records in alternative rock just celebrated its 30th anniversary a few days ago. I’m talking about The Cure’s 8th studio album, “Disintegration.” By 1988 The Cure had drifted-away from the gothic-rock sound that marked their first three albums to more pop-oriented songs. That won them legions of fans, but band leader Robert Smith was 29 and staring mid-life in the face. He was overwhelmed by the tho