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The Top (Deluxe Edition)

The Cure

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Recorded in the midst of Robert Smith's tenuous tenure with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Top is arguably the most hedonistic record the Cure ever produced. Essentially Smith and Lol Tolhurst working with studio musicians (this being the period when the Cure's lineup was never assured), it's an album obviously recorded under stress, drink, and drugs. More wildly experimental musically than anything before it, it laid the foundations for the Cure's pattern of unpigeonholable albums that were to erase their reputation built by Pornography and eventually culminating in Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me. That said, it's still very much a Cure record. Heavy on the percussion and quaint keyboard effects that were so big in the '80s, the melodies ("The Caterpillar," "Shake Dog Shake") are unmistakably Robert Smith. The big change this time around is his ability to fuse the paranoia and neuroses of former work (Pornography) with his newfound use of pop melody and outside influences (i.e., world travels, sounds, instruments) to moderate success ("Wailing Wall," "Piggy in the Mirror"). A more psychedelic descent than Pornography, The Top is a transition, never really feeling like a full-length release, but it does meld all former phases of Rob and company, which would fully gel on The Head on the Door. At best an imperfect record, The Top is a necessary step in the evolution of the band.
© Chris True /TiVo

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1
Shake Dog Shake (Corrected Audio (2011))
00:04:55

Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - David M. Allen, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

2
The Birdmad Girl
00:04:06

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

3
Wailing Wall
00:05:22

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

4
Give Me It
00:03:42

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

5
Dressing Up
00:02:50

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

6
The Caterpillar
00:03:41

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

7
Piggy In The Mirror
00:03:39

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

8
The Empty World
00:02:35

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

9
Bananafishbones
00:02:59

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

10
The Top
00:06:55

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

DISCO 2

1
You Stayed ... (Robert Smith Home Demo)
00:02:20

Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

2
Ariel (Robert Smith Home Demo)
00:02:58

Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

3
A Hand Inside My Mouth (Studio Demo)
00:03:39

Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

4
Sadacic (M05) (Robert Smith Studio Demo)
00:04:14

Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Smith, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

5
Shake Dog Shake (Studio Demo)
00:04:54

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

6
Piggy In The Mirror (Studio Demo)
00:03:39

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

7
Birdmad Girl (Studio Demo)
00:03:34

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

8
Give Me It (Studio Demo)
00:03:41

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

9
Throw Your Foot (Studio Demo)
00:03:29

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

10
Happy The Man (Studio Demo)
00:02:44

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

11
The Caterpillar (Studio Demo)
00:04:15

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

12
Dressing Up (Studio Alternative Mix)
00:02:12

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

13
Wailing Wall (Studio Alternative Mix)
00:04:56

Howard Gray, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Anderson, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, Drum Machine, AssociatedPerformer - David Allen, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Porl Thompson, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

14
The Empty World (Live Bootleg)
00:02:47

Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Thornalley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Anderson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Porl Thompson, Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

15
Bananafishbones (Live Bootleg)
00:02:57

Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Thornalley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Anderson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Porl Thompson, Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

16
The Top (Live Bootleg)
00:07:10

Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Producer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - David M. Allen, Producer - Chris Parry, Producer

℗ 2006 Fiction Records Ltd.

17
Forever (version) (Live Bootleg)
00:04:57

Gary Moore, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Thornalley, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Andy Anderson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Smith, Composer, Author, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Cure, MainArtist - LAURENCE TOLHURST, Composer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - SIMON GALLUP, Composer - Porl Thompson, Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 1984 Fiction Records Ltd.

Approfondimenti

Recorded in the midst of Robert Smith's tenuous tenure with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Top is arguably the most hedonistic record the Cure ever produced. Essentially Smith and Lol Tolhurst working with studio musicians (this being the period when the Cure's lineup was never assured), it's an album obviously recorded under stress, drink, and drugs. More wildly experimental musically than anything before it, it laid the foundations for the Cure's pattern of unpigeonholable albums that were to erase their reputation built by Pornography and eventually culminating in Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me. That said, it's still very much a Cure record. Heavy on the percussion and quaint keyboard effects that were so big in the '80s, the melodies ("The Caterpillar," "Shake Dog Shake") are unmistakably Robert Smith. The big change this time around is his ability to fuse the paranoia and neuroses of former work (Pornography) with his newfound use of pop melody and outside influences (i.e., world travels, sounds, instruments) to moderate success ("Wailing Wall," "Piggy in the Mirror"). A more psychedelic descent than Pornography, The Top is a transition, never really feeling like a full-length release, but it does meld all former phases of Rob and company, which would fully gel on The Head on the Door. At best an imperfect record, The Top is a necessary step in the evolution of the band.
© Chris True /TiVo

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