EW's GRADE
B+

Details Release Date: Jan 27, 2004; Lead Performance: The Cure; Genre: Reissues

Aging Goths, rejoice! The Cure's first boxed set is an alternate history of the surprisingly resilient band's career. Only Disc 1 is essential, but even the lesser material leaves lipstick traces. Extras A meticulously notated 76-page booklet, complete with plenty of photos of frontman Robert Smith's legendary rat's nest, er, hair.

Originally posted Mar 12, 2004 Published in issue #754 Mar 05, 2004 Order article reprints

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