The Head on the Door
by
The Cure
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studio album
First released:
Aug 13 1985

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The Head on the Door is the sixth studio album by British band The Cure, released in 1985. The album is the first to feature drummer Boris Williams, it also features the return of Simon Gallup and is Porl Thompson's first album as an official member.

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Catalog number:
827 231-2
Release dates:
  • Oct 10 2006

Genres

Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Post-punk. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Just the right Cure
The review up top is right: This is the Cure album to start with. But maybe that's because this is the one I happened to start with. Actually, I think it's excellent because it's right at what I would call the middle of the Cure's range of sounds. It's still got some of their early punk edginess, some of their 80's danciness, some of the dark goth-like tones, and a hint of the gloss that you'll find in their more recent albums.

Even though it falls in this niche, the styles of music on this albu…
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3 stars Good, fun experimental album
Not their best... but love it. The Blood is my favorite song on it. Has the classic Close to Me on it, although my favorite version of the song is not on the album.
Written by Shinobi "Kage"

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The Head on the Door 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Elektra / Wea
release dates: Aug 13 1985 in United Kingdom
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The Head on the Door 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Fiction Records
catalog number: 60435
release dates: Oct 25 1990
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The Head on the Door 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
release dates: Dec 12 2006
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