The Cure’s journey began with a sparse, angular sound that helped define the post-punk movement. Three Imaginary Boys (1979): The raw, energetic debut.

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The band continued to evolve, alternating between acoustic textures and heavy, wall-of-sound production. Wild Mood Swings (1996)