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Title: for newbies only
Review: I have only recently gotten into the Cure, but they have quickly become one of my favorite bands. Their sound is unique and instantly appealing. That having been said, this album is NOT their best work. As a compilation, it is incomplete, tossing out some of their best songs for some irritating ones. The objective was to make a road map of the Cure's developement, but were songs like "the Walk" and "Never Enough" really that popular? As an album, it is too dissconnected. the songs don't fit together, and don't flow at all.The accoustic disc is dissappointing, as well. The performances are drab and emotionless, like Robert and the band were too tired to care. The production and arrangements are boring and uninspired. There are much better live albums out there.If you are looking for a primer to the Cure's mountain of work, this is your album. Otherwise, don't bother. "Cut Here", one of the new songs on this album, is great, but the rest is terribly sub-par.
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