The Cure - Arabian Dreams
Review by Eben Johannes
Arabian Dreams by Cure is a unique album that blends traditional Arabic music with contemporary sounds. The album consists of ten tracks, each one offering a different musical experience. The album opens with the track "Arabian Nights," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its haunting melodies and intricate rhythms. The use of traditional instruments such as the oud and the qanun, combined with electronic beats and synthesizers, creates a mesmerizing sound that transports the listener to a different world.
The album features several standout tracks, including "Desert Rose," which features a beautiful duet between the lead singer and a female vocalist. The track "Mystic Sands" is another highlight, with its hypnotic rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes. The album also features several instrumental tracks, such as "Sands of Time" and "Oasis," which showcase the incredible musicianship of the band.
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Filename: the-cure-arabian-dreams.rar- MP3 size: 40 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Don't Cry (Studio Demo) | 2:42 | |
| The Drowning Man (Live) | 5:43 | |
| Descent | 3:06 | |
| Killing An Arab (Live) | 3:18 | |
| Other Voices (Live) | 4:45 | |
| The Funeral Party (Live) | 4:38 | |
| Faith (Live) | 10:13 | |
| A Forest (Live) | 6:38 |
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Catalog Numbers
1039Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Numbered
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Chestnut Studios, Frensham |
| Manufactured By | SKC |
Notes
- Silver pressed disc.
- Individual number stamp on the back of the cover insert.
- The very first Cure bootleg CD.
- Rare 1978-1982 tracks.
- Titled "Arabian Dream/84" on CD and "Arabian Dreams" on cover and spine.
- Although uncredited, all songs taken from official releases :
- 1 to 4 : from Concert and Curiosity cassette, October 1984.
- * Track 1 printed "Boys Don't Cry (Outtake)" is the Chestnut studio demo, Frensham, 27 May 1978.
- * Track 2 "The Drowning Man" live in Australasia, August 1981.
- * Tracks 3 - 4 "Other Voices" & "The Funeral Party" live somewhere, summer 1981.
- Track 5 "Descent" : recorded at Morgan Studios, B-side from the Primary single, March 1981.
- Tracks 6 - 7 "A Forest" & "Killing An Arab" live at Manchester Apollo, 27 April 1982 : from A Single 2x7" single, July 1982.
- Track 8 "Faith" live at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, August 17th 1981 : from Charlotte Sometimes 12" single, October 1981.
- Some tracks later officially released on CD :
- 1 on Three Imaginary Boys 2CD deluxe, 2004.
- 2,3,4 and 8 on Faith 2CD deluxe, 2005.
- 5 on Join The Dots 4CD box set, 2004.
- Strangely, 6 and 7 were not included neither in Join The Dots nor in Pornography 2CD deluxe .
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: TVO D 1039 T303-2974 <02>
- Other (Print on CD): Manufactured in Korea by SKC
Summary by Eben Johannes
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