4:13 Dream

by The Cure

Overview

4:13 Dream may open with the doomed romanticism of "Underneath the Stars," but that slow-crawling mini-epic is a feint, momentarily disguising how this is the Cure's poppiest album since 1992's Wish. But despite the preponderance of sprightly tempos and singsong hooks, nothing about 4:13 Dream feels especially light, perhaps because Robert Smith chooses to pair these songs with a heavy dose of angst. On the "The Reasons Why," the catchiest tune here, Smith sings about suicide with no trace of irony. The pristine production emphasizes Smith's stylized mannerisms -- nowhere more so than on "The Only One," where his caterwauls are clearly articulated. Buried in the back of 4:13 Dream are two songs with hooks that nevertheless dig underneath the skin: "The Perfect Boy" and "This. Here and Now. With You." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/28/2008
Label:	Geffen / Interscope / Polydor
UPC:	0602517642256
Rank:	73510

Tracks

1. Underneath the Stars
2. The Only One
3. The Reasons Why
4. Freakshow
5. Sirensong
6. The Real Snow White
7. The Hungry Ghost
8. Switch
9. The Perfect Boy
10. This. Here and Now. With You
11. Sleep When I'm Dead
12. The Scream
13. It's Over

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Cure   Primary Artist
Jason Cooper   Drums,Loops,Percussion
Porl Thompson   Guitar
Simon Gallup   Bass
Catsfield Sub Rhythm Trio   Clapping,Handclapping
Smud   Percussion
Robert Smith   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,6-String Bass

Technical Credits

Matt Hendry   Assistant
Robert Smith   Audio Engineer,Audio Production,Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Group Member
Simon Wakeling   Assistant
The Cure   Composer
Jason Cooper   Loop,Composer,Group Member
Porl Thompson   Composer,Group Member
Brian Gardner   Mastering
Keith Uddin   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Audio Engineer,Audio Production
Simon Gallup   Composer,Group Member
Smud   Programming