Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary

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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 11:00:37 GMT 1 Pipperoo, nausearockpig, and 4 more like this

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Post by chuckrh on Feb 17, 2020 11:00:37 GMT 1

Kind of lost in the shuffle but its the 20th anniversary of Bloodflowers. Nice article below. IMHO, the last great Cure record (subsequent had their moments). I know everyone doesn't agree but I've loved that record since it came out. I think everyone will be ecstatic if the new record (if it ever comes out!) is as good as this one! Cheers. party0016

www.stereogum.com/2070191/the-cure-bloodflowers-turns-20/franchises/the-anniversary/

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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 12:23:44 GMT 1 Pipperoo and chuckrh like this

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Post by nausearockpig on Feb 17, 2020 12:23:44 GMT 1

twenty years. wow.. just wow. I remember my life when it came out, i'm glad i've moved on

I'll have to give this one a full listen again, it's been a while. thanks for the kick up the @r$e chuckrh

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czuczu Bloodflowers member Posts: 5,249	Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 19:15:43 GMT 1 via mobile Pipperoo, BlueHughes, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by czuczu on Feb 17, 2020 19:15:43 GMT 1 I'm old enough to enjoy this one now, like a fine wine
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czuczu Bloodflowers member Posts: 5,249	Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 19:16:14 GMT 1 via mobile steve, Pipperoo, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by czuczu on Feb 17, 2020 19:16:14 GMT 1 PS in my head its still one of the 'new' ones...
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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 20:04:23 GMT 1 Pipperoo likes this

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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2020 20:04:23 GMT 1

I had to age into this one, too, and also have bad memories of that time period. When I saw this tour in either MD or VA (same difference) I was in my mid-twenties and had moved back in with my mother after a break up far away. It sucked. I definitely didn't have an appreciation for the album then. I didn't really feel anything for Bloodflowers until far into my 30's. I never thought I'd say it's one of my favorites, but it is. Not "THE", but definitely classic and strong. I have to be in the right mood for it.

Pipperoo Big Hand Show Moon Moderator Posts: 19,047	Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 20:11:26 GMT 1 BlueHughes likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pipperoo on Feb 17, 2020 20:11:26 GMT 1 This is the only Cure tour post 1984 I missed. I'm still sorry I did but family medical issues came first. Fabulous album from day one for me.
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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 22:12:09 GMT 1 via mobile

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Post by mralphabet on Feb 17, 2020 22:12:09 GMT 1

Beautiful album, one of their best, and an incredible Dream tour.
Looking forward to the 20th anniversary Bloodflowers shows this year.
Yeah right! We'll be lucky if they play a single song from from it.

Yes if the new album is as good, I'll be very happy too.

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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 17, 2020 22:41:17 GMT 1

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Post by steve on Feb 17, 2020 22:41:17 GMT 1

Feb 17, 2020 22:12:09 GMT 1 mralphabet said:

Yeah right! We'll be lucky if they play a single song from from it.

They have played songs from it in 2016, 2018 & 2019.

It's an okay album but it only comes alive when played live.
There's something a bit too sterile with the album.
The Cure by numbers.

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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 18, 2020 14:01:39 GMT 1 steve likes this

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Feb 17, 2020 22:41:17 GMT 1 steve said:

Feb 17, 2020 22:12:09 GMT 1 mralphabet said:

Yeah right! We'll be lucky if they play a single song from from it.

They have played songs from it in 2016, 2018 & 2019.

It's an okay album but it only comes alive when played live.
There's something a bit too sterile with the album.
The Cure by numbers.

39 is pretty much a set staple, now...

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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 19, 2020 20:23:51 GMT 1 via mobile weedyburton79 and charlottemargita like this

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Post by mralphabet on Feb 19, 2020 20:23:51 GMT 1

I had the Bloodflowers album playing today, sounding truly wonderful, a masterclass in songwriting with possibly Robert's greatest set of lyrics. If I had to single out a song today it would be the album's centrepiece, The Last Day of Summer.
The ultimate slow burning album that rewards multiple listens revealing a little more each time. With its uncompromising nature and no regular singles, it separated the casual fan from the hardcore devotee.

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Bloodflowers 20th Anniversary Feb 19, 2020 21:09:29 GMT 1 via mobile weedyburton79 likes this

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Post by czuczu on Feb 19, 2020 21:09:29 GMT 1

Feb 19, 2020 20:23:51 GMT 1 mralphabet said:

I had the Bloodflowers album playing today, sounding truly wonderful, a masterclass in songwriting with possibly Robert's greatest set of lyrics. If I had to single out a song today it would be the album's centrepiece, The Last Day of Summer.
The ultimate slow burning album that rewards multiple listens revealing a little more each time. With its uncompromising nature and no regular singles, it separated the casual fan from the hardcore devotee.

I thought Last Day Of Summer was the standout song at Meltdown, sounded fresh after being neglected for so long. Be good to hear more of this album getting played live again.

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Feb 19, 2020 20:23:51 GMT 1 mralphabet said:

I had the Bloodflowers album playing today, sounding truly wonderful, a masterclass in songwriting with possibly Robert's greatest set of lyrics.

I do think it has some of Roger's best keyboard work.

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