The Cure – Pornography [RSD22]

1LP Picture disc. 40th anniversary of album. US-Only

Limited edition picture disc of the UK band’s legendary fourth album. Featuring the trio of singer and guitarist Robert Smith, Drummer Lol Tolhurst and bassist Simon Gallup, this 1982 classic features “100 Years,” “A Short Term Effect,” and single, “The Hanging Garden.” “Pornography” is arguably the peak of The Cure’s early, darker sound before switching to a more pop orientated direction, the album had a huge influence on future dark wave and gothic rockers. Despite the album’s dark themes it was their most popular release to date, breaching the UK Top 10.