The Cure’s Robert Smith Reflects on Hall of Fame Interview
The Cure's Robert Smith has expressed his regret regarding his widely discussed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame interview, admitting he “feels bad” about it.
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Walking the Red Carpet before Induction
In 2019, prior to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York City, Smith and his bandmates addressed the media, discussing their lengthy career and advancements in new music.
During an early red carpet interaction, The Cure encountered an excited interviewer who enthusiastically acknowledged her admiration for the band. “Congratulations to The Cure for being inducted into the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Are you as excited as I am?!” she exclaimed.
Responding in his characteristically dry manner, Smith replied, “Apparently not.” A clip of this exchange quickly went viral, with fans of the “Boys Don't Cry” band describing the moment as “priceless,” “wonderfully British,” and a “hilarious joy.”
Podcast Insights on the Iconic Moment
Now, during his appearance on Annie McManus and Nick Grimshaw’s podcast, Taking a break with Annie and Nick on BBC Sounds, the frontman reflected on that memorable incident.
“Actually, I was sorry… To be honest, I didn’t realize that I was being filmed. That's probably why… we had just come back from a serious conversation in our dressing room about what we were doing there. And this wave of enthusiasm was like… (laughter).”
Additionally, the frontman recently expressed gratitude towards his late brother for encouraging him to fully commit to The Cure instead of pursuing further studies.
Smith penned the song “I Can Never Say Goodbye” in memory of his brother’s passing, revealing that it “helped (him) a lot.”
In a discussion with Radio X‘s John Kennedy about the song, the musician who founded The Cure in 1976 shared, “My brother gave me the idea that I could do whatever I wanted.”
The Cure’s most recent release is their 14th studio album, Songs Of A Lost World, their first new album since 2008’s 4:13 Dream. In a favorable review, NME described it as “Ruthless? Yes, but in the dark there’s always enough heart and richness of sound to hold you in and elevate these songs among The Cure’s finest.”
Smith hinted at the possibility of two more albums, suggesting that ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ might suffice for the anticipation, as it’s likely the most intimate album of their career, stating, “Mortality may loom, but there is color in the black and the flowers on the grave.”
In related news, Smith recently shared information about two additional Cure albums—one will serve as a “follow-up” to “…Lost World,” while the other will take a different direction.
During his Radio X interview, he revealed that he is “already finishing” the band’s next full-length album, hinting at a summer 2025 release. “In some ways it’s not as dark,” he noted, “though actually it’s probably the saddest song of all.”
“Songs Of A Lost World” achieved number six on NME‘s list of the 50 best albums of 2024, with the lead single “Alone” reaching number 19 on the Top 50 Songs of the Year list.
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