The Cure announces monthly singles, new album and tour

In a world where one can collect many worthy things—stamps, Coke cans, baseball cards—why not collect The Cure? In anticipation of its September 13 release, the band has opted to release a single for the 13th of each month leading up to its 13th studio album, which comes on Sept. 13th.

That’s right, expect four exclusive singles with b-sides in the coming months and then a whole new album. So far the singles have only been announced for May and June. “The Only One” will include the b-side “NY Trip.” On June 13, the band will release “Freakshow,” including the b-side “All Kinds of Stuff.” All the more reason to be a Cure-atelist instead of a philatelist.

The currently untitled release will be The Cure's first full-length album in four years, and will be released via Suretone/Geffen Records. Plus, in a week’s time, Robert Smith and company will embark on a tour of North America, including a stop at Sasquatch. Can’t wait until then to hear the new stuff? Head over to TheCure.com to stream a bit from the first new track.

Just like heaven:

May
9 - Washington, D.C. @ Patriot Center
10 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wachovia Spectrum
12 - Boston, Mass. @ Agganis Arena
14 - Montreal, Quebec @ Bell Centre
15 - Toronto, Ontario @ Air Canada Centre
17 - Chicago, Ill. @ Allstate Arena
19 - Kansas City, Mo. @ Starlight Theatre
21 - Denver, Colo. @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
23 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ E Center
25 - George, Wash. @ Sasquatch!
26 - Vancouver, British Colombia @ General Motors Place
29 - Santa Barbara, Calif. @ Santa Barbara Bowl
31 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Hollywood Bowl

June
1 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Shrine Auditorium
3 - San Diego, Calif. @ Cox Arena
4 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Dodge Theatre
6 - Dallas, Texas @ American Airlines Center
8 - Austin, Texas @ Austin Music Hall
9 - Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center
11 - Tampa, Fla. @ St. Pete Times Forum
13 - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. @ Band Atlantic Center
15 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Gwinnett Center
16 - Charlotte, N.C. @ Charlotte Bobcats Arena
18 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University
20 - New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden
21 - New York, N.Y. @ Radio City Music Hall

Related links:
TheCure.com
Suretone.com
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