S Poddar
The Cure has just put out a new EP titled A Fragile Thing, which includes a live version of the track and a remix by the band’s legendary lead vocalist, Robert Smith. Fans can now listen to this music through different streaming sites.
The original single comes within Songs Of A Lost World, the 14th studio album of the band, released last month. It is their first full-length record since 2008’s 4:13 Dream and has already been widely acclaimed.
This new four-track EP includes a stand out live version of A Fragile Thing, recorded live from The Cure’s epic album launch show at London’s Troxy on November 1. Alongside the live version, fans get an exclusive reworking of the song, called A Fragile Thing – RS24 Remix, created by Smith. The EP also includes the radio edit and the full original track.
The band thanked fans, saying, “Thanks again to everyone for helping make the Troxy London night so special – in the room and around the world.” This message referred to the globally streamed performance, which allowed audiences far and wide to experience the memorable evening.
The live recording of A Fragile Thing was also mixed by Smith, thereby signifying his involvement with the project. To heighten the anticipation, the band further teased, “More exciting Troxy news this Sunday,” which left fans wondering whether it would be a live album or concert film. In the meantime, the entire three-hour show is on YouTube for a limited period.
Smith has often discussed how A Fragile Thing is an interpretation into the state of love with all its paradoxes and unyielding nature. “It’s the most powerful emotion, and it’s incredibly resilient. And yet at the same time, incredibly fragile,” he explained in October.
This release is part of a whirlwind period for The Cure. Earlier this month, they unveiled a deluxe edition of Songs Of A Lost World, a record that secured the band their first UK Number One album in 32 years. That was back with 1992’s Wish.
He, therefore, went ahead to appreciate it with such heartfelt feelings: “It is enormously uplifting, genuinely heartwarming to experience such a wonderful reaction to the release of the new Cure album. To everyone who has bought it, listened to it, loved it, believed in us over the years – THANK YOU!”
The success of the album did not just stay in the UK; the report showed that it became the best-selling album in the US based on physical sales.
During the Troxy show, The Cure treated fans to the entire set of Songs Of A Lost World. They also made sure to play some fan-favorite hits and commemorate the 45th anniversary of their iconic second album, Seventeen Seconds.
The London show, which many believe was their last live performance of 2024, sets the stage for what’s to come. The band is preparing for a major headline tour next autumn. Smith also revealed that another album is nearly complete, with a third project in development. He aims to finish one of the new records before the band’s return to the road in 2025.
Apart from the Troxy show, The Cure has recorded live sessions for BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, further displaying the creative vitality of the band.
The new EP, along with their album and other projects, proves The Cure is still very much in the game. With more thrilling announcements on the way, fans can look forward to what the band has planned. For now, there’s A Fragile Thing, which is ready for listening, giving another look at the artistry that defined The Cure for decades.
