The Cure - — Seventeen Seconds

: Features sinister chords and the phased guitar sound that became a hallmark of the band's aesthetic.

Released on April 18, 1980, is the definitive turning point where The Cure evolved from post-punk upstarts into the architects of gothic rock. The Sound of Desolation The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

: A more pop-oriented track that retains the album's signature tension through sharp guitar hooks. : Features sinister chords and the phased guitar

: The entire album was written and recorded in just seven days on a shoestring budget. Essential Tracks The Cure - Seventeen Seconds