The Cure’s 5th album, The Top, was created during Robert Smith’s turbulent time with Siouxsie and the Banshees. Mostly recorded by Smith and Lol Tolhurst with studio musicians, it’s the band’s most hedonistic and experimental record, marked by stress, drugs, and uncertainty in the lineup. The album blends Smith’s signature dark themes with pop melodies and diverse global influences, laying the groundwork for the band’s later eclectic style while still maintaining the distinct Cure sound.
