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Cure – Paris – Cassette

Paris is a live album by English rock band The Cure, released in 1993.

Paris was released on October 9, 1993. The album features recordings from two concerts in Paris, France, which took place on October 19 and 20, 1992, during The Cure’s ‘Wish Tour.’

The Cure lineup during the ‘Wish Tour’ included Robert Smith (vocals, guitar), Simon Gallup (bass guitar), Porl Thompson (guitar, keyboards), Boris Williams (drums), and Perry Bamonte (keyboards, guitar).

Paris captures The Cure performing tracks from various points in their career, including songs from the ‘Wish’ album, as well as earlier hits like ‘Just Like Heaven,’ ‘A Forest,’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry.’ The album was produced by Robert Smith and Mark Saunders.

A live version of ‘Friday I’m in Love’ from the ‘Paris’ album was released as a single.

The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised the energetic and vibrant live performances captured on the recording. In addition to the audio release, there is a visual companion titled ‘The Cure in Orange,’ which is a concert film featuring footage from the same concerts in Paris.

Paris remains a popular live album among fans of The Cure, providing a snapshot of the band’s live sound during the early 1990s. Paris showcases The Cure’s dynamic live performances and serves as a document of a particular era in the band’s extensive career.

Eleckra Records

Track Listing
Figurehead, The
One Hundred Years
At Night
Play For Today
Apart
In Your House
Lovesong
Catch
Letter To Elise, A
Dressing Up
Charlotte Sometimes
Close To Me