THE CURE – THE TOP LP – EXC+ UK 1984  GOTH PUNK INDIE

The Cure – The Top
(Fiction Records  1984  fixs9)
Matrix No’s: A2/B1 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Excellent condition
– some wear to edges, a little ringwear rubbing at top – back cover has small tear at opening edge
Inner Sleeve has a 2 inch split in the bottom

Vinyl in Excellent+ condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl which do give pops/crackles (mainly heard in-between tracks) but sound quality is excellent overall)

The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member. Other members have been Lol Tolhurst drums and keyboards, Simon Gallup bass guitar, Reeves Gabrels guitar, Michael Dempsey bass guitar, Porl Thompson guitar, Perry Bamonte guitar and Phil Thornalley bass guitar.

The Top is the fifth studio album by British band The Cure, released in 1984.

Track listing

All songs by Robert Smith, except where noted.

1. “Shake Dog Shake” – 4:55
2. “Bird Mad Girl” (Smith, Tolhurst) – 4:05
3. “Wailing Wall” – 5:17
4. “Give Me It” – 3:42
5. “Dressing Up” – 2:51
6. “The Caterpillar” (Smith, Tolhurst) – 3:40
7. “Piggy in the Mirror” (Smith, Tolhurst) – 3:40
8. “The Empty World” – 2:36
9. “Bananafishbones” – 3:12
10. “The Top” – 6:50

Personnel

• Robert Smith – vocals, Multi Instruments
• Andy Anderson – percussion, drums
• Lol Tolhurst – Other Instruments
• Porl Thompson – saxophone

Production

• Producers: Dave Allen, Chris Parry, Robert Smith
• Engineers: Dave Allen, Howard Grey
• Instrumentation: Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst