{"product_id":"the-cure-charlotte-sometimes","title":"The Cure – Charlotte Sometimes","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"100\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eThe Cure – Charlotte Sometimes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eCharlotte Sometimes\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most beloved standalone singles from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Cure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bridging the atmospheric post-punk of their early years with the darker, more gothic sound that would define much of their 1980s output. Released in 1981, the single remains a fan favourite and a key recording in the band's celebrated catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eInspired by the children's novel \u003cem data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharlotte Sometimes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePenelope Farmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the song combines haunting melodies, shimmering guitars, and evocative lyrics to create a dreamlike and melancholic atmosphere. Frontman \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRobert Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e delivers one of his most memorable vocal performances, perfectly complementing the track's mysterious and emotional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eThe B-side, \u003cem data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eSplintered In Her Head\u003c\/em\u003e, explores a darker and more experimental direction, featuring dense textures and unsettling moods that showcase the band's willingness to push beyond conventional pop structures. Together, the two tracks capture The Cure during a pivotal creative period as they evolved into one of the most influential alternative bands of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eA must-have for collectors of post-punk, gothic rock, and classic 1980s alternative vinyl, \u003cem data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eCharlotte Sometimes\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential release from one of Britain's most enduring and influential groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8tk7q\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eCharlotte Sometimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g1x534\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eSplintered In Her Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4KeII31qyck?si=0ymZIe5hMARYuhzy\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiction Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54395897348438,"sku":"FICS 14","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5bd211b9-03c3-4a3b-a9fb-2152b1f93d5a.jpg?v=1782920546","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/the-cure-charlotte-sometimes","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}