The Cure - "Killing An Arab"/"10:15 Saturday Night" (7" single)
The debut single from The Cure on the independent Small Wonder Records, a brilliant label that released many fine records in the punk/new wave era. I probably first heard this (as with many of the records in my collection) on the John Peel Show on Radio . Broadcasting 10pm to midnight, Monday - Thursday, Peel's programme was a must listen for those of us wanting to hear exciting, cutting edge new music rather than the sanitised elevator music that Radio 'Wonderful' broadcast most of the day.
Back to The Cure, this was when they were a drums/bass/guitar trio from homely Crawley, before they became doom-meister giants and certainly before Robert Smith grew his hair big and discovered red lipstick. In fact he looked like a regular home counties guy at his stage.
This song - and it's very fine B side - featured sparse production, angular guitars and thought provoking lyrics. All bound together with memorable melodies and hooks and a rock steady rhythm. The excellent first album 'Three Imaginary Boys' was more of the same and is worth checking out.
This song - and it's very fine B side - featured sparse production, angular guitars and thought provoking lyrics. All bound together with memorable melodies and hooks and a rock steady rhythm. The excellent first album 'Three Imaginary Boys' was more of the same and is worth checking out.
Very soon after this they changed direction, discovering doom, electronica and black clothing. Smart move as it turns out, selling out stadiums and gaining global adoration. But this still remains a great single...
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