Review:

Seventeen Seconds (the Cure Album)

overall review score: 4.5
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Seventeen Seconds is the second studio album by English rock band The Cure, released in 1980. It marks a stylistic shift towards a darker, moodier sound for the band.

Key Features

  • Atmospheric and melancholic songs
  • Influence of post-punk and gothic rock
  • Minimalist production style

Pros

  • Innovative and influential sound that helped shape the gothic rock genre
  • Strong songwriting from Robert Smith
  • Emotionally powerful atmosphere throughout the album

Cons

  • May not appeal to listeners who prefer more upbeat or pop-oriented music

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