Wish

I wasn't sure we'd ever get this Deluxe release. They stopped these Deluxe reissues after the release of Disintegration, but Wish is the follow up to that record, and is one of the best Cure albums in my opinion. I'd definitely put it in the top 5. I'm so glad we finally got this. Some of the bonus tracks, especially the instrumentals that had only previously been released on cassette, are welcome additions to any Cure collection. Having all the Cure albums re-mastered through this release now is incredibly sweet. Recommended!

The Wish 30th Anniversary edition is an absolute treat for fans of The Cure and anyone who loves timeless alternative music. The remastering is flawless, breathing new life into tracks like “From The Edge of The Deep Green Sea” and “A Letter to Elise,” with a richness and clarity that makes each note hit even harder. The emotional depth of the album feels more pronounced, capturing the unique blend of melancholy and beauty The Cure is known for.Hearing Wish again with this enhanced sound quality is like rediscovering an old friend from high school, and the additional material gives it an even deeper sense of nostalgia and completeness. It’s the perfect way to celebrate this classic album’s legacy. Highly recommend it to both long-time fans and new listeners – it’s an essential piece of music history that has aged well!

I bought Wish on compact disc when it originally came out in April 1992. In short, the remastered release is clearer, cleaner and sounds amazing.The packaging leaves much to be desired especially since the third disc resides inside the package’s paper case sleeve. The corner ripped a bit due to attempting to retrieve the disc without getting finger prints on the disc underside.Cure fans are no doubt going to purchase the three disc version. I found out about the mail-in order ‘Lost Wishes’ cassette long after it had been an option for fans to purchase so I’ve been waiting a long time to hear them on disc. In a nutshell, they sound far better on disc than any third party offering.I’m reminded that this was the last album with Boris William when I listen to the demos. His timing and style really come through in the early sessions. ‘Wish’ was definitely a more guitar oriented recording than ‘Disintegration’ and you can tell this iteration of The Cure is an amalgamation sans Roger O’Donnell.I remember listening to ‘The Big Hand’ at the end of the Picture Show VHS collection of videos and feel strong that there was a saxophone in that “instrumental” but I don’t hear it as pronounced in the demo on disc 2 which makes me think there is still another version out there. While I do enjoy it, I definitely enjoy the post production release as a B side on ‘A Letter to Elise’ also available on ‘Join the Dots’.I also remember hearing ‘Cut’ as performed at the “T&C2 secret gig” performance on the ‘Play Out’ VHS so it’s great to hear a demo version of that on this release.When The Cure released the ‘High’ maxi-single, it had the ‘Higher Mix’ that was not a part of the ‘Join the Dots’ release so it’s nice to hear that again as well. In summary, all of the “extras” are superlatives in clarity and well worth the purchase of this deluxe edition.

I have purchased all of these limited edition new order re-issues. I think they’re great. However, it is important to know that I am a complete fanatic and have collected multiple items from their catalog. I have CDs, vinyl, memorabilia, etc. I think these Expanded editions are wonderful for big fans of the band and I am very happy and grateful that they took the time to put together these products. If you just want to listen to the music, just stream it, however, if you are like me and enjoy collecting , various cool and unique issues from your favorite artist, I think all of these releases are excellent. Happy listening.

Album from the 90's... it is all there, album, b-sides, cassette extra tracks... what else, just enjoy it!

Tenía la versión del 92, pero, decidí comprar esta, por las versiones extendidas que trae.

This album is often maligned & misunderstood. A lot of fans could not relate to Friday I’m In Love. I like the album. It was hard to come up with a follow up album to the masterpiece. Good try! I won’t listen to it that much. I’ll always remember it for the tour. I bought a ticket a year in advance. It was a spectacle for sure at the Long Beach Convention Center. Great band. Great music. I like the band more for their dark sets like they played at the Inland Invasion & Coachella. More reflective of their goth roots. I still think this album is worth playing once in awhile. It’s got some good songs. How about that live version of The Big Hand they played at the London Town & Country, though it didn’t make the album? Wonderful song that could have been so much better than what came out of the studio. I guess I’m a little conflicted, but I appreciate the effort. When I want to cheer up a little then I can play this album. The Cure still rule. I’ve seen them play live, more than any other band, at least 7 or 8 times. You should see them soon, while they’re still performing. They really shine onstage. They probably won’t play Friday I’m In Love.

A great album, a cool set of previously unreleased tracks. I really enjoy the album and the bonuses, and I am happy I've bought that Deluxe edition.The third disk, however, could have been awarded a better place than that paper pocket. Fortunately I have some spare slim jewel cases, and have moved the disk in one of those, so the original cardboard case is in safety now.