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Pornography
by The Cure
The 491st greatest album of all time
Pornography, released in 1982 by The Cure, is a dark, intense album that pushed the band into brooding, atmospheric territory tied to gothic rock and post-punk. It is marked by dense textures, guitars drenched in reverb, prominent bass and propulsive drums, and bleak, introspective lyrics that create an oppressive, claustrophobic mood across extended, immersive tracks. The record represented a shift to a more monochromatic, intense aesthetic and has been influential on subsequent gothic and alternative music.
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