Wish

Wish (1992) finds The Cure blending brighter, pop-leaning songwriting with their trademark moody atmospherics, pairing layered, chiming guitars and shimmering synth textures with Robert Smith's distinctive vocals. The album balances upbeat, melodic tracks like "Friday I'm in Love" with more introspective, brooding songs, reflecting a mix of alternative rock, new wave, electronic elements and gothic-tinged production.