Album Details
Title: Mint Car [US #1]
Artist: The Cure
Release Date: 6/10/1996
Re-Released On: 7/2/1996
Label: Elektra Entertainment
Album Type(s): Single
UPCs: 075596427548, 075596427524
Genre: Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, New Wave, Goth Rock, Post-Punk, Alternative/Indie Rock, Punk/New Wave, College Rock, Dance-Rock
Moods: Angst-Ridden, Atmospheric, Cathartic, Stately, Bittersweet, Brooding, Insular, Nocturnal, Ominous, Reflective, Tense/Anxious, Wintry, Earnest, Eerie, Ethereal, Hypnotic, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Passionate, Sparse, Aggressive, Druggy, Energetic, Fun, Quirky, Searching, Bleak, Detached, Gloomy, Melancholy, Playful, Sad, Somber, Wistful
Total Copies: 2
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
Additional Releases
| Year | Type | Label | Catalog # | | 1996 | CD | Elektra Entertainment | 64275 |
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Album Review
On this two-song single, the title track appears in a basic, straightforward "radio" mix. Given that the song itself is Cure-by-numbers, everything ends up sounding fairly bland all the way through. Even those who complained about "Friday I'm in Love" would probably agree that this song is even more of a nonentity, unfortunately. Things are made up a bit thanks to the wholly new track "Home" that follows. Favoring the string arrangements that appear on most other Wild Mood Swings B-sides, it feels a bit like a lighter, quieter "Letter to Elise," with a nice enough shuffling rhythm and lovestruck sentiments. More than most Cure singles, this is still definitely one for the hardcore fan only. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide
Credits
| Name | Credits | | Paul Corkett | Mixing | | Robert Smith | Group Member | | Steve Lyon | Producer |
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