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80s Post-Punk Showdown: The Smiths vs. The Cure

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Which of these two bands are your favourite? Take a listen to the below two tracks. Want to shout out your favourite of the two , or share experiences etc then please leave it in the comments , id love the comments section to be alive and kicking for these posts. Stand up for your favourite!

Here we have two of the moodiest bands of all time filling the post-punk scene in the 80s. This feud erupted after comments from The Smiths frontman Morrissey said he would be happy to see Robert Smith dead! Not only that he also called the Cure’s new music”Crap”.. It was only when Smith was called a “Fat Clown in Makeup” that he stood up for himself. Stating that every time the Smiths singer mentioned his veganism he would instead eat meat! Wild stuff!

The Smiths – There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (All Rights Are Retained By The Smiths)
The Cure – Boys Dont Cry (All Rights Are Retained By The Cure)

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83 responses to “80s Post-Punk Showdown: The Smiths vs. The Cure”

  1. Lesley Aeschliman avatar
    Lesley Aeschliman

    This one’s easy. It’s The Cure, all the way. Don’t get me wrong, The Smiths have some great songs, but for me, Morrissey is a turn-off. Morrissey’s always been a bit of a prick, but he’s just gotten worse about it with age.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Yeah I dont like his attitude, also I love the cure so I’m a little biased !

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  2. missparker0106 avatar
    missparker0106

    Cure. Morrissey is a huge and complete twit. It ruins listening to his songs for me. He even mistreats his fans, which is unforgiveable. You don’t bite the hand that feeds you.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Haha I think most people have that opinion to be fair 🤣 absolutely fans are the number 1 thing

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  3. Lance Cameron avatar
    Lance Cameron

    The Smiths has the edge.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Which song do you like the most by them?

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      1. Lance Cameron avatar
        Lance Cameron

        The Smiths – How Soon Is Now?

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Good song !

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  4. Nicole avatar
    Nicole

    The Cure, no contest. Like most people (or so I assume) How Soon is Now is really the only song by the Smiths that I like. Was never a big fan of Morrisey’s solo work either. I vaguely remember some of The Cure’s songs as a kid but didn’t take notice of their work until I heard Burn on the soundtrack to The Crow.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Burn is a great song! I don’t think it’s any contest either tbh

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  5. cookie avatar
    cookie

    I can’t choose, they each have something special going on. I just wonder, why do musicians have to be so unkind to one another…

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think its a I’m bigger than you attitude 🤣

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  6. Doug avatar
    Doug

    I don’t like plurals. I like “Baby It’s You” from the lead singer of Smith, Gayle McCormick, from the 1960s A Group Called Smith (1969)

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Haha fair enough 🤣 nice selections though

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  7. Michael Sammut avatar
    Michael Sammut

    Both good. But I would choose The Cure.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Yeah I think its close too but I’d go the same way !

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  8. Ronald Coates avatar
    Ronald Coates

    The cure: boys don’t cry

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      100% 👍🏻

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  9. Chris avatar
    Chris

    Hands down The Cure. I could really never warm up to The Smiths.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think they have better hits 😁

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      1. Chris avatar
        Chris

        I agree 💯

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          They are also great live 🙂

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  10. Possiblissities avatar
    Possiblissities

    love both and think probably the argument is great marketing to keep them in the news. Leaning lightly towards The Cure

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      You know I think in this case they did genuinely hate each other , but I’m pretty certain other bands have done that!

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  11. edmooneyphotography avatar
    edmooneyphotography

    Has too be the Cure all day

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What is your favourite song by them ? 🙂

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      1. edmooneyphotography avatar
        edmooneyphotography

        Its a toss up of Pictures of you or Just like Heavan, they get regular rotation on my playlist

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Both great songs 😁👍🏻

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  12. hemmiemartin avatar
    hemmiemartin

    The Cure for me – all the way!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What’s your favourite song by them ? 😁

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  13. Stephen J Frankenberry avatar
    Stephen J Frankenberry

    Definitely The Cure

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What’s your favourite song by them ? 😁

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      1. hemmiemartin avatar
        hemmiemartin

        Ooh, Close To Me and Friday I’m In Love come to mind instantly!

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          My fav is lovecats 😁

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          1. hemmiemartin avatar
            hemmiemartin

            A great choice, too!

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
              Fox Reviews Rock

              Thanks ! 😁

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  14. EclecticMusicLover avatar
    EclecticMusicLover

    Most definitely The Cure

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What’s your favourite song by the cure? 🙂

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      1. EclecticMusicLover avatar
        EclecticMusicLover

        Just Like Heaven

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Great choice ! 😁

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      2. Stephen J Frankenberry avatar
        Stephen J Frankenberry

        Definitely Lovecats

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          That’s my favourite to! Have you been lucky enough to see them live ?

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          1. Stephen J Frankenberry avatar
            Stephen J Frankenberry

            Once, Jesus, 30 years ago thinking about it now.

            Ok, future reference, we don’t remind Steve of shit he did 30 years ago ok? I feel old enough as it it is!!! HeHeHeHe!! Cheers dude.

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
              Fox Reviews Rock

              Wow I’m jealous ! 🙂

              Haha sorry my dude! But I’m very much a believer it’s better to be reminded than forget about the experience 😁

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  15. Mark avatar
    Mark

    The cure were the best

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think so too , what’s your favourite songs by them.?

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      1. Mark avatar
        Mark

        some nights i come home from band and get on you tube and just cycle through them and hours later I get told its time to go to bed. That era was the best The the was also great they have that thing with the accordian intro This is the day.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          I will have to check them out for sure ! I actually saw tickets on sale to see them the other day!

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  16. Ajinkya Rane avatar
    Ajinkya Rane

    The Cure!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think so too , what’s your favourite songs by them ?

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      1. Ajinkya Rane avatar
        Ajinkya Rane

        Just Like Heaven is my fav.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Brilliant choice! Have you had the chance to see them live ?

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          1. Ajinkya Rane avatar
            Ajinkya Rane

            Not yet, I live in India so unlikely for them to show up here. But will see them if I get a chance.

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
              Fox Reviews Rock

              You never know ! If they come please go they are great live

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              1. Ajinkya Rane avatar
                Ajinkya Rane

                Will do!

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  17. Kevin avatar
    Kevin

    Difficult for me to choose between The Smiths and The Cure as I adore both. If I had to opt for one it would probably be The Smiths, based on Johnny Marr’s guitar sound, which I think is unique and very special.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Ooh the guitar is a great point ! What’s your favourite song for that sound?

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      1. Kevin avatar
        Kevin

        Has to be The Headmaster Ritual. It’s one of the Smiths tracks he still performs live in his solo shows. I’ve seen him to do it live and it’s amazing to hear.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Jealous! I love that song and I’d love to hear it live!

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  18. pandora_legacy avatar
    pandora_legacy

    Two great bands! Personally, I’m more of a Cure-type of girl, but I love The Smiths too!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What are some of your fav songs by each of them ? And what makes you sway more towards the cure?

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  19. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    This is a good challenge. Both groups are in fact Legends . Since I have to pick, I have to lean more towards The Cure . They have more songs that I can listen to any given day without skipping to the next.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      What would you say your favourite songs from each are ? 🙂

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  20. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Hmm. For the Cure.
    Pictures of You
    LoveSong
    Faith
    Burn (Of Course – from my favorite movie – The Crow)

    The Smiths
    Ask
    How Soon is Now? (1)
    Suffer Little

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Whoa ! I’d totally forgotten about pictures of you! Thanks !!!

      The crow is a great movie isn’t it !

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Yes it is. It’s my favorite movie of all times. I even have the Vinyl Soundtrack.

        How did you forget about Pictures of You ? 😱🫨😲

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Honestly because love cats is so damn good!

          Jealous a out the vinyl!

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          1. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
            Willie Torres Jr.

            Yeah, to bad we can’t share pictures here 😂, I would have to tease you about it. 😂. J.K. But yeah, the Soundtrack and the Movie are both awesome .

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  21. crowcityblog avatar
    crowcityblog

    Love the Cure. Never liked the Smiths at all.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think that’s more than fair enough

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  23. Darth Jim avatar
    Darth Jim

    That’s a difficult question. I love The Cure, but The Smiths also speak to me. I’m not entirely sure what to say because the moods each bring on is so nuanced. I’m going have to bow out the dojo today 😦

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Thats ok! 🙂 Which songs of each do you like ? 🙂

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      1. Darth Jim avatar
        Darth Jim

        I’ll winnow this down for you.
        The Cure
        a. Lullaby
        b. Strange Day
        c. Siamese Twins
        d. Pictures of You
        The Smiths
        a. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
        b. This Charming Man
        c. Bigmouth Strikes Again
        d. The Boy with the Thorn in his Side

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Siamese twins is a fantastic song, as is the boy with the thorn in his side 😁

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  24. v. anastasi avatar
    v. anastasi

    I’d go with The Cure as well. So many hours spent listening, walking the beach, driving the car. Good memories.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      A great choice ! What’s the perfect cure song for the beach out of interest 🤔

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      1. v. anastasi avatar
        v. anastasi

        I played the album Wish NON-STOP, back in the 90s. Of course, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea happens to be on that album (though I love most of that album).

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          You know next time I’m at the seaside I’m totally doing this !

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          1. v. anastasi avatar
            v. anastasi

            At least you won’t have to flip the cassette tape over!

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
              Fox Reviews Rock

              That’s a very good point 🤣 but does it then loose its authenticity?

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  25. Mark avatar
    Mark

    The Smiths win hands down I’m afraid, they were unique, no other sound like theirs out there, before or since

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      You think there is a sound out there like the cure?

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