After a long-awaited 16-year hiatus, The Cure are embracing creativity and productivity by releasing new music at an impressive pace.

The iconic post-punk band has officially announced the launch of an exciting new live album, which was recorded during their recent electrifying performance in London.

Titled Songs of a Live World: Troxy London MMXXIV, this album was recorded at the renowned venue on November 1. It captures the essence of “a very special night,” celebrating the release of their first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, which has been met with much anticipation and enthusiasm from fans.

The entire show was livestreamed on YouTube, showcasing the band performing the full eight-song album on its release day. In addition to this new material, the setlist included 23 classic songs from their extensive discography, featuring a remarkable five-song suite from their influential second album, 1980’s Seventeen Seconds, which has solidified their legacy in the music industry.

While fans can continue to enjoy the full show on YouTube, the expertly mixed audio by Robert Smith will be available for purchase on vinyl, CD, and cassette starting in early 2025. Pre-orders for this highly anticipated record are already open, and all proceeds will be generously donated to the U.K. charity War Child, which supports children affected by conflict.

The release of The Cure‘s Songs of a Lost World has proven to be a remarkable success for the legendary band. Not only did it mark their first U.K. No. 1 album since 1992’s Wish, but it also made a notable return to the top of the U.S. charts, capturing the hearts of both new and longtime fans alike.

>This new album achieved the band’s first No. 1 ranking on the 33-year-old Top Album Sales chart and reached an impressive No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking their highest charting position since 1992. Furthermore, it topped multiple charts including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales, showcasing the band’s enduring popularity and relevance.

>The strong sales during the album’s first week were significantly fueled by its release in five unique vinyl variants, which collectively sold an impressive 23,000 copies. This marked The Cure’s best week on vinyl since Luminate began tracking sales in 1991. The album is also available in standard CD format, a CD/Blu-ray audio package, two cassette options, a standard digital download, and a deluxe digital download that includes five exclusive bonus live tracks available only on the band’s official webstore.