The Cure exist in a world of their own, outside of punk. But as Johnny Ramone once said: "To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain".
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The Cure Perfected A New Kind Of Music For Alienated Teenagers
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Tragic Details About The Cure
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Review: The Cure Revels in Its Contradictions and History - The New York Times
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