A story of redemption

Great book for any cure fan, first half in particular.
Second half is a great story of survival and redemption. I ended up going back and listening to each album as it was discussed.
The head on the door is a classic.

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Some great nostalgia, but a lot of great insight

Lol's smooth voice leads you from the grim 70's to the 2000's, with a tale so human, and a hero who, like so many of us, does who is his own worst enemy; in a public setting and an industry designed to destroy people.
you will love this and love Lol more by the end of it. Super!

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Fantastic

Great story of how people can drift apart and then a happy ending, real thought in the voice to show bad decisions made over time

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Interesting story for Cure fans

I was a staunch Cure fan from the time of the first album and saw them perform several times in the 80s. I would have liked to have heard a little more about the songwriting process the Cure used, and maybe a little more detail about the recording of the records, but what is told here is interesting.

The later story of Lol’s excesses and depression prior to leaving the band sounds honest and enlightening.

I listened to Lol narrating the audiobook version. Sometimes that seemed like a good thing, though considering he says he is now happy (and sober) I had hoped for a little more enthusiasm in his voice here and there.

I also thought he raised Sir Robert Smith a little too overtly a little too close to sainthood, but evidently he’s a good bloke and Lol’s best friend over years and years.

I won’t need to read/hear another book about Robert’s genius for quite a while, it is said quite often enough in this one.

Nevertheless, I very much liked the book and was very interested in Lol’s process of realising the mistakes he was making, realising he needed help and realising the problems he had caused others.

That plus the inside info on the origins, friendships and circumstances of the Cure’s early career made this book a very worthwhile purchase. Money well spent. Thank you Lol (Laurence).

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An unimaginable tale well told by one boy.

Anyone who has grown up with the Cure: listened to the music ; gone to concerts will love this book. Robert Smith always comes to the fore but Tolhurst is, probably, 2nd when it comes to the band this book reminds of the fact many players were involved throughout the band's history. Smith, rightly given prominence but this restores Tolhusrt to its history. It explains his own rise and drink lead downfall- dismissed eventually from the Cure. Tolhurst's account is warm, funny review of time in the band and after. Offers lovely glances of other members, Smith, Gallup, et al. Also provides an honest look into his own ironic disintegration and inability to deal with the times and lack of input later on. One may want some dirt? There is none. Cured is Tolhurst' s tale of redemption.

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Feeling Cured

Just finished listening and what a cracking listen that was! Wonderfully written and performed, Lol paints some stunning feelings of nostalgia in the earlier chapters and relays what feels a very personal (and at times unflattering) recount. A fascinating story, especially for fans.

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Fantastic memoir and insight into the creative process

if you're looking for name dropping, bitchiness or salacious rock and roll excess then this isn't for you. That said it's a fascinating insight, particularly, the early years and formation of the Cure. What I liked about this book was the author's complete honesty and finally complete acceptance of the part they played through the highs and the lows. What I also like is that the story comes full circle and there is redemption in the end. This book also confirms something I've always thought in that Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst etc are thoroughly nice blokes and that for them it was/is all about the music and creative process not like so many bands now where it's about being famous. Love this book.

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LOL

You've gotta love Lol but he really is a contradiction.

I had expected this to be about how music is the cure, Lol's passion for music and his life in music. There was more finger pointing, point scoring and me, me, me than music musing. A touch of Ringovirus.

Once such a mischievous, lovable rogue ... so much Lol could proudly tell music fans, a missed opportunity.

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cure

loved the narrative,the cure are an iconic band, Robert Smith is my hero.Absolute class.

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cured

Amazing book, loved every minute, made even better by the man himself telling the story. x

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