A Forest (track)
by The Cure
A Forest appears on the following album(s) by The Cure:
- Seventeen Seconds (track #7) (this album) (1980)
- Concert (track #8) (1984)
- Greatest Hits (track #2) (compilation) (2001)
- 4play (track #3) (compilation) (2006)
- Standing On A Beach - The Singles (track #4) (compilation) (1986)
- ... Happily Ever After (track #7) (compilation) (1981)
- À L'Olympia 7.6.1982 (track #12) (1993)
- 40 Live (Curætion-25 + Anniversary) (track #27) (compilation) (2019)
- 40 Live (Curætion-25 + Anniversary) (track #41) (compilation) (2019)
- Anniversary: 1978-2018 Live In Hyde Park London (track #13) (2019)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 07/30/2026 20:48 |  Special | 34,582 | 71/100 |
| ! | 07/10/2026 15:08 | Siromynian | 18,081 | 71/100 |
| ! | 06/25/2026 14:24 | zexen47 | 5,020 | 81/100 |
| ! | 06/22/2026 21:49 | stareaterogni0n | 5,979 | 70/100 |
| ! | 05/05/2026 20:52 | seaniedimes_ | 838 | 78/100 |
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The introductory synth sounds exciting (both the melody and the timbre are very original), the drums and the bass are very close and accurately support the haunting and desperate vocals (splendid performance) and the beautifully elaborated guitar patterns from Smith. Overall, this song sounds exceptionally good and it quickly became clear at the time that The Cure had its own, somewhat distinct style and, above all, tons of creativity and lots of perspective.
imo the best song ever made, the moody atmosphere created by the plodding bassline accompanied by smiths haunting lyrics, 10/10.
One of The Cure's finest songs, and the one they played live the most often.
There is no other song like this original gem .....
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