Live recordings of two new Cure songs will be released on eco-vinyl on October 1, marking the first official release of new music from the band in 16 years. The songs, “And Nothing Is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye,” have become staples in the band's setlists as Robert Smith completes the 2008 follow-up. 4:13 Dreamsupposedly titled Songs of a Lost World. Naked Record Club releases the single titled November: Live in France 2022with net profits going to Brian Eno's climate charity, Earth Percent. The first 100 of the 5,000 pressings will be signed by Robert Smith. Check out the artwork below.
In a press release, Eno said: “I would like to thank The Cure and NAKED Record Club—both true innovators—for their generous support of vital climate projects through the release of The Cure – Novembre: Live In France 2022. It's a powerful example of how the music community can work together to build a better world.”
“And Nothing Is Forever” was recorded live at the Sud de France Arena in Montpellier on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. “I Can Never Say Goodbye” was recorded five days later at the Toulouse Zénith show. Naked Record Club is released on sustainable vinyl, created with an injection molding machine that uses significantly less electricity than traditional steam presses. Trays and packaging are made from highly recyclable plastics and other sustainable materials.
