Robert Smith has expressed his appreciation for the music of Joy Division and I would say that this album, Faith, is The Cure’s Closer – dark, monotone, toy drumming with layers of anguish and compelling lyrics. “The Funeral Party” is like Joy Division’s “Eternal” – dealing with loss in an effective, but original way. I compare The Cure’s Faith album to Joy Division’s Closer only to express how well I feel Robert Smith managed to make an effective album – this is original, unique and beautiful music.

