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The Cure

"Freakshow (Mix 13)" single

Geffen

Genre: alternative rock

Aug 7 2008

The second of two new Cure singles, "Freakshow" is a brief slab of peppy Brit-pop that has some punch but all in all is a little too cluttered. Its energy manages to cover up its lack of a good hook for a little while, but in the long run "Freakshow" fails to stick. I like the exuberant vocals, however I can't imagine this one zipping up the charts too fast - sadly enthusiasm doesn't make a record.

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Matt Shimmer

[Vitals: 2:31, released June 13 2008]