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Review: The Cure's "Japanese Whispers: Singles Nov 82 - Nov 83 (40th Anniversary Edition)" commemorates a seminal period in the band's discography. Released in celebration of its 40th anniversary, this compilation showcases The Cure's evolution with iconic singles like 'Let's Go to Bed' and 'The Walk.' Known for their distinctive blend of post-punk and new wave, The Cure's music from this era remains influential, blending infectious melodies with introspective lyrics. The anniversary edition features remastered tracks that capture the band's signature sound and enduring appeal, making it a must-have for fans and a testament to The Cure's lasting impact on alternative music.

Review: Nashville based bad haircut sporting, southern-tinged indie rock darlings Kings Of Leon were met with immediate acclaim and hyperbolic levels of high praise across their initial three-album run, yet when 2008's Only By The Night, and to a more specific extent, the 'Sex On Fire' phenomenon transpired, the same hipsters who one summer prior were burning everyone's ears off with endless recommendation were now lambasting the group for their expansive success. This shift in perception was clearly felt internally, as the next decade of output would suffer from aimlessness and a clear lack of spark, until timid signs of reignition would appear on 2021's When You See Yourself, which in retrospect, now seems to have been a sonic toe-dip back into folk-driven, neo-Americana while boasting enough wit and self-awareness to still appeal to their more mainstream followers. Going one further, Can We Please Have Fun feels like a plead to themselves and their core devout fanbase to return to a time before 'Use Somebody' was in every TV advert, when Kings Of Leon were a cheeky, bluesy batch of enigmatic rockers with questionable haircuts and charming southern drawls. They might still look like pop megastars nowadays, but on their ninth full-length, the Followills sound more self-assured, and joyous as ever.