The New Oldies: #1 Album of the Year 2025: The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

Something seems to be missing these days. It seems that record companies, radio stations, and streaming services are pushing some the great established musicians to the background. As a result these veteran artists are not getting the attention they deserve. Enter the Top 10 Album Countdown: The New Oldies. The main point is simple – to make this list you must have at least 20 years of producing established music. The album by the artist must have been released between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025.

#1 Album of the Year 2025: The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

“The Cure – they rule!” – I’m quoting a high school friend who once said this to be about 40 years ago. I laughed at him, and now he might be the one laughing if he reads this because The Cure’s Songs of a Lost World have captured the 2025 #1 New Oldies Album of the Year on the Jukebox!

This is The Cure’s first new studio album in 14 years. It was released on November 1, 2024, the earliest possible date to qualify for the New Oldies. This album got a full year’s worth of listening, and it simply never got tired. The entire album was written by lead singer Robert Smith, who also co-produced the album with Paul Corbett. Smith hasn’t lost his touch in songwriting, nor producing. Perhaps the most amazing thing is Smith’s vocals, who are timeless – taking me back to my high school friend who once told me “The Cure – they rule!”

This album is quintessential Cure. It’s a mix of gothic and modern rock sound. It’s a darker album, but that’s what you would expect from the Cure. It also has some great instrumental sections and bridges which really showcase the band hasn’t lost a beat in decades. The track’s final song, End Song, was my #1 song of the year for 2025. This is a song that exceptionally captures instrumentals and the combination of gothic and modern rock brilliantly.