The Cure: A Fragile Thing

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • After 16 years, The Cure are releasing a new album next month. A Fragile Thing is the second track to be released and it's a classic. One thing to note: This could be the last of the Black And White series - I have finally found the colour button on my new camera. Next is the microphone. Apologies.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 168

  • @BraxtonWages
    @BraxtonWages 3 дні тому +26

    I’m so happy The Cure are getting this kind of recognition for these songs. It’s probably the best stuff they’ve done since Wish.

  • @Stoobers
    @Stoobers 4 дні тому +29

    So so loving The Cure have come back with something that drags me back 20 years or more. Timeless.

  • @sandrahaight7278
    @sandrahaight7278 4 дні тому +31

    I love the intro and absolutely adore The Cure. A Fragile Thing is beautiful. Filled with sensitive meaningful emotions. Lovely. Thank you Justin ❤️

  • @13StJimmy
    @13StJimmy 4 дні тому +15

    Robert Smith is really outdoing himself here… both singles have been great and I’m actually really excited for this album which for bands that have been around as long as The Cure has is hard to do

  • @brockit79
    @brockit79 4 дні тому +12

    I've become addicted to the JHRA podcast, you're most gracious and that's an attractive quality.

  • @ledad632
    @ledad632 4 дні тому +22

    True words spoken about the holding on till the end. Robert Smith writes beautiful words ❤

  • @DeeJayEll
    @DeeJayEll 4 дні тому +18

    I quite liked the black &white thing. Suited the mood.

  • @lesliehutchins8365
    @lesliehutchins8365 4 дні тому +13

    If it makes you feel any better,your hair looks FABULOUS!😻👍

  • @DanFedMusic
    @DanFedMusic 4 дні тому +12

    Always entertaining, and if you ever want to make great music like The Cure, ironically, the darkness needs to tap into their darkness, it's all about poetically bearing your soul in a very subtle way.

  • @lindapeterson1554
    @lindapeterson1554 4 дні тому +13

    Great video today, thank you for the insights and the understated humour.❤

  • @MariaFrancesca
    @MariaFrancesca 4 дні тому +15

    Making the vest hot again! 🙂 It's an admirable feat, for sure.

  • @shiftybat7318
    @shiftybat7318 4 дні тому +9

    I find it funny and accidentally heartwarming that my favorite Japanese band, JILS, predominantly the frontman/brains Yukiya, were unapologetically Cure-driven in their sound (along with other British post-punk) and now this new single features a very JILSesque E Piano like they're returning the favor. Since they were my strongest songwriting influence I guess that makes the Cure my musical grandad. And the long-awaited new album comes in the month of my 40th birthday! I Loved 4:13 when that came out so I am Quite ready for more.

  • @MetricMod
    @MetricMod 2 дні тому +2

    I’ve been a diehard Cure fan since the start. I’m an old man now (54) and most of us know that Robert is a master songwriter. No question, but many don’t realize how amazing of a guitarist he is. Having seen them live 17 times his live guitar work is breathtaking. He does do all of the popular riffs that we all know, but when he improvs some guitar solos it always blows my mind. I’m looking forward to this tour (I’ve decided that they will tour even though he has said they won’t 😂 Great video as always Justin. I enjoy your work.😉🙌🏾❤️

  • @Tylerdurden84136
    @Tylerdurden84136 4 дні тому +2

    The cure and the darkness got that special thing , that got no explanation , its a question of good energy .

  • @MariaFrancesca
    @MariaFrancesca 4 дні тому +16

    I'm looking forward to Dan's make over 😀

  • @stamstack4248
    @stamstack4248 4 дні тому +6

    Thank you for telling me about the air conditioning unit, I wasn't sure what that noise was.

    • @pollybott67
      @pollybott67 4 дні тому +1

      I thought he had his tumble dryer going!😂

  • @Nodalities
    @Nodalities День тому

    Your camera is a fragile thing, but your musical intelligence is rock-solid and platinum. I love you in black & white; stay gold!

  • @elfboy29
    @elfboy29 4 дні тому +16

    It weird how deeply I love the Cure, I would always say other bands in top 2 but something about them, it's deep and I can't explain. Always infinate love.

    • @Gothgalactica
      @Gothgalactica 4 дні тому +2

      I’m with you. The love I have for them and how their music makes me feel is ineffable. My idea of Heaven would be every Cure concert there ever was. 🖤✨

    • @DaveMcleanJr
      @DaveMcleanJr 3 дні тому +1

      Surely the ultimate compliment for any artist.

  • @u-kan-laylee6326
    @u-kan-laylee6326 4 дні тому +8

    Amazing review and great wisdom. Thanks you wonderful man

  • @ShiningHourPop
    @ShiningHourPop 4 дні тому +3

    The Deep Fried Sunshine album is really good. Power pop with a Rickenbacker 12 string and a singer reminiscent of the late Greg Gilbert of The Delays and I’m there! Very good stuff indeed.

  • @catherineshepherd7752
    @catherineshepherd7752 4 дні тому +7

    Well I think The Longest Kiss should've been included!!

  • @trufflehuffer
    @trufflehuffer 3 дні тому +1

    Profound insights into the meanderings of JDH’s deliciously creative mind, as much as an analysis of The Cure’s latest work. And isn’t the former what we’re really here for? Animals’ perceptions of time, dog hair, and sushi restaurants. Love it! 🖤

  • @johnmcnulty1129
    @johnmcnulty1129 4 дні тому +7

    Nothing wrong with the Anton Corbijn "morose" black & white. Fits in well, when "deconstructing" & "chopping up" a track from one of the greatest 🎸
    🎵 So wonderfully, wonderfully, wonderfully, wonderfully pretty 🎵 🐈

  • @a_person-qy9ju
    @a_person-qy9ju 4 дні тому +2

    I like this more than the first one (even though the first one was very good). Really captures the 21st century angst we're all grappling with, still has quintessential Cure elements, and leaves you dazed by the end of it. Nice one.

  • @ZuzuTheLemon
    @ZuzuTheLemon 4 дні тому +6

    Every shirtless summer must end, Mr Hawkins. We look forward to your natty knitware anyway!

  • @AdrianS1
    @AdrianS1 2 дні тому

    I seem to always hate Justin's chattering 'above' the music but this time Justin was transcending and gave me chills of truth going back and forth in meaningfull 'elaborations'. Great! Thanks!

  • @janettanke8919
    @janettanke8919 4 дні тому +2

    I’m newish here, so I clearly have missed things, but somehow I suspected you were also a visual artist. Today: Proved with your sketch of your brother.
    You’re a Renaissance Man! 💖

  • @zubeystinzen540
    @zubeystinzen540 4 дні тому +2

    The way you played that sequence it sounded like the intro to joy division day of the lords🤘

  • @TerrifierStorytime
    @TerrifierStorytime 3 дні тому +1

    I think it's highly likely that there is an element of airborne dog hair, but it's very subtle. Like most airborne dog hair, you often only find it if you're truly seeking it.

  • @youngwounded.echoes
    @youngwounded.echoes 4 дні тому +2

    this song is soooooooo real. unreal real!!

  • @augusts1
    @augusts1 2 дні тому +1

    You make that tank top look great Justin. Enjoyed your analysis & your dry wit. Had me laughing at various points. Keep it going. My first time watching.

  • @MariaFrancesca
    @MariaFrancesca 4 дні тому +1

    Okay, I surprised myself here by liking this song quite a lot. I wish you did it!

  • @anakin2377
    @anakin2377 4 дні тому +6

    Pets probably don’t have watches, so time for them is measured with routine. Light, dark, food. Take away their human and they more than likely get confused because their routine has been disrupted. I dunno if that’s fact though

    • @Tcoldsteel
      @Tcoldsteel 3 дні тому +2

      Probably don’t have watches? Yeah, they probably use their phones like everyone else.

    • @thing_under_the_stairs
      @thing_under_the_stairs 2 дні тому

      @@Tcoldsteel I have caught my cats using my phone, so yes.

  • @pietersbart
    @pietersbart 3 дні тому

    Love seems to be fragile and at the same time it is very resilient and can survive about anything. I commented something along those lines on the lyrics video when it came out. Shortly afterwards a video was released in which Robert said much the same. Nice little video that :-) Thanks for this reaction!

  • @Suzanna-oy5kb
    @Suzanna-oy5kb 3 дні тому +2

    love the black and white

  • @LietteVaudry
    @LietteVaudry 3 дні тому

    The black and white was a perfect fit for the song.
    When will we literally see you on the ice?

  • @jimmygillard
    @jimmygillard 4 дні тому +2

    Thought this video was going to be about Beetlejuice when I saw the thumbnail! Keep rocking Justin!

  • @eweng903
    @eweng903 2 дні тому +1

    With the Radio 2 gates apparently barred to The Darkness the way forwards for glamorous rock must surely be the creation of The JHRA internet radio station. Dedicated JHRA radio could well be the future of pop rock radio for the UK, move the dial away from traditional BBC radio and provide an internet alternative where a diverse range of subgenera within glam rock, from classic glam to modern hair metal-inspired bands, can be heard in public again.

  • @xray606
    @xray606 День тому +1

    God that thumb... It's like Jeremy Clarkson in makeup.

  • @FoxyRockyLou
    @FoxyRockyLou 3 дні тому

    On high level entertainment form today Mr Hawkins sir… the cure never fail to produce some classic songs…🎶

  • @Gauudyy
    @Gauudyy День тому +1

    When did Justin Hawkins make a UA-cam channel where have I been!?The singer/songwriter/guitarist of the darkness.. UA-cam is so cool

  • @TheMarkRTC
    @TheMarkRTC День тому

    You’re an international treasure, mon ami. An absolute f’g gem.

  • @arekpocicki5681
    @arekpocicki5681 3 дні тому +2

    i see THE DARKNESS him self:)

  • @juliehartley3652
    @juliehartley3652 4 дні тому +1

    Nevermind about Radio 2 - they are really going down hill - especially since they let Ken Bruce go.
    The plan now is to get aired on Greatest Hits Radio - you know what you've got to do for that. Sing your heart out until everyone buys The Longest Kiss.
    I haven't listened to A Fragile Thing yet - I think I will wait until I am in a mood where I can cope with another depressing song.
    Thank you for your analysis Justin, and whether you are black and white or colour I always enjoy your meanderings. 😍

  • @sues6944
    @sues6944 4 дні тому

    The Cure, loss, ego, Egoiste, white vest, all great, thanks

  • @john-pierre1908
    @john-pierre1908 4 дні тому +2

    Looking forward to seeing you next March in Portsmouth

  • @LittleDaveGuitar
    @LittleDaveGuitar 2 дні тому

    Liking the Fender F-03.. I've owned one for over 30 years.. Never needed any tweaking or work doing, plays great! They were made for a short time in 1980-1981I believe.. Got it when I was 15 and I'm an old git now. 😂

  • @NNamesis
    @NNamesis 4 дні тому

    Greetings from Malaysia.
    Bloody hell! Awesome tattoos dude!
    Love the Cure, grew up listening to them, but stopped following them since the Wish album

  • @AaronLaw92
    @AaronLaw92 4 дні тому +1

    Funny you say about the intro as the radio edit chops off the intro, straight into vocals!

  • @donnaspears1970
    @donnaspears1970 4 дні тому

    Thank you for this!😊

  • @isaac_fuller_
    @isaac_fuller_ 2 дні тому

    Dan will never get rid of the leather jacket + thin lizzy t shirt combo and if he does I’ll assume end times are upon us

  • @raquelsnt
    @raquelsnt 4 дні тому +1

    The song sounds great, i will listen it properly, without your wonderful explanations!
    In other hand, the most of experts in animals' behaviour say the same than you, that animals (no humans, as we are animals too) perceive the time in other dimension than us. But sometimes, when i see my dog i think that it is not true at all...
    I love Deep Sunshine, the album that Dan has produced.
    See you on the ice and in Wembley the 29th of March... Look how happy i am 🎉🎉🎉🎉 💃💃💃💃
    I love The Longest Kiss and i listen it every morning in Spotify before to train to keep it high in the platform 😊!

    • @Rocksarum
      @Rocksarum 4 дні тому +1

      Oh! Have a great time!🎉🎉🎉😊

    • @raquelsnt
      @raquelsnt 4 дні тому +1

      @@Rocksarum thanks 💃

    • @MariaFrancesca
      @MariaFrancesca 4 дні тому +2

      My cat do seem to think that I was lost forever whenever I walk out the door. He always acts as if he hasn't seen me in years when I come back home 😀

  • @robhamilton5057
    @robhamilton5057 3 дні тому

    nice, i used to have an old Fender F-35 like that.

  • @martinhaynes762
    @martinhaynes762 4 дні тому +2

    Em .... init because there is no sharps in standard tuning and Em is t'relative minor of C ... Da cure fscking gr8!

  • @bigron7009
    @bigron7009 4 дні тому +2

    Justin, who are some of your favourite writers/authors? (Not just in music)
    Just curious
    Cheers

  • @ioncewasmikey
    @ioncewasmikey 4 дні тому +3

    My God what a sad song. 😔

  • @mattwallard1202
    @mattwallard1202 3 дні тому +1

    Justine,
    For a fellow who respects longevity and musical rebirth, there is a dearth of U2 critiques 'Riding Again'.
    There is, however, an opportunity! How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb was a huge critical success in 2004 and for its 20th anniversary, the band are re-releasing a remastered version of the album (in a huge range of novelty colours, naturally). In among the mandatory remixes and live audio, there is a little gem of ten previously unreleased tracks from the Atomic Bomb sessions.
    The album is not out until November but I humbly implore you to review either Country Mile - released a fortnight ago and available to stream - or Mercy, a longtime fan favourite which has been available on various UA-cam channels for years. It is, unashamedly, U2 doing U2, and doing it very well. The album version of Mercy has been renamed Luckiest Man in the World, and I shall leave it to you to work out whom Bono was referring to in the new title. Here is a lacrosse stick 🥍 for the U2 haters to beat me with
    Keep these videos coming - love what you're doing. Entertaining and educational.

  • @SandraT1107
    @SandraT1107 4 дні тому +1

    A good song, nice guitar analysis 😊

  • @rickwatts6969
    @rickwatts6969 4 дні тому +1

    Love The Darkness. When will you be coming back to Charlotte NC? It's time.

  • @samhuggett8351
    @samhuggett8351 2 дні тому

    Dream Theater are back, with Portnoy back on drums! Would love to hear your views on their new track (and their back catalogue in general)

  • @tubecated_development
    @tubecated_development 2 дні тому

    1:12 “what shall I play?”
    Well, it sounded like you were about to slip into “KingdomOf Rain” by The The.

  • @Rocksarum
    @Rocksarum 4 дні тому

    01:44 yes please, you should do a review of any of their songs, it would be great an episode with them and ask them about the album artwork. You could ask them too if they're thinking about going on tour...✌️😉
    07:25 😂😂😂😂
    09:37🤣 those silences
    15:04 🤣🤣🤣 you were doing it great, Justin!😅 radio playlists nowadays aren't what they used to be, we'll listen to your songs anyway❤
    This new song by The Cure is nice too, but it's hard to beat their previous single🖤

  • @heatherjane910
    @heatherjane910 2 дні тому

    Love your Robert Smith hair 😄

  • @williamr3840
    @williamr3840 4 дні тому

    2::12 I'm thinking more, in a kind of homage to Angus, a vintage Raleigh Grifter T-shirt, stripey blue and white pyjama bottoms, Clarks Commandos shoes (compass in the heel), and a black Lord Anthony snorkel parka! Rock-on! :0)

  • @davehoward22
    @davehoward22 День тому

    Saw them on acid during a downpour at glastonbury in the mid 80s

  • @maketheworldabetterplace4evry1

    A Fragile Thing seems to be better suited to be aired on the radio than their first new song release Alone. 7 minutes, but definitely not a Hotel California. You can't have it all @The Cure. 🤷‍♀️

  • @MW-dd8vk
    @MW-dd8vk 4 дні тому +1

    Check out a new band called Wunderhorse, they’re one of the more underrated bands that have come out of this decade. Songs I would suggest include Midas, Leader of The Pack, Butterflies, Teal, Arizona, Rain etc.

  • @yours_truely
    @yours_truely 4 дні тому +4

    Winter? Justin!

  • @brucecampbellx
    @brucecampbellx 4 дні тому

    It's ok to just say words. Look, I'm just typing them. Good share!

  • @MrTeastainedtooth
    @MrTeastainedtooth 4 дні тому

    ‘Like being stoned or plastered, it was nice while it lasted’

  • @seppbecker586
    @seppbecker586 День тому +1

    Do you know how amazing it is seeing Justin Hawkins, F3cking Justin Hawkins! on UA-cam! the man that inspired all of us, My Dad got me a Red Gibson Les Paul, He tried to get the white but I fell in love with the red. Thank you for being on UA-cam, My first CD I ever brought was Permission to Land and I listened to it over and over again, you a music marvel!!!

  • @AZaprilia
    @AZaprilia 4 дні тому +12

    Justin Hawkins rides again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and AGAIN!

    • @roseharvey2664
      @roseharvey2664 4 дні тому

      That's a lorra lorra agains.

    • @Rocksarum
      @Rocksarum 4 дні тому +4

      🏆Greatest comment of today's episode!!!😂😂😂😂

    • @AZaprilia
      @AZaprilia 3 дні тому

      @@Rocksarum thanks dude 😉

  • @freezerjoe
    @freezerjoe 4 дні тому +2

    I think you have completely misunderstood the song. It’s quite obviously written from the point of view of a vase singing to an antique collector

  • @charlie-girl72
    @charlie-girl72 4 дні тому

    Justin! normally im late! i hope you do great!

  • @taraschneider6115
    @taraschneider6115 3 дні тому

    As usual...you had me laughing. Also, great insights. Amazing hair today! I really can't wait to see your bro's new look! Good luck convincing him to get the tat! 😂 I don't know what Radio 2 is but remember you've had worse disappointments & you're still around & relevant & doing pretty damn good. There is always next time. Also, screw them & their cliche choices.

  • @dominicaaaaa5547
    @dominicaaaaa5547 4 дні тому +3

    Hmm a fragile thing is okay I think the new music is being given a bit of undue praise. For me the new songs are pretty enjoyable, alone moreso than this new new one but they don't compare to disintegration I don't think. Underneath the stars from their last album 15+ years ago I think is better than the two recent songs.

    • @Limagris912
      @Limagris912 4 дні тому

      I feel like the cure are playing the same song, it all sounds the same, it's brilliant, but the same thing

  • @cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245

    You have cold winters? It’s still hitting over 100F/40+C here in AZ!

    • @julieclonan2427
      @julieclonan2427 4 дні тому

      We have Freezing Winters ,when Queen Victoria was on the Throne, the Thames River used to Freeze Over . No Central Heating and Lights On Every Where. 11 Million People in London makes it rather Overcrowded too .

  • @jacobtheusch6159
    @jacobtheusch6159 4 дні тому

    Hawking Through Fire 🔥 giant chest piece!

  • @DaveMcleanJr
    @DaveMcleanJr 3 дні тому

    It's not winter, it's autumn. And I'm both surprised and offended you don't know the difference
    [Am I doing this social media thing correctly? I'm new here, but this is what it seems to be]

  • @Tylerdurden84136
    @Tylerdurden84136 4 дні тому

    Hey Justin, you re in a really good shape dude 😂 whats your secret to being fitness like that ,greets from Brazil,come here plz

  • @nickmoses629
    @nickmoses629 4 дні тому

    Justin! Would you consider doing a react video to Aussie Rock band THE VANNS? They’ve got some special magic going on atm and I’d be interested to hear you’re take on their music :)

  • @antsteep
    @antsteep 4 дні тому

    Songs from a lost pet world

  • @ragman1960
    @ragman1960 3 дні тому

    There is no Cure from the Crue….it’s the longest 💋!!!!

  • @robertpetre9378
    @robertpetre9378 3 дні тому

    Lots of minor pentatonic little bits I noticed when I was trying to figure it out too.

  • @athonygraham8353
    @athonygraham8353 4 дні тому +1

    Put a bloody jumper on.

  • @markgordon9979
    @markgordon9979 2 дні тому

    Does anybody listen to the radio anymore? Serious question, i really don't know.

  • @aliinlondon
    @aliinlondon 4 дні тому +46

    Radio 2 should be ashamed

    • @williamr3840
      @williamr3840 4 дні тому +3

      Radio Poo. :0/

    • @weedfreer
      @weedfreer 4 дні тому +1

      On 2 accounts!

    • @ZuzuTheLemon
      @ZuzuTheLemon 4 дні тому +4

      Last years christmas appearance had over a million views on the radio 2 instagram as well - way higher than the other shite they posted. Maybe the bbc want radio to die.

    • @1318Hereiswisdom
      @1318Hereiswisdom 3 дні тому +1

      The whole BBC should be ashamed. Their statue they refuse to remove sums them up…. Now then, now then
      If you know, you know

    • @ZuzuTheLemon
      @ZuzuTheLemon 3 дні тому +1

      @@1318Hereiswisdom I assume you're referring to the Eric Gill sculpture. Personally I'm not sure it is as simple as just removing it - Gill was so prolific, even the fonts we're using on this website are influenced by his work. That influence is unfortunately so widespread I'm not sure you could ever scrub it out. Perhaps a massive plaque explaining his crimes would be better - instead of making history disappear, educate people so it doesn't happen again.

  • @nickb8257
    @nickb8257 4 дні тому

    Where does that staircase go? And, is it to code?

  • @tdig6546
    @tdig6546 2 дні тому

    Lol, you must drive your brother crazy

  • @nealm6764
    @nealm6764 4 дні тому +1

    Good lord, trying to look and sound the same as 30 years ago and failing miserably at the look part.
    Some things should remain in the dustbin, and unless there is some growth, Robert's replacement players band fits in that category.

  • @sadewatley
    @sadewatley 3 дні тому

    I always reckoned Mr. Smith more a cat person.

  • @wheelieking3976
    @wheelieking3976 2 дні тому

    Bloody hell did a paint tin fall on your arms.

  • @BongoBaggins
    @BongoBaggins 4 дні тому +1

    I like pigs. Pigs probably don't like me. That won't make me stop liking pigs.

  • @davidmajchrzak9991
    @davidmajchrzak9991 4 дні тому

    Sus and suspended, bass and guitars and into love cats right after the heavy

  • @kleiber1729
    @kleiber1729 4 дні тому

    My brain finds the chord progression confusing and random at times, I wonder what's really going on there.

  • @maketheworldabetterplace4evry1

    Mistaking Dan for yourself? Can't wait to see if you'll emerge successful on your "new look for my younger brother" quest. 🙂

  • @djuengst2000
    @djuengst2000 4 дні тому

    Thanks Justin, I loved the musical analysis. I’m going to check out your new stuff too. I’ll probably leave a Sh$t comment for the lols…jk😊

  • @sid-d4w
    @sid-d4w 4 дні тому +1

    I dont dislike it but it does sound like a band cannibalising their back catalogue

  • @karenlove4025
    @karenlove4025 4 дні тому

    😂 ❤

  • @roryhowarth3822
    @roryhowarth3822 День тому

    Review KEG!