How To Sound Like The Cure | Potent Pairings

The Cure, and frontman Robert Smith, have cornered the market on delicate, melancholy tones and hummable guitar leads. In this video, Joe looks at some of the key ingredients to The Cure's signature sound and how to apply them to your own playing. Read more about The Cure's gear at https://bit.ly/4iikQGe. 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Boys Don't Cry/Guitars 4:25 - A Forest/Modulation 8:06 - In Between Days/Fender Bass VI 10:33 - Lullaby 11:35 - Just Like Heaven 13:35 - Friday, I'm In Love #robertsmith #thecure #potentpairings #guitar #pedals #howto Recorded at Narwhal Studios in Chicago. narwhalchicago.com

Added 31 May 2026