The Cure -

: Albums like Seventeen Seconds , Faith , and Pornography established a dark, minimalist sound defined by driving basslines and haunting synths.

: His melodic, driving basslines are the backbone of the "Cure sound." He is often seen as the band's second most vital visual and sonic presence. The Cure

: His atmospheric keyboard work added the lush layers that defined their most successful period in the late 80s. Why They Endure : Albums like Seventeen Seconds , Faith ,