The Cure – Seventeen Seconds

Seventeen Seconds by The Cure is the band’s second studio album, released in 1980.

Widely regarded as one of the defining records of their early career, it features a minimalist and atmospheric sound built around ethereal guitars, repetitive bass lines and restrained rhythms that established the darker direction of The Cure’s music. The album includes tracks such as “A Forest”, “Play for Today” and “M”, highlighting the group’s move towards a more introspective and emotionally driven style.