Strange Attraction


"Strange Attraction" is the third single released by the English rock band the Cure on their tenth studio album Wild Mood Swings. It was only release on Elektra Records as a single in the United States and Australia on 8 October 1996.

History

No music video was filmed to promote the single, believed to be because Robert Smith felt the last video for a single release exclusively in the US, "Fascination Street", was not what the band were aiming for. Because of that "Strange Attraction" remains the only The Cure single without a music video. Every other single made by the band has received a music video.

Reception

Chris Gerard of Metro Weekly dismissed the song as "one of the band’s weaker attempts at a pop hit", Aidin Vaziri of Houston Chronical called it "light synthesizer pop"Trouser Press called the song "a disappointing romance with a letter-writing fan — stands out for sharing subtle and credible emotions in a most attractive setting."

Track listing

  1. "Strange Attraction "
  2. "The 13th"
  3. "This is a Lie"
  4. "Gone!"
  5. "Strange Attraction"

Personnel

The Cure
Technical