Permanent Record Podcast

Episode 80: The Cure - RnR HOF 2019 & "Disintegration" (1989) Part 1 Hi folks! Brian here. Sarah didn't write her usual well-organized and amusing show notes for this episode yet, but I am ready to post it. And while on the episode I will mention that I am suffering from some seasonal allergies, it turns out that what I really have is a super-annoying cold with sore throat, cough, and congestion. This cold has me feeling much less than witty! Because of that, these show notes are really sub-standard.  Here is what you will find on this particular episode of the podcast: 1. A discussion of The Cure's induction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. 2. A good number of details about the recording of the 1989 album "Disintegration." 3. A look back at some of the reviews of the aforementioned record from various publications. 4. Brian and Sarah's sad/sexy personal histories with this record. While we don't talk about any particular songs in this installment, I added a few early demos in the background to help