The Cure

By June 30, 2002, when The Cure performed "Out Of This World" live at the Paleo Folk Festival in Nyon, they were riding high on the wave of their album *Bloodflowers*, released earlier that year. This album, showcasing a more reflective sound, marked a return to the atmospheric and emotive style that fans loved, reminiscent of their earlier works. It was especially significant as it was heralded as a conceptual piece that many viewed as a fitting close to what had become known as The Cure’s “trilogy” of albums. It's intriguing to note that this performance captured the band in a moment of rejuvenation, showcasing how the always-charismatic Robert Smith still poured his soul into every note—a quality that remains endearing to fans. The Nyon show also reflected The Cure's evolving dynamic as a band, featuring the lineup of Smith, Bamonte, Cooper, Gallup, and O'Donnell, each bringing their unique flair to the rich soundscape of the live experience.

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