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Robert Smith not terribly keen on The Cure's 'new' album — or more 'Trilogy' shows in 2014

Robert Smith not terribly keen on The Cure’s ‘new’ album — or more ‘Trilogy’ shows in 2014

Back in February, The Cure announced ambitious plans for 2014, including the release of a new album — the companion to 2008′s 4:13 Dream — as well as a third round of “Trilogy” shows worldwide, which would find the band performing The Top, The Head on the Door and Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.

The Week in Rock: March 23-29, 2014

The Week in Rock: March 23-29, 2014

Welcome to the Week in Rock, where we round up all of the headlines posted on this site over the past week. This week featured news about the Pixies, The Cure, Morrissey, Devo, Peter Murphy, Kate Bush, Robin Guthrie and Mark Gardener, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Mighty Lemon Drops, Chrissie Hynde, New Order and more.

Video: The Cure digs out ‘2 Late,' 'Harold and Joe' for massive 45-song London set

Video: The Cure digs out ‘2 Late,’ ‘Harold and Joe’ for massive 45-song London set

The Cure played their first of two shows Friday night at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall as part of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust concert series, treating fans to a marathon 45-song set that featured some true surprises, including the live debut of Disintegration-era B-side “2 Late.”

Morrissey's 'Vauxhall and I' reissue to feature bonus live concert recorded in 1995

Morrissey’s ‘Vauxhall and I’ reissue to feature bonus live concert recorded in 1995

Morrissey’s previously announced 20th anniversary reissue of his fourth solo album, 1994’s Vauxhall and I, will not feature a tweaked tracklist — as some of the singer’s re-releases have included — but will come with a bonus CD or download of a concert recorded in London on Feb. 27, 1995.

Devo to perform its experimental music from 1974-1977 on North American tour

Devo to perform its experimental music from 1974-1977 on North American tour

Devo will offer fans what it’s calling “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” this summer when the band performs the early experimental music it created between 1974 and 1977 during a 10-date North American tour that’s dedicated to the memory or the late Robert “Bob 2” Casale.

Peter Murphy unveils 33-date North American tour, 6-minute 'Lion' album teaser

Peter Murphy unveils 33-date North American tour, 6-minute ‘Lion’ album teaser

Former Bauhuas frontman Peter Murphy this morning confirmed the full dates for his 33-date North American tour in support of his forthcoming 10th album Lion, a record that he’s also previewing for the first time via a 6-minute video that teases a number of the album’s 11 tracks.

Kate Bush expands London residency to 22 concerts following 'massive' ticket demand

Kate Bush expands London residency to 22 concerts following ‘massive’ ticket demand

Kate Bush’s shocking return to the stage later this year will be even bigger than initially announced, with the singer yesterday adding seven more dates to her run of London shows that begin in late summer, meaning Bush’s first live dates in 35 years will now span a 22-performance run.