What genre is "The Kiss" by The Cure?

Risocast tags "The Kiss" with genres including Post-Punk, New Wave, Rock, Gothic Rock, Alternative Rock. Community votes refine these over time.

Which album is "The Kiss" on?

"The Kiss" by The Cure appears on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006) (1987).

Is "The Kiss" on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006)?

Yes — "The Kiss" by The Cure is on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006) (1987).

What key is "The Kiss" in?

"The Kiss" by The Cure is in D major, based on Risocast's measured audio profile.

What BPM is "The Kiss"?

"The Kiss" by The Cure runs at 158 bpm.

How does "The Kiss" sound?

D major at 158 bpm — fast and high-pressure; assertive momentum. Instrument-led and vocal-sparse.

What mood is "The Kiss"?

"The Kiss" skews raw, meditative, dark, contemplative with valence 40/100.

How popular is "The Kiss" with listeners?

"The Kiss" has 10,010 catalog listeners and 24,280 catalog plays.

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The Kiss

byThe Cure·on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006)·1987·6:16

Post-Punk New Wave raw

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About this track

The Kiss opens Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006) with a balanced push — neither a whisper nor a full sprint. Major key but emotionally restrained.

On this album

Album

Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006)

The Cure · 1987 · 18 tracks · 1 hr 14 min

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1
The Kiss
6:16Now
2
Catch
2:44
3
Torture
4:17
4
If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
4:53

Sound

Post-Punk New Wave Rock Gothic Rock

raw meditative dark contemplative

Genre DNA

Post-Punk46%

New Wave42%

Rock6%

Gothic Rock3%

Alternative Rock

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What genre is "The Kiss" by The Cure?: Risocast tags "The Kiss" with genres including Post-Punk, New Wave, Rock, Gothic Rock, Alternative Rock. Community votes refine these over time.
Which album is "The Kiss" on?: "The Kiss" by The Cure appears on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006) (1987).
Is "The Kiss" on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006)?: Yes — "The Kiss" by The Cure is on Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (Remastered 2006) (1987).