The Cure's "Just Like Heaven"

About this episode

Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY discuss The Cure's iconic song 'Just Like Heaven' and its significance in the band's discography.

Is “Just Like Heaven” The Cure’s pop masterpiece? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dive into the 1987 crossover hit, unpacking what makes it the purest distillation of The Cure’s sound while tracing the band’s blend of goth atmosphere and euphoric pop across their discography. Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. The all-in-one tool that makes proactive money management simple, all year long. Use code ONESONG at monarch.com for 50% off your first year. Songs Discussed: “Just Like Heaven” - The Cure “Hot n Cold” - Katy Perry “Believe” - Cher “I’m Like a Bird” - Nelly Furtado “All Star” - Smash Mouth “Irreplaceable” - Beyoncé “Closing Time” - Semisonic “Alone” - The Cure “Lovesong” - The Cure “Friday, I’m In Love” - The Cure “High” - The Cure “Let’s Go To Bed” - The Cure “A Forest” - The Cure “Spellbound” - Siouxsie and the Banshees “Release The Bats” - The Birthday Party “Eighties” - Killing Joke “One Hundred Years” - The Cure “The Lovecats” - The Cats “The Walk” - The Cure “Shake Dog Shake” - The Cure “Fascination Street” - The Cure “In the Air Tonight” - Phil Collins “The End” - The Beatles “Close To Me” - The Cure “Hot Hot Hot!!!” - The Cure “Why Can’t I Be…

People in this episode

Host: Hartbeat

Guests: Diallo Riddle, LUXXURY

Topics covered

• The Cure
• pop music
• goth atmosphere
• music analysis
• 1980s hits

Keywords

• The Cure
• Just Like Heaven
• pop masterpiece
• music analysis
• 1987 crossover hit

Sponsors

Monarch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Cure, Katy Perry, Cher, Nelly Furtado, Smash Mouth, Beyoncé, Semisonic, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Birthday Party, Killing Joke

Books & works: Just Like Heaven, Hot n Cold, Believe, I’m Like a Bird, All Star, Irreplaceable, Closing Time, Alone, Lovesong, Friday, I’m In Love

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