A microcosm of The Cure’s entire career, highlighting nearly every rise and fall, every stylistic direction, every bold experiment, and every failure the band has ever had.

This self-titled album certainly represents a much-needed step in the right direction, displaying a newfound confidence and sense of freedom.

This album is a reminder that no good thing can remain forever, and that we ought not to take them for granted while we have them around.

Put simply, no album feels more like high school to me, for better or worse, than Wish.