Have yet to hear the new release, but I caught a live show in 2023. My 2nd Cure concert, the first being on the Kiss Me (x3) tour; yeah, I’m old.
Anyway, as I imagine many are here, I have high standards for a great show. The 2023 Cure preformed exquisitely! There were times where they rocked pretty hard, there were longish intersting/textural instrumental passages, and almost every song was evolved or reinterpreted in arrangements that were fantastic. They most definitely were not an oldies act performing the hits. In my opinion (and much to my surprise) they sounded wholly vital and thriving as a live act. Would be delighted to see them again!