The Cure was an 80s icon in Dark Wave. But few know of the other group that sounded just like them, from instruments to vocals. Yep, with your eyes closed you would almost swear this was Robert. This little known gem of a group
(The Essence) were from the Netherlands and their poor music label (Midnight Music) couldn't afford to promote them (and get them out for the public to buy). I lucked up and managed to get 4 albums of them perchance (in going out of business sale) in the early 90s. I will to remember to link an interesting video (for me anyhoo) with the fellow that ran Midnight Music at the end of this.
@dfwgator I will put up a few songs by
The Essence and let you the listener pick one, any one, to see if I am telling the truth (that they sounded exactly like The Cure but with original material).
![](https://s15.postimg.cc/cmm9aby4b/The_Essence_Image.jpg)
Mp3 (Various good bitrates)
3 day download time limit
Style: Dark Wave Dance Rock Circa 1985
The Essence - Only for You (Album Version)https://mab.to/B0wwcKiWX________________________
The Essence - Ice (Album Version)https://mab.to/ux3EU7JsL________________________
The Essence - The Cat (Extended Version)https://mab.to/xyBs6Ob0n________________________
The Essence - How You Make Me Hate (Album Version)WARNING: Language (says the "F" word) WARNING Not safe for Work (this song only)
https://mab.to/tDw4ClXNj________________________
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The Interview with Nick Ralph of Midnight Music (no music in video) is at YouTube. Copy paste this at URL -----> watch?v=hVxttXnVI2Y
Or search "Midnight Music Story - Nick Ralph - Interview by Iain McNay - 2009" at YouTube
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Bonus Song from another group at MidNight Music that got no love (promotion).
Group: Sad Lovers and Giants
Song: 50/50
Style: Alternate Rock 80s
https://mab.to/AS3Wxzm04