1986 Gatefold Singles Compilation With Some Non-Album Cuts. Comes With Custom Inner Sleeve. CRC. Standing On A Beach - The Singles is a compilation album made by the iconic English rock band The Cure. Released in 1986, the album features some of the band's biggest hits, including "Boys Don't Cry," "A Forest," and "The Lovecats." The album serves as a perfect introduction to The Cure's early work and showcases their unique sound, which blends post-punk and gothic rock with pop sensibilities. The album also features two new songs, "Charlotte Sometimes" and "The Hanging Garden," which are now considered classics in their own right.

The album's title is a reference to the opening lyrics of the song "Killing an Arab," which was originally released as a single in 1978. The song caused controversy due to its perceived racist overtones, but the band has stated that it is actually based on Albert Camus' novel The Stranger. Standing On A Beach - The Singles serves as a testament to The Cure's enduring popularity and influence on modern music. It is a must-have for any fan of alternative or gothic rock and showcases some of the band's most iconic and timeless songs.