After saving the world from a Barbara Streisand monster on “South Park,” Robert Smith, the lead singer of The Cure returned to the band to release their 13th studio album and 20th album overall.The Cure’s latest album, “Bloodflowers,” is the final part of a trilogy of albums released by The Cure beginning with “Pornography” in 1982 and “Disintegration” in 1989. The album, released on February 15 in the United States is rumored to be the final album for The Cure.The Cure’s first attempt at a band began in 1976 with a slightly different name The Easy Cure. After little success with this band, the name was shortened by dropping “Easy” and The Cure began their roller coaster ride of change. Band members were constantly leaving and returning, forced out by the rigorous touring schedule or conflicts within the band. The only aspect to remain constant with The Cure is the presence of Robert Smith and the band’s association with the record label Fiction. Usually dark and brooding, The Cure’s music creates distressing and even frightening imagery at times. Although taking occasional walks through pop and light alternative music, the band remains very constant with their rather bleak and distinctive sound.Robert Smith’s haunting, almost floating vocals are the same as ever. One of the songs featured on the album, “Out of This World,” seems more reflective and not as abrasive as some of The Cure’s more recognized music. Interesting piano accompaniment and a light acoustic guitar alleviate some of the darkness of the other tracks on the CD. The second track on the CD, “Watching Me Fall” has a sound very similar to The Cure’s contribution to the soundtrack of “The Crow.” The song from “The Crow” is “Burn.” The track “Watching Me Fall” is interesting but gets a little monotonous, lasting more than 11 minutes. Again, The Cure returns to slightly disturbing imagery with this song.Like any other of The Cure’s music this album is a strange sound. The sound of Smith’s voice changes the way the lyrics and instruments would sound with the usual pop/alternative singer. Smith’s voice is completely unique and lends that same quality to all of his music. “Bloodflowers” is not necessarily the kind of music people would want to listen to at a party or a bar. It is more of a relaxing and contemplative type of album. It’s worth buying, but isn’t the sort of CD that everyone wants to listen to. Sooner or later it’s going to be at the back of the CD sleeve.