Smith is going to retire in five years. The band turns 50 in 2028; in 2029, Smith turns 70, “and that’s it, that really is it. If I make it that far, that’s it.” Smith, who does some irreparable brand damage by coming off so lovely in the interview (not to mention publicly announcing that he doesn’t read by candlelight),

In a nearly two-hour interview with British journalist Matt Everitt - which can be unlocked by flipping to the album's release date in Roman numerals here - Smith explains the origins of "I Can Never Say Goodbye.

In a new interview, Robert Smith has reflected on the back catalogue of The Cure ahead of their new LP and revealed the one album by the band that he hates.