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By offering these rare gems, Wicker Man allows listeners to delve deeper into the creative process behind beloved albums and discover hidden musical gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an extensive catalog spanning various genres and eras, Wicker Man caters to diverse musical tastes. From rock legends to underground indie acts, their collection features an eclectic mix of artists from around the world. Each release is carefully curated and meticulously remastered to ensure optimal sound quality, giving listeners an immersive experience like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-light-district","title":"Red Light District","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1978, from the ashes of their forerunner Easy Cure, by Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey and Lol Tolhurst, the Cure’s debut album, \u003ci\u003eThree Imaginary Boys\u003c\/i\u003e was issued in May 1979. It was this along with several early singles that placed the band in the post-punk movement which had sprung up in the United Kingdom that same year. An early demo-tape found its way to Polydor Records scout Chris Parry, who signed the Cure to his newly-formed Fiction label - distributed by Polydor - in September 1978. ‘Killing An Arab’ the Cure’s first single came out in December ’78.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1979 found the band touring the UK frantically, and they put in the odd European festival date during the summer months too. On December 10th The Cure travelled across to continental Europe to play their first show there in Utrecht that night, followed by a gig in Eindhoven on the 11th.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following evening, they took the stage at Amsterdam’s magnificent Melkweg venue for a concert that remains a firm favourite among fans. 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