The album's gothic post-punk sound was heavily influenced by bands such as Joy Division and The Cure.

Carolan had previously worked with bands such as Muse, The Cure and JJ72.

Especially Post-punk bands, such as U2 and The Cure.

Dirty Epics are known for songs such as "The Cure" and "White Out".

Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced by British bands such as Radiohead and The Cure.

In high school he became inspired by artists such as The Cure, The Mission, and U2.

Hoppus never took bass lessons, instead he taught himself by playing to bands such as the Descendents, The Cure, and Bad Religion.

Rather successfully, too, having equipped bands such as The Cure and others with various weird and wonderful wares.

Formed in Oslo, the band was influenced by 1980s alternative groups such as The Smiths and The Cure.

The band was drawn together by their common interest in '80s and '90s music, especially with bands such as The Stone Roses and The Cure.