The Glove
| Company type | Musical project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Robert Smith, Steven Severin |
| Products | Blue Sunshine (album) |
| Parent | None |
The Glove was a 1983 English musical project formed by Robert Smith of the Cure and Steven Severin from Siouxsie and the Banshees. Their sole studio album, Blue Sunshine, was released in 1983 under Severin's solo contract with Polydor. The band's name, album title, and cover art were all created by Severin after Smith departed prior to the album's completion due to his obligations with the Cure.
History
The Glove emerged during demanding phases for both artists within their primary bands. In mid-1982, Smith experienced exhaustion following the production of the Cure's Pornography and internal band tensions. That July, he invited Severin to produce an early Cure track intended for Flexipop magazine. Later that year, after Banshees guitarist John McGeoch had a breakdown, Smith stepped in as his replacement in November 1982, having previously filled in during their 1979 tour, and became an official member of Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Recording sessions for The Glove began in late 1982 with the track "Punish Me with Kisses". Early in 1983, while Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie concentrated on their side project the Creatures, Severin and Smith appeared on UK television performing "Siamese Twins," originally by the Cure. They then devoted their efforts to The Glove, choosing the name inspired by a character from Yellow Submarine and titling their album after the horror movie Blue Sunshine.
Smith characterized the recording process as "unreal," noting that over approximately twelve weeks he spent much time socializing between brief studio sessions. Because contractual limitations prevented Smith from singing with another group, former dancer Jeanette Landray was brought in as lead vocalist. Smith provided vocals on two tracks, including "Mr. Alphabet Says," which featured lyrics written by someone else.
Other musicians involved included drummer Andy Anderson, cellist Martin McCarrick, along with string players Ginny Hewes and Anne Stephenson. To promote the album, the trio appeared on the TV program Riverside in October 1983.
In 2005, Severin suggested reissuing Blue Sunshine, a proposal that Smith supported. This resulted in a remastered two-CD edition released in August 2006 containing previously unreleased demos featuring Smith's vocals. For Record Store Day 2013, a special limited blue vinyl edition was produced.
Personnel
- Robert Smith: vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
- Steven Severin: bass guitar, keyboards
- Jeanette Landray: lead vocals
- Andy Anderson: drums
- Martin McCarrick: keyboards, cello
- Ginny Hewes: strings
- Anne Stephenson: strings
Studio albums
- Blue Sunshine (1983, Wonderland/Polydor)
Singles
- "Like an Animal" (1983, Wonderland/Polydor)
- "Punish Me with Kisses" (1983, Wonderland/Polydor)