Steve Lyon
The co-producer of The Cure's Wild Mood Swings.
Steve Lyon is a British record producer, recording and mixing engineer known for his work with Depeche Mode and The Cure. His work with Depeche Mode caught the attention of Robert Smith from The Cure, who enlisted him to co-produce the 1996 album Wild Mood Swings. Lyon's role with The Cure was as a co-producer on that specific album, which included the hit singles The 13th, Gone and Mint Car, recorded in the stately home of St Catherine's Court in Bath, England. Also completed in this period with The Cure was a version of the David Bowie anthem Young Americans on 104.9: an XFM compilation album, which can also be found on The Cure's compilation album Join the dots: B-side and rarities (2004).
Quick Facts
- Birthplace
- Twickenham
- Genre
- Alternative rock, electronic rock
- Occupation
- Record producer, Mix Engineer
- Discography
- Steve Lyon production discography
- Years active
- 1984–present
- Label
- Townhouse Studios
- The Manor Studio
- AIR Studios
- Church Studios
- Mute Records
Lore & Background
Steve Lyon's work with Depeche Mode on albums like Violator (1990) and Songs of Faith and Devotion (1993) caught the attention of Robert Smith from The Cure. Smith enlisted Lyon to co-produce the 1996 album Wild Mood Swings. This album was recorded in the stately home of St Catherine's Court in Bath, England, and included the hit singles The 13th, Gone and Mint Car. During this same period, Lyon also worked with The Cure on a version of the David Bowie anthem Young Americans, which appeared on the 104.9: an XFM compilation album and was later included on The Cure's compilation album Join the dots: B-side and rarities (2004). Lyon's contribution to The Cure was specifically as a co-producer on Wild Mood Swings and on the Young Americans cover, marking a distinct chapter in his career following his extensive work with Depeche Mode.
Reader's Guide
Steve Lyon's work with The Cure is documented in the source as co-producing the 1996 album Wild Mood Swings, which included the singles The 13th, Gone and Mint Car. The album was recorded at St Catherine's Court in Bath, England. Additionally, Lyon worked with The Cure on a version of David Bowie's Young Americans, which was released on the 104.9: an XFM compilation album and later on The Cure's compilation Join the dots: B-side and rarities (2004). Lyon's involvement with The Cure is specifically as a co-producer on Wild Mood Swings and on the Young Americans cover.
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