An ambitious yet practical idea; Trilogy underscores the tonal and lyrical connections between three of the Cure's darkest albums in the last 20 years. The restless; ever-changing band; fronted by goth-gloomster Robert Smith; took up residence at the Tempodrom Berlin for a couple of nights in late 2002 for the express purpose of playing the group's 1982 Pornography; 1989's Disintegration; and 2000's Bloodflowers live and in their entirety. Whether it was a good idea or not depends on one's point of view. All three sets are long on droning; funereal rhythm sections; thick guitar lines that carry good pop melodies to overstylized destruction; and Smith's own cracked; morose vocals. On the other hand; fine distinctions emerge: The Disintegration portion of the show is lightest on its feet; with lush orchestration on "Plainsong;" a hint of swing on "Lovesong;" and cinematic tendencies in the stirring "The Same Deep Water as You." The rest of the concert is numbing. --Tom Keogh