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Of all the musicians that could possibly be obsessed with the number 13, it's fitting that perennial mope/the Cure frontman Robert Smith is currently president of the fan club. In addition to his band's generally dreary disposition, Smith really sealed it by releasing singles around the 13th of every month for the last few months as a teaser for the Cure's 13th studio album.

Now that album has a name, and wouldn't you know it, that name contains the number 13. The record is called 4:13 Dream, and according to the Cure's website, "it will be released on October 13...we think!" Since that's a Monday, that might just be the UK release date. The album comes out in the States via Suretone/Geffen.

If the Cure's recent run of singles is any indication, "The Only One", "Freakshow", "Sleep When I'm Dead", and "The Perfect Boy" will probably appear on 4:13 Dream.

There's still one more 13th to go before the album comes out, and September 13 will see the release of the emo-riffic remix EP Hypnagogic States. Proceeds from the EP's royalties will go to the International Red Cross.

Thanks to reader Rick Andrade for the tip.