Finally, it should be noted that The Cure are one of the most influential bands in modern music history. Despite being neither a gothic rock, nor shoegaze act, several of their records are considered early progenitors of those styles, and The Cure have embraced a large number of bands who claim them as influences, in their own work; creating a creativity loop that sees the band put uniquely "Cure" spins on musical styles and sounds from bands they themselves helped influence in the first place.