Running more than twice as long as the original Gothic genius, the extended intro of this mix allows for Rayko's reconstruction to take hold in your head, still primarily led by the guitar grooves. However this is the first time fans of The Cure will likely be critical of the mix, as the new rattling bass and punchy percussion push the unmistakable lead of "Lullaby" deeper into the mixture of sounds. That said its familiarity never entirely evaporates but rather, near the 2:30 mark, the mix (led by web-spinning synth effects) becomes cleaner and clearer, running closer to the original.
Unfortunately, this does not last long as once Robert Smith's eerie vocals come in, the mix is once again muddied. I will say however, that this could be an artistic choice that is meant to mesh with the murkiness of the drug themes and metonymy of addiction and depression in "Lullaby." It's likely Rayko has pushed his "Poison Re-Edit" this way and certainly, from that perspective, it is successful. I cannot be upset with this edit. At worst it is a welcome reminder and cool creative take on one of my favourite Cure tracks; at best, an ingenious effort that builds upon The Cure's killer, cannibalistic "Spiderman."
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