Halliday and Garcia were introduced to each other by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. Dean Garcia had played bass guitar as part of Eurythmics' live band in 1983–84 and on two of their studio albums, Touch and Be Yourself Tonight. Toni Halliday was signed to Stewart's Anxious Records label as a solo artist. She also sang with The Uncles and Bonk in the early 1980s.
Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia briefly formed the unsuccessful group State of Play in the late 1980s before parting ways. She attempted a solo career, releasing the album Hearts & Handshakes in 1989. The album was produced by Toni Halliday and Alan Moulder, who later got married. Alan Moulder also produced music for artists like Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails and My Bloody Valentine.
In 1991, Halliday reunited with Garcia to form Curve. Their alchemy the second time around created sonically charged music, setting heavy beats and Garcia's densely-layered guitar tracks and feedback against Halliday's airy vocalization of lyrics that frequently explore such topics as alienation, addiction and love on the wane. Curve released three acclaimed EPs throughout 1991 on Stewart's label Anxious Records: Blindfold EP, Frozen and Cherry. These EPs will be included on the compilation Pubic Fruit, issued a year later.
In 1992, Curve released their debut album Doppelgänger. The group also toured extensively during this period, with Halliday and Garcia being supported on stage by the additional guitarists Debbie Smith and Alex Mitchell, plus the drummer Steve Monti. Songs such as "Horror Head", "Coast Is Clear" and "Faît Accompli" brought them critical acclaim and built a solid fanbase for the group.
Their sophomore studio album, Cuckoo, was issued in 1993. The album was a musically more varied but significantly darker release than their debut. On their first two albums, Curve worked with producer Flood (U2, Smashing Pumpkins). Also in 1993, it saw the light of the day the live compilation Radio Sessions.
After nearly a decade and a half of partnership the band split in 1994. During their hiatus, Halliday formed the band Scylla. Their track "Helen's Face" was featured on the Showgirls soundtrack. Garcia began a solo project under the name Headcase.
Toni Halliday also collaborated with other artists, most notably with Leftfield on the track "Original", with Recoil on two songs, "Edge to Life" and "Bloodline" from Bloodline, with The Future Sound of London on the song "Cerebral", with Paul van Dyk on "Words (Curved Headcase Mix)" and with DJ? Acucrack on the song “So To Speak”.
In 1996, the single "Pink Girl With the Blues", marked Curve's official return, followed by the EP Chinese Burn. In 1997, the band released their fourth studio album Come Clean. Curve also contributed the track "Nowhere" to Greg Araki's movie of the same name. Halliday married producer Alan Moulder.
In 2001, the band released on the internet the compilation Open Day at the Hate Fest. This album contained music recorded by Curve since their reformation in 1996. In the same year, the band released the critically acclaimed album Gift. The single "Hell Above Water" has gained the highest public profile as a result of its use in trailers for the 2002 film Spider-Man and the 2008 film Iron Man.
Their final album was 2002's The New Adventures of Curve, released only over the internet. In 2004 The Way of Curve, a best-of compilation was released, featuring their most popular songs and singles, as well as rare B-sides and fan favorites. Halliday announced on their official web site in early 2005 that the group split again.
After the split, Toni Halliday started a solo project entitled Chatelaine and released the album Take a Line For a Walk in 2010.
Dean Garcia founded SPC ECO in 2007 with his daughter Rose Berlin on lead vocals, and guitarist Joey Levenson; and welcomed the addition of guitarist Perry Pelonero in 2011. Garcia is also currently a member of the bands The Black Holes (with Jo Neale; 2007-present), The Chronologic (2006-present), Inkraktare (with Mark Wallbridge aka Vasko The Pig; 2009-present), The Secret Meeting (with kaRIN and Statik of Collide; 2007-present), KGC (with Sascha Konietzko and Lucia Cifarelli of KMFDM; 2006-present) and Morpheme (with Perry Pelonero and Kim Welsh of Bliss.City.East, Skylight and Clenched Fist; 2010-present).
In 2011, SPC ECO released the Big Fat World EP; and the album You Tell Me which includes a track titled Let It Out -- an updated version of Curve's Something Familiar from the album Come Clean. Morpheme released their debut single INFECTION // SINGLE and the RED DOG EP; and Garcia released a solo album entitled How Do You Feel ?, with special guests Mark Wallbridge, Todd Astromass and Jeff Beck.
Official sites:
http://curve.co.uk
http://curve.bandcamp.com
http://on.fb.me/CurveOfficialManagedByDean
2. Starting in the early 2000's, Japanese curve was a two piece for much of their existence, only gaining a third member with their most recent album. They've also had quite a bit of exposure throughout the world, touring through Malysia/Singapore and appearing on a split in the USA.
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Every Good Girl
Curve Lyrics
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I didn't see you for who you are
My mistake I should know better
But I've learnt nothing, I'm not secure
Will you tell me in a conversation
I can't except that we don't talk
But that's my problem
That's my problem
I want it all
Curious and eager to know
Curious and eager to know
What every good girl knows
What every good girl knows
Years drag by without a flicker
There's no affection just remorse
All this hate for one another
I guess our time has run it's course
But that's the problem there is no more
But that's the problem there is no more
Curious and eager to know
Furious with nothing to show
Curious and eager to know
Furious with nothing to show
What every good girl show
What every good girl knows
I'm just scared I can't talk to you
About what worries me
Even though you want me too
I want to share
If you had the time
But what's the point
'Cause time isn't mine
I understand I'm not upset
About who you are
And the image you set
'Cause I live in the shadow of your fame
You need to know I love you
But I need the same
Curious and eager to know
Furious with nothing to show
Curious and eager to know
Furious with nothing to show
The lyrics of Curve's song "Every Good Girl" describe a relationship that has fallen apart due to lack of communication and understanding. The singer of the song has had their eyes closed and didn't see their partner for who they truly were. They acknowledge their mistake and express a desire to talk to their partner and know what "every good girl knows." Despite this, the singer seems to be struggling with opening up to their partner and expressing their worries, possibly due to fear of rejection or not feeling secure in the relationship. The relationship is described as lacking affection and filled with hate, and it becomes clear that the singer and their partner have grown distant from each other.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Curious and eager to know, what every good girl knows," possibly referencing the societal expectation that women should naturally understand relationships and emotions. The singer may be acknowledging that they feel they are not meeting this expectation, but also expressing a desire to learn and understand. The final verse of the song expresses the singer's love for their partner but also their need for love and understanding in return.
Overall, "Every Good Girl" is a poignant reflection on the struggle for communication and understanding in relationships, and the societal pressure placed on women to inherently know how to navigate these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time I've had my eyes closed
I haven't seen the real you for so long
I didn't see you for who you are
I've been blind to your true self
My mistake I should know better
I admit my fault and ignorance
But I've learnt nothing, I'm not secure
I haven't gained any wisdom and I lack confidence now
Will you tell me in a conversation
Can we please talk about this?
I can't except that we don't talk
Our lack of communication is unacceptable
But that's my problem
I'm the one to blame for wanting too much
I want it all
I desire everything but that's impossible
Curious and eager to know
I'm full of interest and enthusiasm
What every good girl knows
I want to learn what a good girl knows
Years drag by without a flicker
Time goes by monotonously
There's no affection just remorse
Our relationship lacks love and has only regret
All this hate for one another
We have negative feelings towards each other
I guess our time has run it's course
Our relationship has come to an end
But that's the problem there is no more
The problem is that there's nothing left between us
Furious with nothing to show
Angry and frustrated but with no achievements
I'm just scared I can't talk to you
I'm afraid of opening up to you
About what worries me
Regarding my concerns and fears
Even though you want me too
Even if you urge me to do so
I want to share
I wish to express myself
If you had the time
If only you could spare some time for me
But what's the point
But what's the use if you can't?
'Cause time isn't mine
I don't have control over time
I understand I'm not upset
I comprehend and I'm not mad
About who you are
Regarding your identity
And the image you set
The impression you make on others
'Cause I live in the shadow of your fame
Because your popularity overshadows me
You need to know I love you
You should be aware of my affection for you
But I need the same
But I also require your love
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Roiy Benkel
All this time I've had my eyes closed
I didn't see you for who you are
My mistake I should know better
But I've learnt nothing, I'm not secure
Will you tell me in a conversation
I can't except that we don't talk
But that's my problem I want it all
Curious and eager to know
What every good girl knows
Years drag by without a flicker
There's no affection just remorse
All this hate for one another
I guess our time has run it's course
But that's the problem there is no more
Curious and eager to know
Furious with nothing to show
What every good girl show
What every good girl knows
I'm just scared I can't talk to you
About what worries me
Even though you want me too
I want to share
If you had the time
But what's the point
Cos time isn't mine
I understand I'm not upset
About who you are
And the image you set
Cos I live in the shadow of your fame
You need to know I love you
But I need the same
Curious and eager to know
Furious with nothing to show
DislocatedDesign
I can't accept that we don't talk
belcanto87
Tottaly agreed! One of the best by Curve. And you gotta love that amazing intro with that great synthesizermelody. Curve rule!
KywokiYakasaki
One of my favorites,this song is so beautiful,still make me cry
biesmusik
this is good stuff
Völl Däpp
such a nice song.
KywokiYakasaki
Yes I LOVE this song
eyeseer1
Want this album.
animalfiend
You've said it all!
Peter Enola
This album has been definetely one of the weakest efforts of Curve.