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:
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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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Frozen
Curve Lyrics
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Blessed with love in this deep mine
In my mind, you sound like a creature
Blessed with soon in this deep mine
In my heart, and in my soul
And everywhere I go
You are with me
I can feel you everywhere
You are with me
You are with me
Anyway, you cry like a baby
Blessed with, in this deep mine
You were born, and I were born
Waiting true for long to know
I will be in this deep mine
In my heart, and in my soul
And everywhere I go
You are with me
I can feel you everywhere
Certain something in the air
You are with me
In my heart, and in my soul
And everywhere I go
You are with me
I can feel you everywhere
Certain something in the air
You are with me
You know, that man next door
Is getting on my nerves
'Cause he's so rich in his low down politics
And you know his wife
She's such a pretty thing
The lyrics of the song "Frozen" by Curve depict a deep sense of love and companionship. The singer affirms that her significant other is with her everywhere she goes, in her heart, soul, and every breath she takes. The song talks about how her lover smiles like an angel and sounds like a creature to her, and she feels blessed with love and soon as if she had been waiting for this moment for a long time. The lyrics are poetic and convey a feeling of peace and completeness despite the uncertainty and chaos that might surround them, as the track repeatedly affirms, "Certain something in the air."
However, amidst this portrayal of tranquility and love, the song shifts focus to the man next door who is getting on the singer's nerves. The man is wealthy and involved in politics, and his wife is beautiful. The switch to these lines seems to be interesting as it breaks away from the theme of love but perhaps serves to showcase the distractions of the outside world that might threaten the calmness and stability of their relationship.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Frozen" by Curve paint a picture of deep love and connection, and the singer feels her lover's presence near her at all times, despite the uncertainties around them. The song's shift to talking about the disturbance that the outside world poses to their love might be a reminder that even though their love is pure, reality can pose many challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
In my eyes, you smile like an angel
To me, your smile radiates a divine quality and suggests a deep love within you.
Blessed with love in this deep mine
It's a blessing to have found love amidst our challenges and struggles.
In my mind, you sound like a creature
I imagine you to be a mystical and enchanting being.
Blessed with soon in this deep mine
Our fortune has come upon us swiftly despite being trapped in this difficult environment.
In my heart, and in my soul
Your presence has taken root in the very essence of my being.
And everywhere I go
I carry the memory of you with me wherever I travel.
You are with me
Your spirit remains intertwined with mine.
I can feel you everywhere
I sense your energy all around me.
Certain something in the air
There's an atmosphere that feels charged with your presence.
Anyway, you cry like a baby
You express yourself with the same emotional honesty as a newborn child.
Blessed with, in this deep mine
Despite our predicament, we find joy in our blessings.
You were born, and I were born
We were fated to cross paths from the beginning of our lives.
Waiting true for long to know
We've been searching for each other for a long time.
I will be in this deep mine
I'll remain committed to you despite our difficult living conditions.
You know, that man next door
I confide in you about my neighbor.
Is getting on my nerves
He's starting to annoy me.
'Cause he's so rich in his low down politics
He's manipulative and dishonest despite his wealth.
And you know his wife
I'm sure you're aware of his spouse.
She's such a pretty thing
She's physically attractive, but that doesn't excuse her husband's behavior.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEAN GARCIA, TONY HALLIDAY
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Shoegazer 93
Come on Toni. It's time to get the band back together. Dean Garcia wants it to happen and so do all the fans. You made Mesmerising music. The new generation deserve to see you play live!
MightyCarlosLP
her music days are behind her, let her rest with her achievement🙏
Craig Baxter
In God's name yes! 🙏
Reticuli
She's the Phoebe Cates of the rock world. Alan Moulder married the most desired gal of the rock world and she really doesn't have to work if she doesn't want to.
Juan
FR
Simon Aka Digital0.1
Curve you are surely missed by many many proper music fans
Steve Fontenot
Simon Aka Digital0.1 missed by me! that's for damn sure!
Tim Evans
This is such a brilliant song. Much as I love Curve's darker material this is so uplifting.
udotimebomb91
Always will be one of my favorite bands. Toni and Dean never made a bad song together, only MAGIC.
Andrew Berry
Curve was one of the great bands of the 90s....that nobody ever talks about. Drives me nuts.