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.
Official Site
http://www.curve-official.com/
In Disguise
Curve Lyrics
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Pale and useless waiting to dress
Cloak and dagger hide and capture
Hand is drawn
It's bloody and torn
Where there's a will there's a way
I feel so bad that someone must pay
Can't make up for all this denial
I will have my day
I will have my say
I will have my day
I will have my say
Uninformed about the future
Caught and rabid ready to turn
Shake with laughter at disaster
Eyes are closed
Bandaged and cloned
Where there's a will there's a way
I feel so bad that someone must pay
All the stars in the sky
Can't make up for all this denial
I will have my day
I will have my say
I will have my day
I will have my say
The lyrics to Curve's song "In Disguise" are haunting and thought-provoking. The central theme of the song is the hidden truth, which is often disguised and buried deep beneath people's facades. The lines "In disguise, the truth lies somewhere, Pale and useless waiting to dress" suggest that the truth is waiting to be exposed, but it is in disguise or hidden from sight. The use of figurative language, such as "Cloak and dagger hide and capture" and "Bandaged and cloned", creates an ominous tone that adds to the mysterious nature of the song.
The chorus of the song, "Where there's a will there's a way, I feel so bad that someone must pay, All the stars in the sky, Can't make up for all this denial," suggests that despite the fact that the truth is hidden, it cannot be denied or ignored forever. The use of the phrase "I feel so bad that someone must pay" suggests that uncovering the truth may come at a cost, but it is necessary. The lines "All the stars in the sky, Can't make up for all this denial" highlights the importance of acknowledging the truth, rather than trying to sweep it under the rug.
The final lines of the song, "I will have my day, I will have my say," suggest that the truth will eventually come out, and those who have been hiding it will be held accountable. The song captures the frustration and helplessness that comes with trying to uncover the truth, even when it is hidden in plain sight.
Line by Line Meaning
In disguise the truth lies somewhere
The truth is hidden underneath a disguise
Pale and useless waiting to dress
The truth is weak and ineffective, waiting for someone to bring it to light
Cloak and dagger hide and capture
Deception is used to hide and trap the truth
Hand is drawn
Someone is ready to take action
It's bloody and torn
The situation is violent and chaotic
Where there's a will there's a way
If someone is determined enough, they can find a solution
I feel so bad that someone must pay
The singer feels guilty that someone else will have to suffer consequences for the situation
All the stars in the sky
Even the greatest things in the world can't make up for the dishonesty and denial
Can't make up for all this denial
Denying the truth only makes the situation worse
I will have my day
The artist is determined to see the truth come to light
I will have my say
The singer is determined to speak up and make their voice heard
Uninformed about the future
No one knows what the future holds
Caught and rabid ready to turn
People are anxious and aggressive, looking for someone to blame and turn against
Shake with laughter at disaster
Some people find pleasure in the misfortune of others
Eyes are closed
People are not willing to see the truth
Bandaged and cloned
People are wounded and numb, following the same patterns and beliefs
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@dirkst.999
For me, curve is one of the greatest bands I have the privilige to listen to. It's a very great loss that they are not around anymore. I've seen them several times live in the 90s, they blast then and their music can still burn pretty much every of that junk-mainstream "bands" of today, and that's a fact!
@TwistedOnyx369
same here. back in the 90s my sister and I were in our early 20s and we dropped everything anytime they played SoCal venues. Incredible every time!
@MrLevinej
i agree! truly amazing Cant figure out why they arent more popular I discovered them by accident recently on YT
@ashxla
Me and my mum love curve, it's really sad that they're not around anymore. But I love this song
@chrissyhammond9089
The most underrated band ever in my book!!!!
@MrHumanracin
Toni is one of my favourite singers of all time, love Curve.
@LucretiusEldritch
The world is a clueless place. Fantastic band.
@saikiin666
So glad I'm alive at the right time to appreciate Curve period, but especially compared to other bands of their era. Very special music.
@nickmorris7089
Classy act,saw them many times int early90's. Toni,ooh mi,perfection.
@Arch0269
An awesome band and definitely under rated. Wish they were still around!