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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Low and Behold
Curve Lyrics
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On a sleepy town, north of New York
It's an old, old score
It's a cold, cold world
How we gloat
At others misfortune
Given to nothing
It's an old, old score
It's a cold, cold world
Tainted you could say
But never frightened
For it is not in my nature
I was born of stronger stuff
Lies and deceit will never be enough
It's just cause and effect
Effect and frustration
That leads to desperation
And eventual separation
It's an old, old score
La La La La La La La
It never rains
A nation of reptiles
Given to nothing
The lyrics of "Low and Behold" by Curve paint a bleak picture of humanity, highlighting our tendency to revel in the misfortunes of others and our inherent coldness towards one another. The opening line "It never rains but it pours" sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that bad things always seem to happen all at once. The reference to a "sleepy town, north of New York" adds to the feeling of isolation and smallness in the face of the larger world's problems. The phrase "It's an old, old score" is repeated several times throughout the song, implying that this isn't a new or unique situation -- we've been this way for a long time.
The second verse seems to be describing the singer themselves, claiming to be "tainted" but not frightened, as they were "born of stronger stuff." The line "lies and deceit will never be enough" suggests a contempt for those who value these things, further emphasizing the idea that the world is a cold and unfeeling place. The last few lines of the verse hint at despair and separation, which could refer to the singer's personal relationships or to society at large.
Overall, "Low and Behold" is a meditation on the darker side of humanity, emphasizing our collective emotional distance from one another and our penchant for rejoicing in the pain of others. The repeated refrain and bleak imagery make for a haunting and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
It never rains but it pours
Things never just happen one at a time, they always come in a flood.
On a sleepy town, north of New York
The events being mentioned are occurring in a small, unassuming town above New York.
It's an old, old score
This has happened many times before, it's not new or surprising.
It's a cold, cold world
The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place.
How we gloat
We take pleasure in other people's misfortunes.
At others misfortune
We enjoy seeing other people suffer.
A nation of reptiles
We are a cruel, unfeeling people.
Given to nothing
We don't value anything, we are selfish.
Tainted you could say
Some might call us contaminated or corrupt.
But never frightened
We may be bad, but we are not easily scared.
For it is not in my nature
Being fearful is not part of who I am.
I was born of stronger stuff
I come from a place of resilience and strength.
Lies and deceit will never be enough
We are not satisfied with dishonesty, we crave more.
It's just cause and effect
This is simply a result of prior actions and consequences.
Effect and frustration
What has happened as a result is frustrating.
That leads to desperation
This frustration leads to desperation.
And eventual separation
This desperation eventually causes us to be divided.
It's an old, old score
This is a common occurrence that happens repeatedly.
La La La La La La La
This is just filler sound.
It never rains
Events always come in large groups.
A nation of reptiles
We are cruel and heartless people.
Given to nothing
We don't appreciate or value anything.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TONI HALLIDAY, DEAN GARCIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidgalan9921
One of my favourite songs by Curve.....their entire catalog is aggressive and demanding and acidic cyber brutal beauty!
@johnnydeglas8772
Like a gale over a frozen world. So beautiful.
@lowceiling
The ultimate industrial-goth- cyberpunk band
@lemurdream
No one has done it better.
@vessressbuisness1070
This song has to be one of my favorites
@kebabcieknie
It's a cold, cold world La la la la
@psangoesdown
we need more curve
@biesmusik
thiis is good stuff