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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My Tiled White Floor
Curve Lyrics
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Seems so soothing.
It's so inviting,
So don't ask questions.
'cause my nose is bleeding,
But all's forgiven.
It's so inviting,
And it don't ask questions.
How have I been living?
You already know.
You've seen it all before.
You sat and watched me grow.
Everyone lies around you,
From deep inside.
Nothing seems to undermine you,
No need to hide.
You're only what you know,
Only what you know,
Only what you know.
My stained white dress,
Tells a story.
It flows with humor,
And laughs at reason.
That's how I've been living.
But you already know.
You've seen it all before.
Or so you tell me so.
Everyone lies around you,
From deep inside.
Nothing seems to undermine you,
No need to hide.
You're only what you know,
Only what you know,
Only what you know.
Now we've come to the end.
I never thought we'd get this far.
It's not so clever for someone like you.
You could do better.
Everyone lies around you,
From deep inside.
Nothing seems to undermine you,
No need to hide.
You're only what you know,
Only what you know,
Only what you know.
The lyrics of Curve's song My Tiled White Floor depict a scene where the singer is bleeding and yet finds solace in their clean, white tiled floor. The singer seems to be inviting someone to witness their current state but also warning them not to ask questions. The song seems to reflect on the past and how the singer has been living their life. The stained white dress mentioned in the second verse suggests that the singer has been through challenges and hardships but has retained a sense of humor about it. The song ends with an acknowledgment that the current situation is not ideal and that there is room for improvement.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in many ways, but one possible theme is the idea of finding comfort and refuge in unexpected places - in this case, a white tiled floor. The lyrics also suggest the importance of reflection and self-awareness. The mentions of lying, hiding and "only what you know" might suggest that the singer has been carrying emotional baggage and that they are striving for authenticity and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
My tiled white floor,
The sight of my clean white floor brings me comfort.
Seems so soothing.
It feels calming to be surrounded by the white tiles.
It's so inviting,
The pristine environment makes me want to stay in and appreciate it.
So don't ask questions.
Please refrain from questioning this simple pleasure I have.
'cause my nose is bleeding,
Even though my nose is bleeding, I can still find solace in my surroundings.
But all's forgiven.
I am able to forgive and forget the physical discomfort thanks to the mental peace I have.
And it don't ask questions.
The floor does not judge me nor ask for my justification for taking comfort in it.
How have I been living?
This self-reflecting question implies the artist is not content with their past decisions.
You already know.
The artist is talking to someone who is familiar with their background and history.
You've seen it all before.
The listener already knows what they have been through because they have watched them grow.
You sat and watched me grow.
The listener has had the privilege of observing the singer's progression through life.
Everyone lies around you,
The people who surround the listener keep secrets from them even though they are close.
From deep inside.
The secrets are not surface level, but come from a deep place within themselves.
Nothing seems to undermine you,
The listener has a sense of stability that is not easily shaken by others' secrets.
No need to hide.
The listener could proceed with being open and not feel the need to conceal anything.
You're only what you know,
The listener's sense of self is based upon what they are aware of.
My stained white dress,
The artist's white dress shows signs of wear and tear, implying the imperfections of life despite the white tiles.
Tells a story.
The stains on the dress are evidence of experiences from the past that may not fit the image created by the white floor.
It flows with humor,
Despite the imperfections, the singer is able to see the humor in the situation.
And laughs at reason.
The artist is not restricted by reason, but lives life with humor.
Now we've come to the end.
The artist implies that the end of the current situation seems to have arrived.
I never thought we'd get this far.
The artist expresses surprise at the extent of the current situation.
It's not so clever for someone like you.
The singer implies that the listener is not as intelligent as they have been giving them credit for.
You could do better.
The artist is disappointed in the listener's actions and expects them to act more wisely than they currently are.
Only what you know,
The listener's sense of self is restricted by what they are aware of, just like everyone else.
Only what you know,
Repeated to emphasize that everyone's sense of self is limited by their knowledge.
Only what you know.
Also repeated to emphasize that no one knows everything and is limited in their own way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dean Garcia, Toni Halliday
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@MrHumanracin
My favourite Curve album, oh God I love them all.
@eyeseer1
No such thing as a bad Curve song- not one crap song off this band.
@warborn_inc.
Agreed their entire catalog is brilliant
@Verasoul
I can listen to every song on shuffle and immediately know which one I'm listening to in the first couple seconds.
@psychedelicfright85
Only one comment. This and all their cds are simply amazing. This song is pretty eerie. Garbage owes alot to this band
@nickheath6620
Agreed. I was frustrated back in the day when Garbage suddenly took off when Curve had plied their craft for several years in the late 80s.
Guess, that's the difference being the producer of the 90s biggest grunge/rock act's breakthrough album: connected!
Curve were always far edgier, harder, nastier!!!
Wish they'd reform, especially since Garbage are doing so. Boring!
@psychedelicfright85
@nickheath6620 look at Garbage now. They pandered to the masses by making a political album based on mainstream news with pretty juvenile and on the nose lyrics based on anarchist BS.
@grogg4372
"And it don't ask questions" was stuck in my head for so long, now I finally remember where it's from 😅
@0The0Web0
Yay one of my favs on this fab album
@user-ht6mp3bs8k
Gran Disco!!!!