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/
Nice And Easy
Curve Lyrics
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Stay in the middle like I know I should,
'Cause it's the safe place between black and white,
There's no decision that can burn to bright.
Nice and easy,
Nice and easy does it,
We all aspire to know what that means,
I ain't harsh baby no I ain't cruel,
My loving hand well she ain't no fool,
I'm long on patience and never bland,
I can take more than you could ever stand.
Nice and easy,
Nice and easy,
Nice and easy,
Nice and easy,
Nice and easy does it,
We all aspire to know what that means,
We all aspire to know how that feels.
Feels,
Feels,
Feels,
Feels,
Feels,
Feels.
The song "Nice and Easy" by Curve is a contemplation on the middle ground of life. The lyrics describe how the singer doesn't intentionally do bad or good things, but instead chooses to stay in the middle where it is safe. They believe that black and white decisions are too extreme and could burn too bright. Instead, the singer advises taking things nice and easy, which is a simple and effortless way to live life. They aspire to know what that means and feel the peacefulness and contentment that comes with staying in the middle.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is a gentle and patient person who is not harsh or cruel. They refer to their "loving hand," which may mean they have a partner who they treat with tenderness and respect. The singer claims to have more patience than most people can bear, indicating they have a high threshold for discomfort or difficult situations. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing that taking things nice and easy is what everyone desires, and they want to know what it feels like.
Overall, the song's message is reminiscent of the Buddhist concept of the middle way, which advocates for avoiding extremes in thought and behavior. The lyrics encourage listeners to live life with a balanced approach and find peace in the middle.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't do bad things I don't do good,
I try to stay neutral in life, avoiding both bad and good actions.
Stay in the middle like I know I should,
I always try to maintain a balanced approach, avoiding extremes.
'Cause it's the safe place between black and white,
The middle ground is a safe zone between two extreme positions, one of which might be dangerous or harmful.
There's no decision that can burn to bright.
In avoiding the extremes, I also avoid making decisions that could have negative consequences.
Nice and easy,
The ideal way to live is calmly and without much stress.
Nice and easy does it,
Taking things slowly and calmly is the best way to approach life's challenges.
We all aspire to know what that means,
Everyone wants to live a life that is relaxed and stress-free.
We all aspire to know how that feels.
But not everyone knows how to achieve that sense of peacefulness in their daily lives.
I ain't harsh baby no I ain't cruel,
I'm a gentle and kind person who doesn't enjoy causing others pain or suffering.
My loving hand well she ain't no fool,
I try to be caring and supportive to those I love, without being taken advantage of or manipulated.
I'm long on patience and never bland,
I have a lot of patience and don't get bored easily, which helps me stay calm and relaxed even in difficult situations.
I can take more than you could ever stand.
I have a high tolerance for stress and can handle much more pressure than most people can.
Feels,
The sense of peace and calm that comes from living a relaxed and stress-free life.
Feels,
This feeling of peace and calm is something we all want to experience for ourselves.
Feels,
It's not always easy to achieve, but it's worth striving for.
Feels,
This feeling of peace and calm is something that we can all work towards, by taking things nice and easy.
Feels,
By avoiding extremes and taking things at a slow and steady pace, we can all achieve the sense of peace and calm that we seek in life.
Feels.
There's no greater feeling than knowing you're living a happy and stress-free life, and that's what we all aspire to experience.
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@roiybenkel682
I don't do bad things
I don't do good
Stay in the middle
Like I know I should
Cos it's the safe place
Between black and white
Theres no decision
That can burn to bright
Nice and easy
Nice and easy does it
We all aspire
To know what that means
We all aspire
To know how that feels
I ain't harsh baby
No I ain't cruel
My loving hand
Well she ain't no fool
I'm long on patience
And never bland
I can take more
Than you could ever stand
Nice and easy
Nice and easy does it
We all aspire
To know what that means
We all aspire
To know how that feels
@PonnieHP
how can they be so brilliant ! They amaze me with every single song !
@qnamichailova
so much memories...in one song... I feel kinda melancholic when I listen to it...
@tresinforest2904
I understand
@aifakinkilyu
damn i love so much this song! 1 of my favourites
@jazzynyc_99
I had never heard of this band before today. I was really missing out!
@auburnhawk666
this band is way too underrated. thumbs up for curve!\m/
@royeines5564
yes too underated thumbs up
@roiybenkel682
I don't do bad things
I don't do good
Stay in the middle
Like I know I should
Cos it's the safe place
Between black and white
Theres no decision
That can burn to bright
Nice and easy
Nice and easy does it
We all aspire
To know what that means
We all aspire
To know how that feels
I ain't harsh baby
No I ain't cruel
My loving hand
Well she ain't no fool
I'm long on patience
And never bland
I can take more
Than you could ever stand
Nice and easy
Nice and easy does it
We all aspire
To know what that means
We all aspire
To know how that feels
@biesmusik
this is good stuff
@coastisclear25
I ain't harsh baby no I ain't cruel,
My loving hand well she ain't no fool,
I'm long on patience and never bland,
I can take more than you could ever stand.