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/
Signals and Alibis
Curve Lyrics
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But don't you think twice
About leaving me
Even though you shouldn't know
I can't help but tell you so
Easily
If my faith fails
Will life prevail
Were half truth and half lies
Were signals and alibis
We nearly laugh and nearly cry
I only want to be liked by you
I only want to be liked by you
Your the one who has it all
But don't pretend you didn't fall
Frequently
When you go I hope you know
I saw it all and let you go
Lazily
Now my hearts frail
Will you prevail
Were signals and alibis
Were half truth and half lies
Were signals and alibis
We nearly laugh and nearly cry
I only want to be liked by you
I only want to be liked by you
The lyrics to Curve's song "Signals and Alibis" are enigmatic and full of emotional nuance. The song seems to be about a tumultuous relationship, and the lyrics reflect the conflicted emotions of both parties involved. The singer seems to be giving advice to their partner not to leave, but also acknowledging that they themselves are not entirely truthful in the relationship. There's an underlying tension and sense of uncertainty as the singer questions if their "faith fails, will life prevail?" implying a fear that their relationship may not last.
The chorus of "signals and alibis" suggests that there's a lack of honesty or clarity in the relationship. The pair are "half truth and half lies" and "nearly laugh and nearly cry" - again suggesting that there's a lot of tension and mixed emotions at play. The line "I only want to be liked by you" seems to reflect a sense of vulnerability and insecurity on the part of the singer, as if they're unsure of their worth in the relationship. The final lines of the song, "when you go I hope you know, I saw it all and let you go lazily," reflect a sense of resignation and sadness - the singer knows that the relationship is not sustainable, but still can't help but feel attached to their partner.
Overall, "Signals and Alibis" is a beautifully written song that explores the complexities of relationships and the often-conflicted emotions that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take my advice
I'm offering you guidance
But don't you think twice
I don't want you to question my sincerity
About leaving me
I don't want you to leave me
Even though you shouldn't know
I shouldn't be telling you this
I can't help but tell you so
But I feel compelled to share my emotions with you
Easily
It's just that simple for me to express myself to you
If my faith fails
If I lose my confidence in this relationship
Will life prevail
Will the relationship still continue
Were signals and alibis
Our actions and explanations may not be entirely truthful
Were half truth and half lies
We mix fact and fiction in our communication
Were signals and alibis
Our messages are mixed
We nearly laugh and nearly cry
Our emotions are complex and uncertain
I only want to be liked by you
My feelings for you are rooted in a desire for approval
I only want to be liked by you
My aspirations are solely focused on you
You're the one who has it all
You are the perfect one for me
But don't pretend you didn't fall
But I know you have your own weaknesses
Frequently
It often happens
When you go I hope you know
If you happen to leave me
I saw it all and let you go
I witnessed everything and let you leave
Lazily
With little effort or reluctance
Now my heart's frail
My heart is vulnerable to hurt
Will you prevail
Can the relationship endure?
Were signals and alibis
Our communication is fraught with uncertainty
Were half truth and half lies
Our messages are not completely reliable
Were signals and alibis
We mix fact and fiction in our communication
We nearly laugh and nearly cry
Our emotions are complex and uncertain
I only want to be liked by you
My desire for you is rooted in a need for approval
I only want to be liked by you
My aspirations are solely focused on you
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@roiybenkel682
You can take my advice
But don't you think twice
About leaving me
Even though you shouldn't know
I can't help but tell you so
Easily
If my faith fails
Will life prevail
Were signals and alibis
Were half truth and half lies
Were signals and alibis
We nearly laugh and nearly cry
I only want to be liked by you
I only want to be liked by you
Your the one who has it all
But don't pretend you didn't fall
Frequently
When you go I hope you know
I saw it all and let you go
Lazily
Now my hearts frail
Will you prevail
Were signals and alibis
Were half truth and half lies
Were signals and alibis
We nearly laugh and nearly cry
I only want to be liked by you
I only want to be liked by you
@jens-olafschuler1837
Curve was the soundtrack of my life.
@seh4610
incredible track! Curve's 2002 music is underrated
@belcanto87
Tottaly agreed...Same goes for "Sinner" and "Every Good Girl" from this fantastic album.
@peterenola2265
This was Curve's weakest album.
@felix85g
This compilation were avalaible only on iternet and it was published on 2001, the same years of Gift Ep. You're welcome my friend :) Happy Curve day :)
@KennethCamfield
This song describes my life how it is now...
@Mestifi
😓
@RoyHines
Lush
@biesmusik
this is good stuff
@JohnWiseman211255
For A Lady I New ? Awesome Track