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/
Split Into Fractions
Curve Lyrics
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Guilty much more from new
I can't confide all I want to
Spiteful with the fact of life
Not everyone you meet is that nice
When we scratch below the surface
The characters have merged,
That split into fractions in front of your eyes
I'm so bitchin', love to be it
My friends and I just love to meet
We meet all the time 'cause we think we're clever
So surreal, it makes us feel better
We think we're so, clever
The characters have merged,
That split into fractions in front of your eyes
In front of them
There is nothing to behold
In front of them
You can't be sure what you're dealing with
And that's got to be good for you
I'd die on the cross before I crossed you
You know I'd never hurt you
I'm just not that type of girl
Die on the cross before I cross you
Know I'd never hurt you
Just not that type
I'm just not that type of girl
The song "Split Into Fractions" by Curve is a powerful reflection on the masks people wear and the personas they adopt to protect themselves in their daily lives. The lyrics of the song remind us that not everyone we meet is inherently "nice" as human beings have many sides to their personality, some of which may not be apparent at first glance. The song speaks to our tendency to judge people quickly based on superficial appearances and encourages us to look deeper, beneath the surface, to uncover the complex and often contradictory nature of those we encounter.
The singer reflects on her own personality and those of her friends, boasting about their intelligence and wit, and how they meet all the time to prove it to each other. However, the characters have merged, and they split into factions in front of your eyes. This line is a poignant reminder that the different sides of our personalities can merge and split in unexpected ways over time, leaving us with a sense of confusion and fragmentation.
In summary, "Split Into Fractions" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to look beyond the masks we all wear and to understand the complex, multi-layered nature of human beings. It is a reminder that we are all capable of both good and bad, and that our identities are not fixed, but constantly in flux.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation, indicating a readiness to continue
Guilty much more from new
Feeling increasingly culpable due to recent events
I can't confide all I want to
Unable to share all of one's thoughts or feelings
Spiteful with the fact of life
Bitterly resentful of the harsh realities of existence
Not everyone you meet is that nice
Warning that not everyone is friendly or trustworthy upon meeting them
When we scratch below the surface
Going beyond appearances to reveal what lies beneath
The characters have merged,
Personalities have combined or blended in some way
That split into fractions in front of your eyes
Resulting in a division or fragmentation that is visible to the observer
I'm so bitchin', love to be it
Boasting of one's confidence and coolness
My friends and I just love to meet
Enjoying getting together with one's companions
We meet all the time 'cause we think we're clever
Frequently gathering because of a sense of intelligence or wit
So surreal, it makes us feel better
A sense of unreality or absurdity provides comfort or relief
We think we're so, clever
Believing oneself to be exceptionally smart or cunning
In front of them
Before those individuals
There is nothing to behold
Nothing worth seeing or observing
You can't be sure what you're dealing with
Uncertainty regarding the true nature of the situation
And that's got to be good for you
Positivity expressed about the unknown or uncertain
I'd die on the cross before I crossed you
Swearing to never harm or betray another person
You know I'd never hurt you
Assuring that no harm would be caused to the listener
I'm just not that type of girl
Establishing one's identity and character as being non-threatening
Die on the cross before I cross you
Repeating the vow of loyalty and self-sacrifice
Know I'd never hurt you
Reiterating the previous statement regarding safety and protection
Just not that type
Confirming once again that one is not a harmful or dangerous person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEAN GARCIA, TONY HALLIDAY
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Academics At Work Jax
Saw them live 3 times! .wow layers and layers of experimental aggression.....love it!
05PtVxUI
I would die just to have seen them once in the early years Saffron brought me to Curve
Kim Fortin
Thank you so much for uploading this with lyrics. Some of the lyrics were a little indecipherable so this helps immensely :)
Gladwyn Scott Music - Obsolete
yeah cos all the karaoke bars have got this song on their list
Spencer Beard
I turned my wife into a fan back when we were dating, she fell in love with Horror Head, and then all of Come Clean and Gift. Toni has one of my favorite voices, love how soothing it is, and this is probably my fave song on this LP. I still lament missing their time in the 90's :(
zoe banks
My favourite song from the album.
Caroline Ely
This band had everything....great influences, strong and intelligent songs, loads of style, and even good looks.
Anne Morgan
I know only one person that knows about Curve...... they are so fucken good!
Sergey Golovin
This band is amaizing. There is so much creativity in all that was done.. Respect!
Horror And Metal Maestro RedRusty66
OMG what a most truthful and holy statement. Curve is beyond genius. I am also so with you on the "worry" about the way music has devolved into the like of Lady Gaga as a ith,us for what real music is. Rediculous and SAD!