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/
Superblaster
Curve Lyrics
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To switch you on
I will reach out
Till you come
I will reach out
To turn you on
I will reach out
Until you come
Of the superblaster
Don't start playing games
You can't finish
Don't open doors
When you don't know what's waiting
Don't try to close your hands
They're smaller than the rain
Have you got anything left to say
Before I shoot myself
I will reach out
To find the truth
I will reach out
To steal your youth
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
Don't start playing games
You can't finish
Don't open doors
When you don't know what's waiting
Don't try to close your hands
They're smaller than the rain
Have you got anything left to say
Oh no
Oh no
I will reach out
To switch you on
I will reach out
To steal your youth
An that's the god's honest truth
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
The lyrics to Curve's song Superblaster convey a sense of control and power over someone or something. The repetition of "I will reach out" emphasizes the determination of the singer to achieve their goal - whether it be to "switch you on" or "steal your youth." The line "We're the masters / Of the superblaster" implies that the singer and whoever they are addressing have a level of authority or expertise, whether that be in physical weaponry or something more metaphorical.
The rest of the lyrics offer warnings and commands, indicating that the subject of the song should not play games they can't win or be careless with their actions. The line "Don't try to close your hands / They're smaller than the rain" suggests that the subject should not rely solely on their physical strength to grasp or control things. The repeated question of "Have you got anything left to say" adds to the sense of dominance and control, as if the singer is daring the subject to challenge them.
Overall, the lyrics of Superblaster suggest a power struggle between two parties, with one ultimately coming out on top. The use of imagery and repetition adds to the intensity of the song and its themes.
Line by Line Meaning
I will reach out
I will extend my hand and make an effort
To switch you on
To activate or awaken you, to make you more lively
Till you come
To persistently keep trying until you respond, react or arrive
To turn you on
To stimulate you, to create an excitement in you
Until you come
To pursue until you arrive or until you respond
We're the masters
We are proficient and skilled
Of the superblaster
Of an advanced weapon or tool
Don't start playing games
Do not begin something insincere or deceptive
You can't finish
You cannot bring it to fruition or complete it
Don't open doors
Do not embark on something unknown or risky
When you don't know what's waiting
When you are unaware of the repercussions
Don't try to close your hands
Do not attempt to conceal or hold back something
They're smaller than the rain
It's insignificant compared to the greater consequences
Have you got anything left to say
Do you have any more arguments to present or points to make
Before I shoot myself
Before I do something detrimental to myself
To find the truth
To discover the facts, reality or authenticity
To steal your youth
To rob you of your vigor, energy or vitality
And that's the god's honest truth
That is the absolute and genuine fact
Oh no
An expression of concern or alarm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEAN GARCIA, TONI HALLIDAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@svartkatt2609
I will reach out
To switch you on
I will reach out
Till you come
I will reach out
To turn you on
I will reach out
Until you come
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
Don't start playing games
You can't finish
Don't open doors
When you don't know what's waiting
Don't try to close your hands
They're smaller than the rain
Have you got anything left to say
Before I shoot myself
I will reach out
To find the truth
I will reach out
To steal your youth
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
Don't start playing games
You can't finish
Don't open doors
When you don't know what's waiting
Don't try to close your hands
They're smaller than the rain
Have you got anything left to say
Oh no
Oh no
I will reach out
To switch you on
I will reach out
To steal your youth
An that's the god's honest truth
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
@RooseveltJones
I loved this band back in the day, there was no one at all like Curve. The sheer catchy hookiness of their tunes, like this one. An nobody does it quite as good as Dean's sliding groovy fretless bass sound.
@rosannanavarro88
curve is one of the best shoegaze bands of all time.
@rocionunez5750
rosanna navarro ikr?
@ryounyan
*is
@turbostatic1
this is that slinky 90'S sound perfected, damn.
@dougmorrisett6489
my fav on this album
@Zanthxs
Cool, cool, infective groove ... Lyrics stand up to the tune as well ... Thank You!!! Woohoo what a great song!
@svartkatt2609
I will reach out
To switch you on
I will reach out
Till you come
I will reach out
To turn you on
I will reach out
Until you come
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
Don't start playing games
You can't finish
Don't open doors
When you don't know what's waiting
Don't try to close your hands
They're smaller than the rain
Have you got anything left to say
Before I shoot myself
I will reach out
To find the truth
I will reach out
To steal your youth
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
Don't start playing games
You can't finish
Don't open doors
When you don't know what's waiting
Don't try to close your hands
They're smaller than the rain
Have you got anything left to say
Oh no
Oh no
I will reach out
To switch you on
I will reach out
To steal your youth
An that's the god's honest truth
We're the masters
Of the superblaster
@fhhfgj
come on Napster get this album!
@msmeyersmd8
"Have you got anything left to say before I shoot myself?"
Your the masters of the Super Blasters.