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/
Wish You Dead
Curve Lyrics
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Deep down inside me
Just don't say never again
It's that only thing
That stops me going crazy
I know you won't
'Cause you never do
So uncaring, so assuming
Back-stabbing, all-consuming
Don't step over my head
Don't step over my head
You can filter your poison into my sleep
But I know it's my heart
That you could never reach
I know you won't
'Cause the tools you choose
And that's the ugliest thing about you
So uncaring, so assuming
Back-stabbing, all-consuming
I've told a thousand lies through me
I've sold a thousand lies for you
Don't step over my line
Don't step over my time
Don't step over my head
'Cause I will wish you dead [Repeat x 7]
The Curve song "Wish You Dead" is a fiery and passionate expression of anger and resentment towards a former lover. The song opens with the singer challenging their ex to "dig that knife deep down inside" but also begging them not to "say never again" because, ironically, the idea of their ex returning is the only thing keeping them sane. The singer then goes on to accuse their ex of being "so uncaring, so assuming, back-stabbing, all-consuming" - someone who thrives on the misery of others and takes pleasure in manipulating and controlling them. Throughout the song, the singer implies that they have put up with endless lies and abuse from their ex, but now the line has been crossed and they have had enough. The repeated refrain of "Don't step over my head" and "Don't step over my line" makes it clear that the singer is unwilling to endure any more mistreatment.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dig that knife
You can hurt me deeply
Deep down inside me
To a point where it's unbearable
Just don't say never again
Please don't make false promises
It's that only thing
The only thing that keeps me sane
That stops me going crazy
That stops me from losing my mind
I know you won't
I know you won't stop
'Cause you never do
Because you always do the same things
And that's the nicest thing about you
The only good thing I can find about you
So uncaring, so assuming
You don't care, you just assume things without thinking
Back-stabbing, all-consuming
You are betraying me and taking everything from me
Don't step over my head
Don't take advantage of me
You can filter your poison into my sleep
You can poison me even in my dreams
But I know it's my heart
But my feelings are protected
That you could never reach
You can't hurt my heart
'Cause the tools you choose
Because the tools you use to hurt me are not enough
And that's the ugliest thing about you
The worst thing about you
I've told a thousand lies through me
I've lied to myself many times
I've sold a thousand lies for you
I've lied for you many times
Don't step over my line
Don't cross the line I drew
Don't step over my time
Don't steal my time or waste it
Don't step over my head
Don't manipulate me or push me down
'Cause I will wish you dead [Repeat x 7]
Because I will hold a grudge against you and wish the worst upon you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEAN GARCIA, TONY HALLIDAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robtriton
I saw "Curve" open up for "The Cure" during their "Wish" concert tour in the early 90's in Dallas, TX! Absolutely amazing! Irving, TX, to be exact- the old Dallas, Cowboys Stadium.
@nathanbrown8883
I remember when they first came out. Listening to them brings back memories of a better time of the 1990's.
@calebainsworth6891
Industrial tech glam noise at it's best. This shit still rocks bells.
@gordoiye
waiting for Fugazi to play at the Opera House in Toronto circa '92 and the sound crew played this whole album before they want on - loud!
@vaprex
Fuck yeah... Great intro to what I'm sure was a great Fugazi show.. I'm jealous.
@hail2hismajesty
90s was by far the best decade in the last 50 years musically . Soo glad to have been in my 20s and enjoyed it to the fullest.
@timbaldwin2383
Yes...sadly another AMAZING band which was highly underrated. I just don't understand how this happens
@georgeflecknell
Butch Vig created Garbage and stole their thunder. Back then music industry was all about connections. Nowadays you just go to Bandcamp and you cant move for excellent music.
@c4rtelmike
that growly bass sound is magical
@msumungo
It surely is.