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.
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Zoo
Curve Lyrics
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For the last ten days
She feels as if she's sinking
In and out, in and out, in and out of
She combs up her hair
She think she's a queen
Starts telling all the choir boys she's this
She dresses in black only for the occasion
She can't tune in
She can't tune in
She can't get off that bus
Can't get off that bus
She can't grab hold
She can't grab hold
She's a mess, this girl
And
Instead of watching my own dream
This is not what it seems; so calculated
Now that it's completed
I'm cautious with daylight
I'm frightened by sunlight
But I know those nights has to keep me from harm
She can't tune in
She can't tune in
She can't get off that bus
Can't get off that bus
Can't grab hold
She can't grab hold
She's a mess, this girl
Please try
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
Keep on keeping me from harm
The lyrics to Curve's song "Zoo" depict a young woman's struggle with her mental health. She has been experiencing a psychotic dream for ten days, causing her to feel like she's sinking in and out of reality. She tries to keep herself together by combing her hair and dressing in black for the occasion, but she's slipping further away. She has delusions of grandeur, believing herself to be a queen and a member of a different race. She can't tune in to reality or get off the figurative bus she's on, which represents her inability to escape her mental state. The singer of the song reflects on his own dreams and the calculated nature of his reality, admitting that he's frightened by the light of day but he knows that darkness is necessary to keep him from harm. The repeated refrain of "keep on keeping me from harm" emphasizes the importance of support and care for those struggling with mental health issues.
The lyrics of "Zoo" are a powerful portrayal of the experience of living with mental illness. The song captures the isolating feeling of being lost in one's own mind and unable to connect with the world around them. The images of sinking and being unable to tune in create a sense of disorientation that echoes the disorientation experienced by people with mental health issues. The line about the importance of darkness to keep the singer from harm underscores the idea that mental illness is an ongoing struggle that requires attention and care.
Line by Line Meaning
She's had a psychotic dream
The girl is experiencing a severe mental breakdown.
For the last ten days
This has been going on for an extended period of time.
She feels as if she's sinking
She is overwhelmed and drowning in her own thoughts and emotions.
In and out, in and out, in and out of
She is constantly fluctuating between different mental states.
She combs up her hair
She tries to maintain some sense of control over her appearance.
She thinks she's a queen
She is grandiose and has delusions of grandeur.
Starts telling all the choir boys she's this
She starts to babble and share her delusions with others.
She dresses in black only for the occasion
She is trying to convey a certain image or mood.
She thinks she's a negro, but she's only Caucasian
She has a distorted sense of identity and is unable to understand her own racial background.
She can't tune in
She is unable to connect with reality.
Can't get off that bus
She is trapped in her own thoughts and feelings.
She can't grab hold
She is unable to find any stability or support in her life.
She's a mess, this girl
She is in a very bad and unstable mental state.
Instead of watching my own dream
The singer is trying to distance themselves from the girl's delusions.
This is not what it seems; so calculated
The situation is not as random or chaotic as it appears.
Now that it's completed
Something has come to an end.
I'm cautious with daylight
The artist is hesitant to believe or trust what is real.
I'm frightened by sunlight
The singer is scared of what is real and true.
But I know those nights has to keep me from harm
The singer understands that sometimes delusions can be a form of self-protection.
Please try
The artist is making a plea or request for help.
Keep on keeping me from harm
The artist wants to be protected and kept safe from harm.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEAN GARCIA, TONY HALLIDAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stevestone8256
you have to have a sophisticated ear for music to enjoy this, bless everyone who loves curve, you know class art
@saileebniss1782
Rush too
@rivethead1982
Another awesome song from Curve! This is a dark song that almost sounds sensual at the same time. Beautiful!
@uutarn
Felix, your efforts are so much appreciated mate. Thank you so much for upping all these curve songs man. Such memories and you are a life saver since my curve collection got stolen. /bow
@Zanthxs
I had the pleasure of hearing them when they came out and they still hold my total attention ... riveted to theor sound and her voice ... Thank You for posting this! Blows me away on high end headphones ... I'll go deaf from this!
@klbj94fm
FELICE, este grupo me hace tan FELIZ! I loved this band in the early 90s listening to KUT-FM college radio in Austin Texas. Curve was waaaaay ahead of their time. Thanks for the Up!
@lucktanapah4146
I love this song and Curve
@dhrichardson5798
Criminal that this band wasn't bigger.
@chrissyhammond9089
Exactly!! Too good!!
@SingleFin1969
Thank you for putting up this song... it is my favorite.