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CURVE – ” Cherry ” EP

Posted: July 9, 2023 in MUSIC
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The English alternative rock duo Curve formed in 1990, consisting of Tony Halliday and Dean Garcia. The English alternative rock duo Curve formed in 1990, In 1991, they released their first three EPs, “Blindfold”, “Frozen” and “Cherry”. All three were produced by Steve Osborne, who also worked with U2, New Order and Simple Minds amongst others. The third EP “Cherry” was also known as Clipped / Galaxy and featured four tracks; “Clipped”, “Die Like A Dog”, “Galaxy” and the title track “Cherry”.

In 1991, they released their first three eps, Blindfold, Frozen and Cherry. all three were produced by Steve Osborne, who also worked with u2, new order and simple minds amongst others.

Written by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia
Toni Halliday Voice and Words
Dean Garcia Bass Drums Guitars Keys and Programming
Alan Moulder Guitar and FX
Debbie Smith Guitar
Alex Mitchell Guitar
Steve Osborne Guitar and Keys (Die Like A Dog)
Released October 28th, 1991

CURVE – ” Frozen ” EP

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After releasing their debut Ep “Blindfold” in 1991, the duo returned after two months with their second Ep “Frozen”. The English alternative rock duo Curve was founded in 1990 by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia. This 4-track set features “Coast Is Clear”, “The Colour Hurts”, “Zoo” and the title track. Just like the previous EP, “Frozen” was produced by Steve Osborne, who has worked with a wide variety of musicians, including Suede, New Order, Elbow, and U2 amongst others.  Curve’s music that was ahead of its time with screeching guitars, haunting vocals/lyrics, the whole package. That’s why I continue to love the early Curve stuff.

Produced Engineered and Recorded by
Dean Garcia and Toni Halliday at Todal
Written by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia
Toni Halliday Voice and Words
Dean Garcia Bass Drums Guitars Keys and Programming
Alan Moulder Guitar and FX
Debbie Smith Guitar
Alex Mitchell Guitar

Released July 4th, 1991

CURVE – ” Blindfold ” EP

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On march 4th, 1991, Curve released their debut ep “Blindfold” EP. The EP contained four tracks in total, “Ten Little Girls”, “I Speak Your Every Word”, “No Escape From Heaven” and the title track “Blindfold”.

The English alternative rock and electronic music duo Curve formed in 1990 by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia. Producer Alan Moulder was a prominent collaborator who helped shape their blend of heavy beats and densely layered guitar tracks set against Halliday’s vocals. On March 4th, 1991, they released their debut EP “Blindfold” EP.  A humble beginning for what I feel is one of the most underrated alternative bands of all time. “Ten Little Girls” sure has the sound of the early 90s to it, what with its shoegaze-y guitar work and the funky rapping during the bridge. It’s the title track and “No Escape from Heaven” though that might have been an early indicator of Curve’s particular charm.

Written by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia
Except “Ten Little Girls” Halliday/Garcia/Pandy
Toni Halliday Voice and Words
Dean Garcia Bass Drums Guitars Keys and Programming, JC 001 Voice and Words (1)
Alan Moulder Guitar and FX
Debbie Smith Add Guitar
Alex Mitchell Add Guitar
Chris Starling Add Guitar (1)
David Ruffy Additional Drums (2/4)