CURVE Fait Accompli

[Akira625]

I used to watch this on 120 Minutes on MTV about 20 years ago.

[JT2501]

@Akira625 same here.

[busterabcat]

Without Curve = no Garbage. Without Siouxsie and the Banshees = no Curve. What do all three have in common? Answer = they are all absolutely divine!

[missalismith]

This album used to blow my mind and every cell in my body. Still makes me ache. So sexy too. Intensely. Being in the middle of nowhere in Wales and BeforeInternet I didn't know any one else who liked them so it was ultra personal. Think I was about 14 /15 years old, it was such a great age to experience this.

[rubyrose456]

Real GOOD!!! TY!!!!!

[TyphoidBryan]

Not a big Curve fan, as I think they were trying to be better than they actually were, but this track as well as "Horror Head" are the greatest songs they released. Unfortunately, I'd think higher of them if they didn't capitalize so heavily on the success of My Bloody Valentine's "Loveless." What Curve had going for them is a strong female lead and they should have been bigger than they were. ..but quality matters and they were spotty at best.

[jackjude]

@TyphoidBryan ...well that you opinion. I dont really hear the MBV comparisons - Cuckoo? MBV weren't 'big' (heaven forbid!) come to think of it who were 'big' - well that's indie for ya! Plus you're a bit too young - methinks you're a revisionist, or mabye you were fawning over MBV when you were 13?

[kbdevo1962]

@TyphoidBryan I'm not quite sure what you mean . My Bloody Valentine is an awesome band , But Curve has nothing that sounds even close from the material I have heard, And I am not missing much as I am a Huge Curve fan . Now lets talk about Garbage Capitalizing on Curve's sound , In A BIG Way And Cherry is probably considered Curves best By many people . Myself, I would choose Low and Behold.

[TheMariposaloca]

I used to love this song. Too bad the record label didn't do enough to promote them in the U.S.

[36whatsup]

this song and video is amazing

[PAULLONDEN]

What the fuck's going on HERE? Is that sheep 0:17 being ritualy slaughtered here 2:17▬2:33▬2:45 ?

[kronikels1]

The vibe is perfect for the song and video put together. Toni is too damn sexy in this one, especially between 2:02-2:05.

[thegreatauk01]

Just the Best! every teenager today should be made to listen to this!!

[FakeAdminBlarg]

best thing I ever did, picking up a crapy £1 copy of Curve's first album in Oxfam!

[Leftfield71]

Love Toni, she is a woman that garners attention with her looks, then slaps you in the face with attitude and persona, and this song is a perfect fit, aggressive and in your face.

[ReadFig]

Roxette nooo :)))))))))))

[Toby1789]

Sounds like Roxette xD

[PAULLONDEN]

You meant..,sound's like a rocket,,,,

yeahh indeed...spaced sou♫d.

[chunkylimey]

Always annoys me that Garbage (with their appropriate name) were the ones that got the attention when Curve were before them, better and much more exciting. It's only because that media whore Vig got the attention and just plagiarized a sound and style done better than he could ever do.

[gritzko]

I love both bands, they are equal charming and beautiful, but Shirley's voice is much, much better

[AlternativeOfficials]

@chunkylimey What the fuck have Garbage to do with the success of Curve? If anything the comparison drew many fans of Garbage (Like me) to listen to Curve. Don't get all grumpy and defensive.

[TheCanadianPrairies]

@AlternativeOfficials

In my mind, Garbage and Curve are both fucking great and should be equally supported!

[kbdevo1962]

@TheCanadianPrairies The problem with that statement is that you mentioned both bands in the same sentence . No not equally at all . I like Garbage. I love Curve. Curve influenced a lot of the sounds that Garbage make . No denying that . While I am sure that other bands influenced Curve . I haven't heard those influences to any degree that would confuse people as to which band sounds like which . Man ypeople that hear Garbage first think that Curve sounds like Garbage. Tisk. Tisk .

[TheCanadianPrairies]

@kbdevo1962

Understandable (reminds me of Exhorder/Pantera, Bush/Nirvana...) but I feel that both each have made great music and that, in light of the music world being what it is nowadays in the modern era, both ought to be upheld as fine examples of how to make music. I love both Garbage and Curve - two of my many favorite bands and musicians and can listen to either one and feel satisfied. Hell, even Curve likes Garbage according to interviews with Toni.

[kissyourbootz]

where can I find a good website for them, something like a tribute. I'm tired of pitting curve in the serach engines and getting a lesbian magazine.

I want to find the band. download the videos.

I love this band, and unfortunately due to circumstances in my life, was not able to be part of this band when they were around and kicking ass.

Im sorry Curve.

But I think your awesome and have had such a positive impacts on so many. no matter what, your music your songs were pure art.

[skytyler]

Myspace maybe

[aslowdiver]

download utorrent and then download bit che. you can the download everything on curve. do it now...

[PAULLONDEN]

Lowdiver...with 'fans'like you,

who needs enemies ¿

[zombiechoir]

yUP PURE ART IS ABOUT RIGHT. oNE OF THE REAL BANDS

[jsrutube]

Amazing band...and fantastic song! And Toni Halliday is possibly the hottest rocker EVER. Alan Moulder is one lucky man.

[jgnapp]

Curve are my favorite band of all time, and also one of the most overlooked and underated. They may be gone now (collectively) but its good to see other people still keeping the faith [or should that be fait :) ]

[stephaniemarsilia]

;D  funny!

[undervission]

curve es influencias para bandas excelentes como Telefyzer.

[odsall]

Garbage are a water/down version of curve for the mainstream. Im not knocking them fair play, its only like oasis they mirrored what the roses were doing before them!!!

[halfmonk]

odsall: dead on comment about garbage. curve is definitely the source and they have more of an edge.

[Steelwheels591]

For the longest period of time, I absolutely hated Garbage because they completely stole Curve's sound with only one-fourth of their originality and they got huge doing it!

[solitaryfields]

GODDESS!

[retrograder22]

hey who couldn`t handle Toni and Shirley at the same?

[shaunfossett]

Garbage TOTALLY ripped off Curve's sound and image.

[dynamic1]

I dont think garbage did. Their are lots of bands who have a female lead singer.

[LadyInsomnia41]

Absolutely.

[batfan1sarah]

honestly, shirley can't help what her voice sounds like, and garbage's lyrics have a different feel and they're more electronically-based than these guys. and honestly, most modern bands sound like some older one because we're all running out of ideas.

[jackjude]

er, Curve are more electronic this was thier first album...the rest ventured increasingly into electronic territory. That was before Garbage. Anyway Butch Vig (who produced Nirvana) created Garbage audition Shirley and was their drummer, as he couldn't get to produce Curve. So the comparisons are gonna be there, Garbage are a tribute to the curve sound.

[Doomtrain79]

Exactly. ALMOST every sound has been explored. It can't be helped . Musical instruments all have their limits. So do human voices , faces, thoughts. It can't be helped . there will ALWAYS be a over zealous fan who thinks someone "stole" their fav. bands style.

[mrrotweiler2]

i agree, altho i kinda like some of Garbages early stuff, but Curve is , of course, much better :D Toni looks extra saucy in this vid hehe :p

[PAULLONDEN]

I,ve got written instructions,to tell the people;it's a Fait Accompli, this is

one of the coolest songs EVER RECORDED./

[4712POMMES]

What a full sound!

What a full life!

Thanks parprepol for posting !!

[jrandolph61]

Absolutely brilliant band with such a fully realized sound. What an incredibly bombastic mix of metal, grunge, and techno. Sounds like it's from another planet. Thank you Toni Halliday, Dean Garcia and the others for creating such wonderfully original and timeless music.

[hamusicanoladob]

I discovered them watching MTV's Alternative Nation, in the early 90's.

GReat band. One of the best.

Greetings from Portugal

[clockwolf]

Curve were awesome. Saw em no end of times in the early 90's. Fantastic band who deserved to be much bigger than they were.

[ereenon]

sounds familiar:)

[JBrown86]

This song is so hard

[duchovny2]

Curve was all that ever was and ever will be. All else is nothing.

[00MAGENTA00]

love curve.please reform!

[gyrick1]

I was in 8th grade when this came out, discovered it for myself after high school and am still cursing myself for missing them when then were touring the states back in the day. Great video from a time when great videos were still being made.

[fruitfromuruguay]

love curve!

[dioncat]

i luv them *****

[TheGrowler]

you have to say that she really has got a unique voice !

[DrawingBloodXOC]

I like "beautifulgarbage" and "Bleed Like Me". Yes, bg is a bit of a letdown when compared to the band's first two albums but there are some excellent songs on there. And BLM is just as good as their debut album (if not necessarily better).

[burdelko33]

CURVE IS KULT !!!!

[DrawingBloodXOC]

I didn't realize Curve put out music videos. This song, as is all of "Doppelganger", is excellent.

On another note, quit mocking Garbage. Even though Curve put out a flawless debut album some of their later stuff isn't nearly as good. At least Garbage's music is consistently good.

[xdynomiteclayx]

i wouldnt say consistently good. i was a garbage fan before a curve fan, and garbage's first 2 albums are the only good ones in my opinion. curve's albums are/were consitently good.

[willbond]

Silmalila, you make an awful lot of assumptions about other people's Gods. In the name of Necroticus the Soul Searer I curse thee... :) Have a nice day.

[tonimanerox]

Damn !! What A kickass Band !!!!

[soma95207]

Still sounds awesome years later. Thanks for posting! Great vid!

[tianaonly]

sweetest suave voice

[willbond]

Great. Good luck with that.

[Polar1One]

Going straight to hell for that one willbond ;-)

[Betrayeroflight]

Hey, come on now, he wished Silmalila luck. That's not a hell bound activity :P

"Narrow way" says it all. Don't get me wrong, I mean, go Jesus, but evil music? That's a bit...strong :P

[silmalila]

Uh, I'm nobody's fool. This music was not good for me,I really never meant that its evil per se, but willbond was being sarcastic to the extreme. Hey: I love Toni Halliday,but it brings back junkie memories that I'd rather not think about.

BTW: have nothing but love for you all.

[PAULLONDEN]

It's apparent that you've not been

completely saved Sil....Willbond wishes

you luck,yet you're suspicious,and....

by the way....what's all that "evil"

music doing there in your favourites ¿

[Mercuryrules]

I know what you mean. good luck to you. what kind of career did you find for yourself after dancing?

[Mercuryrules]

above comment is for silmalila below. btw, silmalila- have you ever heard of eurythmy?

[silmalila]

naturally; i was, after all, a dancer.

[silmalila]

an horrific one. i worked as a p.i. and legal aide for a criminal atty. who only took on capital (death penalty) cases.

i have been to death row to see clients about appeals etc. and even have witnessed several executions.

and i live in one of the last few states to still emply the electric chair. (shudder)

[revcoco]

wasn't a fan as such though i did like this tune and toni would have got snaked bigtime!

[scarrenboy]

I hope Toni sings again soon. I miss her ice cool vocal. Dean Garcia's collaboration with Collide, 'The Secret Meeting' is very good also, just bought it.

[mickzt]

I bought the 12" when it came out. I blew my speakers with it. Awesome song. Ingenious sound engineering

[foolsgold953]

Magic song from a magic LP and Toni is the hottest thing to walk the earth

[ataoz]

I love this video. I wish there was some way in hell Curve would be able to release a DVD comp of all their music vids. I have a "high quality" bootleg VHS of all of their vids up until Chinese Burn, but I don't have a VCR anymore :-(

[hank1972]

The Magazine Alternative Press, which was a 90's music mag had a contest on who was the hottest women in Rock and Roll and Toni came in second after Madonna.

[A1R5N1P3R]

Ye, 'round 91, I love this band to this day - did they ever regroup though?

[cheapy2006]

strikingly gorgeous. '91 or thereabouts eh?

[Suedeheadlover]

Early '92 I believe.

[hollowmenrule]

toni halliday is beautiful, has one of the best female voices, no "indie girls" have this kind of presence these days

[canaan13]

Toni Halliday is the total goddess of me....

Her lyrics resonate with me so much it's not even funny, it's like she sees my life.

[BluePedal]

"I've come to make you feel good."

Mission accomplished

[xxtiaan]

I went to the curve site the other week and i have to say i was pissed about toni's comments for why she's not in curve anymore.

I mean yeah it must have been so hard having all those adoring fans telling you you are so talented, being the darlings of the music press must have been SO trying, having invented a new musical genre must have been such a drag....

and have we heard from her since?

[luminescentfeeling]

An attractive woman with talent who can be sexual - with her clothes ON. 10/10

[monkeytrousers]

Who are those women on the left just hanging out? Does anyone know?

[xxtiaan]

they are the not so hot chicks she hangs out with just to look even hotter

[PAULLONDEN]

That's funny,

although you know damn well

Toni does'nt need that.€;]

[PAULLONDEN]

STONED MAGIC PLAY LOUD.!

[tomjr839]

They were so awesome. Please come back the music world needs more music from true originals. Curve were so cool.

[funerallimosine]

she oozzes sex

[wuhstawop]

Toni is a sexy woman. Its a damn shame she doesnt make music anymore.

[truesound24]

Pure overdrive. An almighty noise.

[PAULLONDEN]

INfuckin'DEED,veryvery well put.

[drewmc74]

They don`t make seriously cool songs like this anymore.

[NightElysian]

No one I've heard sounds like Curve.

[funerallimosine]

epic.

[aristogigolo]

I was 20 years old when I discovered Curve and Toni...for me she was "the new" Siouxsie...It's still a pleasure to listen their songs. Great group!

[GoCallThePolice]

I was 21 years old when I became transfixed by Toni and Curve. I couldn't get enough of them. That was in 1994. I'm 34 now and they still blow me away. I'd love to have seen them. I don't think they ever came to Australia though.

[lemondtourmalet]

I was 16 when I first heard them on a free-format radio station in the midwest in '93. Four years later as college radio dj playing them on the air as well - then I got to see them in Cleveland and then a few years later in Manchester England. Awesome. I love Toni.

[fenthedog]

IN my proffessiomal capacity i`d say this probably wasnt Toni`s best time of life judging from this vid but the music is still current and rocks! Toni was our answer to the silly cow called blondie! but Toni had the looks and brains to match!

[fenthedog]

Err! feckin Garbage are just that! no comparison! Curve still rool! still sound fresh! Maybe not around but they still kick ass! and can mellow you out to! If they was to reform just think how they could fuck over all the shite thats around now!!! well! ! can dream!

[bearmare]

Erp, you didn't get what I wrote. Read it again, with irony.

[vurtuality]

Don't expect brains, it's youtube.

'Hey, I like it!' is about it for safe commentary.

[bearmare]

Let's see...

Duran Duran is to Roxy Music as Garbage is to Curve

[saintangelsin]

I totally agree.

[xcnn]

YES!!!

[Tidpole]

Quality.

If only todays musicians could understand half of what curve could.

[shredtastik2]

Strange-looking woman what a gigantic face!!!

[orangevideo]

????

[hank1972]

Curve proves that there is no god and the universe is unfair. I miss them more than I miss Les Zepplin, Sex Pistols, Nirvana, and the Ramoans put together. If Garbage ever does a Curve cover, then I am giving up on music for the rest of my life and destroy my eardrums.

[mtedora]

CURVE would seem to certainly explore the darker facets of experientiality, but not to the dredging extent of say The Velvet Underground. at least, to CURVE, there would seem to be a certain intense "beauty" in the world. the darkest music out there denies even that!

[breekenstouk]

listening to Curve often makes me feel like i'm pregnant with a poltergeist, & i'm a guy. i can't seem to get enough sometimes though. love them. where do i find people like this to collaborate with. regardless, i'll pray for Curve, ...& me too, no doubt...

[bobster19691]

Garbage were never even close to having as good a sound as Curve.They were the perfect band.Toni & Dean had it nailed great look great sound!

[mjd775]

......awesome!! Love Toni, she is gorgeous!!

[Exitmat]

Thaks for uploading this!

[warlockboyburns]

i think this band is less pop than garbage

[almaric]

I love this song, love this album, love this band. Thanks for posting. I lost my vhs dub off of 120 Minutes years ago...

[euanmcl]

I met Toni and Dean after a show in St Louis and were two of the most genuinely nice people you could meet, we had a few drinks and talked about life. Good people, amazing band...

[alexjamesdf]

Why do people keep mentioning Garbage? Garbage are nothing like Curve really. Just because they have a female fronted singer and a combination of electronic production with post industrial guitar sound doesn't mean anything. How many bands are there with a male singer, a guitarist, bass and drums? Yeah they're all ripping off the Beatles aren't they because its the same formation!!! Anyway Curve are awesome, Grabage are too.

[Stefmanovic]

Well the song sounds like it could have been a Garbage song, nothing bad with that. Its not the formation its the sound. No need to get hostile :)

[jackjude]

Well, this is from 1991 so quite a while before Garbage, who are seen as newer poppy  derivative of Curve

[orangevideo]

Why are so many complaints about Garbage? Because Curve had their own unique sound, Toni's purr/snarl, Deans bass lines, the mechanized beats, the reverb and wall of sound (near Shoegazer genre), and Garbage completely ripped (bit) Curve's style/energy from a decade back. Its almost as silly as some band trying to emulate Dead Can Dance or the Cocteau Twins 10 years later and claiming their own sound. The people have spoken. Garbage, what else can you say.

[1000cia]

Couldn't agree more. People should stop complaining and start enjoying the music. They are both awesome bands. I like Garbage better, but that's just me. It doesn't mean I can't enjoy Curve.

[AlfredRusselWallace]

wow i'm amazed this is up here. I thought I was the only person on the planet who knew about curve... awesome stuff

[minimal1975]

fukin loved this at the time.

[grev022]

wow - takes a lot of lighting skill to make toni look like a minger!! curve should have sued the cretin!!

[funerallimosine]

collosol song. oh and toni, i would i certainly would

[Thrillkisser]

Brilliant track! Brilliant band! Garbage can't compete.

[cdxl]

I think CURVE and Garbage ought to do a tour together

[StrippingFleshFromBo]

Not a great video...but what an amazing song. Curve were, and still are, very very cool.

[badnightingale]

i'm so in love ........garbage is garbage and should not be mentioned in the same room wherever curve is being played .....otherwise the going to be HOMICIDE if i here it . Did i mention how much i like curve

[aristogigolo]

One of the best group! Toni = Siouxsie!

[AtwistedNether]

MESSAGE FROM TONI 31.1.2005

Dear Fans Everywhere, before I start I would just like to thank all of you for your loyalty and commitment to Curve over the years,

[AtwistedNether]

it has been a lifesaver on many a dark night. Unfortunately after much thought and consideration I have come to the realisation that I can no longer continue with Curve on a musical level and have therefore decided to pursue other avenues. I won't go into details but a few things happened to me last year that really drained me of any confidence

[AtwistedNether]

I had and made me realise it was time to move on or be in danger of becoming bitter and twisted and losing my love for music. I have also felt less and less fulfilled with my position in Curve over the last few years and seemed to be no longer enjoying my work as much as I have in the past. I do intend to do small one off projects in the future but nothing that needs the time and commitment of a full time band.

[AtwistedNether]

I hope that you understand my feelings on this, we have been together a long time and I feel that it has come to it's natural end with a lot of good work achieved in the last 15 years. I wish YOU all the best for the future,

Best Wishes,

Toni.

[mapgoon]

Halliday for Prime Minister

[martijnflorian]

wow...

[duchovny2]

Is that Garbage standing on the side? I guess they wanted to watch the TRUE MASTERS at work! Dean and Toni, we gonna miss ya!

[mrmomooster]

Jesus yeah Halliday, shes still got it even after all this time, a pure sonic assault

[knelhd]

"slightly?":

garbage would not even exist if it were not for curve. learn your music history!

[Benzi75]

I like garbage and curve..although i did think Garbage copied from them slightly. That points been over played tho I think. How many bands did say, Nirvana copy I wonder? Just enjoy them all, eveyones a winner!

[chuyzero]

I don't think it's overplayed since it's unbelievably annoying to show someone Curve and have them say "That sounds like that band Garbage". Arrrrgh. So it must be said every time. ;)

[garzwud44]

macmillians liverpool on a thursday!! happy memories.

[cullyhanna]

this tune introduced me to their music. i hadn't heard anything like it. I bought the pubic fruit album (collection of ep's). unbelievably good! she is a sexy girl with a great voice.

[orangevideo]

Oh Toni Toni Toni.....sexy sexy sexy (Garbage owes Curve residuals for the rest of their lives).

[NickelPlate759]

This song strikes with hurricane force. Curve was truly brilliant, but definitely not mainstream, even in their heyday. Perhaps that's for the best -- have you listened to what's popular now?

[sandpit14]

curve is and will be my all time favourite band. thanks for everything you've done. toni and dean you're marvelous. love love love

[drewgreeno]

This is the track that introduced me to and made me fall in love with Curve.

[LeslieChimes]

I'm soooooooooooo bummed that Curve broke up. And now their web site is gone, too. :-(

[duchovny2]

Curve is THE BEST! Nuff said!

[miacelle]

I Love Curve! I still introduce people to their music. Toni and Dean must give it another go! ahh this video brings back great memories-I love ya Shirl but you've got nothing on Toni-nothing! Curve was horribly underappreciated.

[REPLICESS]

Shirley Manson *wishes* she could look and sound this good.

[monrominee]

It still angers me, to this day, that Garbage robbed them blind, and didn't even kiss them after all that fukkery.

Curve was brilliant, and criminally overlooked.

[CompositeBass]

Garbage never came close to sounding like Curve.

I was blown away the fist time I heard Toni's voice and I stil am to this day, 13 years later.

[fullviolence]

i really love this group...one of the best british indie rock.

[veleska]

i love this song, love this album, and loved toni's look!!

[jojo808]

God , powerful images .powerful music, one could easily miss Toni's lyrics and just listen to the earcandy. She's like Blondie and Chrissy Hynde's superbaby. absudly beautiful sounds here, still. Checkout horrorhead