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  • Audio CD (1 Jul 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks
  • Label: Artful
  • ASIN: B000066HM2
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 59,286 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Hell Above Water
2. Gift
3. Want More Need Less
4. Perish
5. Hung Up
6. Chain Mail
7. Fly With The High
8. My Tiled White Floor
9. Polaroid
10. Bleeding Heart

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On Curve's fourth full-length album, 2001's GIFT, the British duo indulges in more techno-tinged rock, building off of the edgy sound of their 1998 comeback record, COME CLEAN. The disc's opener, "Hell Above Water", is one of the most aggressive tunes Curve ever recorded, but the group also makes room for dreamier moments such as "Hung Up", a track that showcases the more delicate aspects of singer Toni Halliday's voice, and recalls the band's early-'90s shoegaze heyday.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's good to know that some things never change, 19 April 2003
By Confuseius (Virtual Space) - See all my reviews
People have often said that Curve have only one idea: industrial noises and a silky girly voice over. The bad news is that's true.

And the good news is: that's absolutely fine be me.

Curve are one of those rare bands who, from their very first recording, appeared fully-formed and ready for business; their startling debut album "Doppelganger" was one of those vanishingly few records that you could live in for a year. "Gift" offers much the same compelling proposition: marry me and I will treat you well. It tirelessly sticks to the formula they presented on the legendary "Doppelganger": noise, atmospherics, a variety of tempos and then more noise, all stitched together by Toni Halliday's eerie, silky, taunting voice; indie's equivalent to girlie-voiced Sasha-trance.

It's the same sublime mix of elements as ten years ago but to say that Curve are derivative would be insult. True, they pilfer from such diverse traditions as New Order, Nine Inch Nails, banging trance and techno, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ministry, grunge/death/heavy metal, industrial even The Cure, Bauhaus or (gasp) The Sisters of Mercy - but, when sprinkled liberally with Toni and Dean's magic, they weld them into something absolutely and utterly unique that rises above any attempt to categorise.

Listening to "Gift" and "Doppleganger" side-by-side, it's almost impossible to believe they were released a decade apart. If anything, the latest release has a maturity, consistency and polish that makes it flow better than "Doppelganger" while track-by-track it's perhaps less anthemic. The albums that came between ("Cuckoo" and "Come Clean") were almighty, blazing affairs but the energy, passion and thundering dynamism of "Gift" make it truly the worthy successor to their debut.

So, as far as Curve are concerned, not much has changed in the last decade. And that's just dandy by me.

But can anybody answer me this: why aren't this band MASSIVE?

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Curve - Gift, 6 Jul 2002
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Curve make another excellent cd. The first track, 'Hell above water' is an absolute stonker in the vein of 'Chinese burn', from come clean. Gift (the song) rocks along, menacingly, and the rest of the cd is stuff of musical genius (thank you, Toni + Dean!). All in all, ten songs that you will be playing more then a few times. If you loved the 'Come clean' album, you'll love this, too.
Richey xxx.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A new highest peak from music's best kept secret..., 25 Jul 2002
You may never have heard of the band Curve or assumed they'd split back in 1994 (they did for a couple of years then they came back, where were you?) but with this album (which Universal deemed fit to leave on a shelf for 18 months) you're going to kick yourself for not having discovered them (again) sooner. This one's a stronger electronic mix than past outings but still includes their trademark beats, bleeps, bass and that siren-like voice that lulls and screams. 'Chainmail' was used on Manchester United's 'Beyond the Promised Land' Soundtrack and you may recently have heard 'Hell Above Water' on the Spider-Man trailer. These two tracks are by no means the only highlights of the album and it is difficult to pick out favourites as the quality and variety throughout is exceptional (even for Curve). 'Hung Up', 'Gift' and 'My Tiled White Floor' along with the aforementioned tracks would have to be mine though. Curve have been 'back' for several years now but their music has always managed to stay ahead of the current alternative pop/rock trends. They may be largely unheard of in the mainstream due to their desire to maintain hold of the reins of their own destiny but if that is the price to pay for such quality and dedication then I hope they remain secret for a long time to come (and then reap the benefits they so richly deserve!). If you are already a fan then you've got this album already, if not then buy this and spend a long but fruitful time acquiring their entire back catalogue. It will stay with you until you die.
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