What makes Coming Up Roses by Curve notable?

This single achieved notable success on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 34, establishing Curve as a significant presence in the late '90s alternative scene. Its various remixes by prominent producers reflect the growing trend of genre-blending in electronic music during this era and highlight the band's influence on subsequent artists within the gothic and electronic genres. By 1998, Curve was navigating a transitional phase after their 1996 album, 'Crown of Electrodes', which had marked a shift towards more electronic sounds. 'Coming Up Roses' represents their continued exploration of dance music influences while maintaining their signature gothic rock essence, showcasing the band's adaptability in the evolving music landscape.

Who is Coming Up Roses for?

Coming Up Roses works well if you're into haunting melodies for introspection, atmospheric soundscapes for solitude and slow-building tension and release.

How many songs are on Coming Up Roses?

Coming Up Roses has 5 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Coming Up Roses

Curve · 1998

31 min · 5 tracks · gothic rock

A swirling blend of ethereal vocals and driving electronic beats creates an immersive atmospheric experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Coming Up Roses (Jeremy Wheatley’s Full mix) — This mix captures the essence of the track with its lush production and highlights Curve's ability to merge ethereal vocals with pulsating rhythms, making it a standout version.
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Coming Up Roses (Blue Amazon’s Crystaline vocal mix) — The Blue Amazon mix elevates the original with expansive soundscapes and a progressive build, showcasing how well Curve's sound translates into deeper electronic realms.
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Coming Up Roses (Kevin Shields mix) — Featuring contributions from Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine, this remix infuses a distinct layer of shoegaze texture that complements Curve's sonic identity beautifully.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

haunting melodies for introspection
atmospheric soundscapes for solitude
slow-building tension and release
immersive listening for reflection

Maybe skip if you

seeking upbeat, energetic tracks
prefer concise, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1998, Curve was navigating a transitional phase after their 1996 album, 'Crown of Electrodes', which had marked a shift towards more electronic sounds. 'Coming Up Roses' represents their continued exploration of dance music influences while maintaining their signature gothic rock essence, showcasing the band's adaptability in the evolving music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Lush· My Bloody Valentine· Cocteau Twins

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Coming Up Roses (Jeremy Wheatley’s Full mix)

The bridge introduces a moment of vulnerability where the perspective shifts to introspection amidst layered harmonies.

This shift emphasizes emotional depth in the song, contrasting with the upbeat production and inviting listeners to engage more personally.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Coming Up Roses (Jeremy Wheatley’s Full mix) 4:01
2 Coming Up Roses (Blue Amazon’s Crystaline vocal mix) 6:04
3 Coming Up Roses (Red Star Yellow Star mix) 9:09
4 Coming Up Roses (Danny Saber Full Length) 5:24
5 Coming Up Roses (Kevin Shields mix) 6:21

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