What makes Rare and Unreleased by Curve notable?

The album's release rekindled interest in Curve's pioneering sound, which melded gothic rock with electronic elements. It underscores the band's lasting impact on subsequent artists in the shoegaze and alternative scenes, despite minimal commercial attention during its original run. Released in 2010, 'Rare and Unreleased' serves as a retrospective compilation for Curve, emerging after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'Gift' in 2002. This collection showcases the band's early experimental sound alongside remixes that highlight their influence on the evolving electronic rock scene.

Who is Rare and Unreleased for?

Rare and Unreleased works well if you're into unsettling atmosphere for introspection, expansive listening for deep focus and ethereal vocals with haunting resonance.

How many songs are on Rare and Unreleased?

Rare and Unreleased has 39 tracks, running approximately 201 minutes.

Rare and Unreleased

Curve · 2010

201 min · 39 tracks · gothic rock

A swirling blend of ethereal vocals and heavy, distorted guitars creates an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

unsettling atmosphere for introspection
expansive listening for deep focus
ethereal vocals with haunting resonance
immersive soundscapes for late nights
varied remixes for eclectic exploration

Maybe skip if you want

seeking quick, catchy tracks
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2010, 'Rare and Unreleased' serves as a retrospective compilation for Curve, emerging after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'Gift' in 2002. This collection showcases the band's early experimental sound alongside remixes that highlight their influence on the evolving electronic rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Lush· My Bloody Valentine· Cocteau Twins

Tracklist

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

1 Arms Out 4:46
2 Black Delilah 4:55
3 Cherry 5:50
4 Chinese Burn (Lunatic Calm mix) 7:24
5 Cold Comfort 4:35
6 Coming Up Roses (R S Y S mix) 9:09
7 Coming Up Roses (Kevin Shields mix) 6:14
8 Coming Up Roses (Talvin Singh mix) 8:11
9 Down in the Park 5:32
10 Falling Free (Aphex Twin remix) 7:40
11 Get Me Through This 5:32
12 Gift (remix) 5:00
13 Habit 4:13
14 Hell Above Water (remix) 4:12
15 I Feel Love 4:35
16 Killer Baby 3:43
17 Let It Go 4:26
18 Low and Behold 4:14
19 Midnight and Royal 4:47
20 Mission From God 4:07
21 My Brain Cuckoo (remix) 5:25
22 Overground 3:42
23 Perish (XFM mix) 6:44
24 Pink Girl With the Blues 4:23
25 Recovery (Amb mix) 4:59
26 Sigh 3:49
27 Some Good Some Bad 3:23
28 Star (alternative mix) 6:45
29 Superblaster (Amb mix) 4:44
30 Test 5:59
31 Today Is Not the Day 3:38
32 Triumph 4:49
33 Turnaround 3:27
34 Unreadable Communication AM 4:39
35 Want More Need Less (XFM mix) 4:45
36 Weekend 4:20
37 What a Waste 4:58
38 Worst Mistake (Trash mix) 5:03
39 Missing Link (Screaming Bird mix) 6:26

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