What makes Rare and Unreleased by Curve notable?

This album is significant for its curation of previously rare material, which underscores Curve's influence on the shoegaze and electronic scenes. The range of remixes by notable artists like Aphex Twin further emphasizes their legacy and the continuing interest in their work within alternative music circles. By the time Curve released Rare and Unreleased in 2010, they were revisiting their extensive catalog after a hiatus since their last studio album, Gift, in 2002. This collection showcases the band's evolution and highlights from their discography, including remixes and unreleased tracks that reflect their experimental approach to sound.

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 mix of atmospheric soundscapes and haunting vocals, blending gothic rock with electronic influences.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Chinese Burn (Lunatic Calm mix) — This remix transforms the original into an expansive sonic experience, enhancing its hypnotic quality while maintaining the band's signature ethereal vibe.
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Falling Free (Aphex Twin remix) — Aphex Twin’s reinterpretation infuses a glitchy, avant-garde sensibility that perfectly complements Curve's atmospheric style, showcasing their adaptability within electronic music.
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Coming Up Roses (Kevin Shields mix) — Shields' remix brings a lush, layered texture to the track, merging his distinct sound with Curve's gothic elements, creating a captivating listening experience.

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

seeking quick, catchy tracks
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time Curve released Rare and Unreleased in 2010, they were revisiting their extensive catalog after a hiatus since their last studio album, Gift, in 2002. This collection showcases the band's evolution and highlights from their discography, including remixes and unreleased tracks that reflect their experimental approach to sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Lush· My Bloody Valentine· Cocteau Twins

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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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