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The Way of Curve

Curve · 2004

144 min · 31 tracks · gothic rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting vocals and driving beats, creating an immersive gothic rock experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive soundscapes for introspection
  • haunting vocals in dim settings
  • driving beats for late nights
  • explorative listening across varied tracks
  • cathartic moments of emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek straightforward, catchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'The Way of Curve' was Curve's first album after a lengthy hiatus since their 1998 release, 'Gift.' This period marked their return to the music scene, featuring a refined sound that melded their signature gothic rock style with contemporary electronic elements, showcasing their evolution as artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Lush· My Bloody Valentine· Cocteau Twins

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Ten Little Girls 4:28
  • 2 Coast Is Clear 3:59
  • 3 Clipped 3:51
  • 4 Die Like a Dog 4:39
  • 5 Horror Head 3:41
  • 6 Fait Accompli 4:12
  • 7 Missing Link 4:31
  • 8 Superblaster 3:58
  • 9 Pink Girl With the Blues 4:52
  • 10 Recovery 4:31
  • 11 Chinese Burn 4:49
  • 12 Coming Up Roses 4:34
  • 13 Hell Above Water 4:04
  • 14 Want More Need Less 4:34
  • 15 Perish 5:13
  • 16 Nice and Easy 3:27

Disc 2

  • 1 On the Wheel 6:02
  • 2 Triumph 4:49
  • 3 Arms Out 4:46
  • 4 Sigh 3:49
  • 5 Mission From God 4:07
  • 6 Today Is Not the Day 3:38
  • 7 Low and Behold 4:14
  • 8 Nothing Without Me 3:11
  • 9 What a Waste 4:58
  • 10 Falling Free (Aphex Twin mix) 7:40
  • 11 Chinese Burn (Lunatic Calm mix) 7:24
  • 12 Coming Up Roses (Kevin Shields mix) 6:14
  • 13 I Feel Love 4:35
  • 14 In Disguise 4:10
  • 15 Sinner 5:09

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