A comprehensive box set collecting the entire Anxious Recordings output of British alt-rock pioneers, Curve, this four CD set is a deep dive into their early years, encompassing their classic albums Doppelgänger and Cuckoo alongside their first three EPS – Blind, Frozen, and Cherry – their first single, Fait Accompli, as well as a bunch of remixes and rare live recordings. Exhibiting Curve’s mastery of blending innovative soundscapes with emotionally evocative vocals and raw energy, this collection is a must-have for anyone seeking a deep dive into one of the most significant bands of the early 90s.

Dean Garcia and Toni Halliday’s creative partnership shines throughout this collection, with Garcia’s electronic textures perfectly complementing Halliday’s powerful and melancholic vocals. While Doppelgänger and Cuckoo remain outstanding albums, this collection goes beyond just the hits. Whereas the B-sides like ‘Falling Free’ and ‘Mission From God’ are hidden gems, the remixes provide fresh perspectives on familiar tracks, and the live recordings capture the band’s raw power and stage presence, offering a glimpse into their electrifying performances.

For Curve fans, Unreadable Communication is a treasure trove that provides a comprehensive look at their formative years, all of which is detailed in the extensive liner notes written by Lois Wilson. For newcomers, it’s an excellent introduction to a band that pushed boundaries and left a lasting mark on alternative music. Just ask Butch Vig and Garbage…

• Available through Cherry Red Records from 23 February 2024 here
• Curve on Bandcamp

DISC 1: FOUR EPs

1. Ten Little Girls
2. I Speak Your Every Word
3. Blindfold
4. No Escape From Heaven
5. Coast Is Clear
6. The Colour Hurts
7. Frozen
8. Zoo
9. Clipped
10. Die Like A Dog
11. Galaxy
12. Cherry
13. Fait Accompli (Single Version)
14. Arms Out
15. Sigh

DISC 2: DOPPELGÄNGER +

1. Already Yours
2. Horror Head
3. Wish You Dead
4. Doppelgänger
5. Lillies Dying
6. Ice That Melts The Tips
7. Split Into Fractions
8. Think And Act
9. Fait Accompli
10. Sandpit
11. Falling Free
12. Mission From God
13. Today Is Not The Day
14. I Feel Love

DISC 3: CUCKOO +

1. Missing Link
2. Crystal
3. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
4. All Of One
5. Unreadable Communication
6. Turkey Crossing
7. Superblaster
8. Left Of Mother
9. Sweetest Pie
10. Cuckoo
11. On The Wheel
12. Triumph
13. Low And Behold
14. Nothing Without Me
15. Rising (Original Mix)
16. Half The Time (Original Mix)

DISC 4: LIVE/REMIXED

1. Coast Is Clear (Live/Manchester/91)
2. Die Like A Dog (Live/London/91)
3. Fait Accompli (Extended, Extended, Extended…)
4. Horror Head (Single Mix)
5. Falling Free (Aphex Twin Remix)
6. Missing Link (Single Mix)
7. Missing Link (Screaming Bird Mix)
8. Rising (Headspace Mix)
9. Half The Time (Honey Tongue Mix)
10. Superblaster (Single Mix)