"Frozen" (also known as "Coast Is Clear") is Curve's second single/EP. It was released on 13 May 1991[3] and it reached #34 in the UK singles chart.[4] All four songs from the EP were included in the compilation Pubic Fruit, issued in 1992.
| Frozen | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 13 May 1991 | |||
| Recorded | England | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, shoegazing | |||
| Length | 16:22 | |||
| Label | Anxious Records (UK) Anxious/Rebel (SPV) (Europe) Charisma (US) | |||
| Producer | Curve, Steve Osborne | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| NME | (positive)[1] |
| Melody Maker | (positive)[2] |
"Frozen" was selected as Single of the Week by both Melody Maker[2] and NME.[1]
Track listing
edit12" & CD
edit- "Coast Is Clear" – 4:00
- "The Colour Hurts" – 4:34
- "Frozen" – 3:58
- "Zoo" – 3:50
7" & MC
edit- "Coast Is Clear" – 4:00
- "Frozen" – 3:58
Music video
editThe video for "Coast Is Clear" features the official members of the band and the touring members performing this song. It was filmed in black and white. Some scenes have applied a blue filter.
Credits
edit- Written by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia
- Recorded at TODE by Curve
- Produced by Curve and Steve Osborne
- Mixed by Alan Moulder at Swanyard
- Additional Recording at Eastcote Studios
- Engineer: Ingo Vauk
- Mix Assistant: Ronan Tal
- Painting: J.P. Wombbaby
- Sleeve Design: Darda
Charts
edit| Chart (1991–92) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 34 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Curve : Frozen EP review - New Musical Express".
- ^ a b "Curve : Frozen EP review - Melody Maker".
- ^ a b "Curve : Frozen".
- ^ "Official Charts". Official Charts.
- ^ "Curve: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Curve Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2017.