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| Curve 1 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 23 August 2024 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 48:00 | |||
| Label | Pond Recordings | |||
| Producer | Mura Masa | |||
| Mura Masa chronology | ||||
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Curve 1 is the fourth studio album by British producer Mura Masa. It was released on 23 August 2024 by his independent imprint Pond Recordings.[1][2] The album features a return by Crossan to club-oriented music.[3][4]
Background and release
[edit]Following Demon Time (2022), Crossan released Curve 1 independently on Pond Recordings, emphasizing a return to dancefloor-driven material.[1][5] Crossan said of the record: "I wanted to make something no frills, no cynical music industry narrative, no manipulative backstory. Just music that I think is really great and that people can gather around." [6]
The digital album arrived on 23 August 2024, with physical editions following later that autumn.[2][7]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written and produced by Mura Masa; featured vocalists noted.[1][2]
- "Whenever I Want" – 4:29
- "gimme" – 6:39
- "We Are Making Out" (featuring Yeule) – 2:50
- "SXC" – 3:58
- "Drugs" (featuring Daniela Lalita) – 4:01
- "giddyup" – 4:04
- "Shuf (Adore U)" – 3:46
- "rep 4 me" – 3:32
- "Still" – 6:08
- "FLY (Extended Mix)" (featuring Cherish) – 9:20
Critical reception
[edit]Curve 1 received generally favourable reviews. The Guardian awarded it four stars, describing it as one of Crossan’s most rhythmically inventive releases and noting its balance of dancefloor intensity with bittersweet undertones.[3] DIY Magazine similarly praised its club focus and cohesion.[4]
Personnel
[edit]- Mura Masa – production, instrumentation, programming
- Yeule – vocals (track 3)
- Daniela Lalita – vocals (track 5)
- Cherish – vocals (track 10)
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 23 August 2024 | Digital download, streaming | Pond Recordings[1][2] |
| Select markets | 25 October 2024 | LP, CD | Pond Recordings[7] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Curve 1". Bandcamp. Mura Masa. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Curve 1 – Mura Masa". Apple Music. Apple Inc. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ a b Empire, Kitty (23 August 2024). "Mura Masa: Curve 1 review – relentlessly above par". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ a b Lawson, Ed (23 August 2024). "Mura Masa – Curve 1". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Mura Masa is forging a new connection with the club". Beatportal. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ Sunkel, Cameron (27 August 2024). "Mura Masa Embraces Full Creative Independence On Wide-Ranging Album, "Curve 1"". EDM. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Curve 1 (Vinyl LP)". Tower Records. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
External links
[edit]Category:2024 albums Category:Mura Masa albums Category:Electronic albums by British artists Category:Self-released albums