Curve 1

Curve 1
Studio album by
Mura Masa
Released23 August 2024
GenreElectronic
Length48:00
LabelPond Recordings
ProducerMura Masa
Mura Masa chronology
Demon Time
(2022)		 Curve 1
(2024)

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. The album features a return by Crossan to club-oriented music.

Background and release

Following Demon Time (2022), Crossan released Curve 1 independently on Pond Recordings, emphasizing a return to dancefloor-driven material. 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."

The digital album arrived on 23 August 2024, with physical editions following later that autumn.

Critical reception

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. DIY Magazine similarly praised its club focus and cohesion.

Track listing

All tracks are written and produced by Mura Masa; featured vocalists noted.

  1. "Whenever I Want" – 4:29
  2. "gimme" – 6:39
  3. "We Are Making Out" (featuring Yeule) – 2:50
  4. "SXC" – 3:58
  5. "Drugs" (featuring Daniela Lalita) – 4:01
  6. "giddyup" – 4:04
  7. "Shuf (Adore U)" – 3:46
  8. "rep 4 me" – 3:32
  9. "Still" – 6:08
  10. "FLY (Extended Mix)" (featuring Cherish) – 9:20

Personnel

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Worldwide23 August 2024Digital download, streamingPond Recordings
Select markets25 October 2024LP, CDPond Recordings

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Curve 1". Bandcamp. Mura Masa. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Mura Masa is forging a new connection with the club". Beatportal. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Wescott, Andrew (29 July 2024). "Mura Masa has announced a new album 'Curve 1', and shared latest single 'FLY'". Dork. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  4. ↑ Sunkel, Cameron (27 August 2024). "Mura Masa Embraces Full Creative Independence On Wide-Ranging Album, "Curve 1"". EDM.com. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Curve 1 – Mura Masa". Apple Music. Apple Inc. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Curve 1 (Vinyl LP)". Tower Records. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  7. ↑ Empire, Kitty (23 August 2024). "Mura Masa: Curve 1 review – relentlessly above par". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  8. ↑ Lawson, Ed (23 August 2024). "Mura Masa – Curve 1". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2025.