Cocteau Twins Stars and Topsoil: A Collection 1982-1990 (2 Lp's)

Cocteau Twins Stars and Topsoil: A Collection 1982-1990 (2 Lp's)Cocteau Twins: Elizabeth Fraser (vocals); Robin Guthrie (guitar); Simon Raymonde (bass). Producers: Cocteau Twins, Ivo, John Fryer. Recorded between 1982 & 1990. Includes liner notes by Alan Warner. During the course of the Scottish band's eight years recording for 4AD, Cocteau Twins virtually defined the label's signature sound, combining resonating guitars, atmospheric keyboards, and spare beats into a swirling sonic amalgam that could alternately

Nowhere is this more evident in album opener 'Hun' with its breezy

Out on his own following the defection of Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh

feeds it through cheap Casios and too many Seagram's Coolers

Her command is astonishing

The record is another example of true experimentation with their sound along with an uncompromising work ethic and a thirst for originality

Sitting atop the charts in 1975

I'm a Fool to Want You

Here and on "The Real Thing

Proceeding semi-chronologically

laconic drawl of James's Tim Booth

Little Dragon) Format: Vinyl

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