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Cocteau Twins' Pop Prowess Reissued
2 Sep
Summary
- Cocteau Twins' last 4AD albums get deluxe vinyl reissues.
- Elizabeth Fraser's vocals are described as otherworldly and unique.
- The band found innovative ways to use traditional instruments.
Deluxe vinyl reissues of Cocteau Twins' fifth and sixth albums, their final for 4AD, are being released this week. These albums highlight the band's innovative spirit, presenting them as fundamentally a pop act.
Singer Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals on tracks like "Heaven or Las Vegas" are a key feature, alongside Robin Guthrie's shimmering guitar and Simon Raymonde's contributions. The band ingeniously reinterpreted familiar instruments, forging a unique sound that set them apart.
Despite early limited US releases, the band cultivated a strong following in the UK since their 1982 arrival. By the late 1980s, they had achieved significant success, including building their own studio and signing with Capitol Records for American distribution of their 1988 album, "Blue Bell Knoll."
