Stephen McLaren’s new album, We Used To Go Raving, is out now via Errant Media. A virtuosic and powerful vocal performance leads this epic right into the chorus, which is underpinned by a haunting, repeated 4-note synth bass-line by the time said bass-line has been augmented towards the end of the tune, I’m already in sonic ecstasy. This one, though, makes the hairs stand up on from the start to the end. Moody, angry, and dramatic, the thumping, compound-time kick-drum a hallmark Cocteau Twins track, then. Musette And Drums (Head Over Heels, 1983) A bold and optimistic guitar riff, reinforced by a cheery, summery vocal, which ends in a lovely, repeated, descending chorus, all travelling along, swinging, on compound time drum backing. As everything here approaches or surpasses their full-length work (the Cocteaus always treated each of their singles with the same. Fotzepolitic (Heaven Or Las Vegas, 1990)įollowing I Wear Your Ring on Heaven Or Las Vegas, which is one of my favourites, is difficult, but it seems to be the perfect antidote to the aforementioned’s moodiness and drama. This box set is a completists dream, containing all of the Cocteau Twins singles for 4AD, from 1982s Lullabies through 1990s Iceblink Luck, as well as a four track disc of outtakes and rarities. The bassline then growls in imitation of the synth sounds sinister. Bring Fraser’s incomprehensible vocal in there and it’s just one of the most unique pieces from a really unique band. Beatrix (Treasure, 1984)Īn eerie track, I really love this tune because of the uncompromising choice of synth sounds used, which leaves it sounding incredibly sparse. I chose this because of the soaring vocal line, mainly, but also the superb, non-typical, and non-cheesy use of the piano as the prominent backing instrument. Alice (included on the Violaine single, 1996) The morose synth bass-line, the compound time kick drum on every single beat, drones, and the trademark hypnosis of Fraser’s repeated vocal refrain all make for a superb tune, one that, though it isn’t my favourite, will always come to mind whenever I think of Cocteau Twins music infectious in its doom and melancholy. The Tinderbox (Of A Heart) (Head Over Heels, 1983) A fantastic end to this album irrelevant because you’ll just want to put it on from the start again anyway. From the same album, this is an epic masterwork: long introduction, makes you wait, bursting drums, simple and repetitive chorus, with lilting bird-like vocal refrain in-between. ![]() This is the go-to track from a go-to album. Vocal melodies and harmonies low in the register… so beautiful. Lorelei, again backed up by superb use of guitar riff, begins with these loud and bold bells that you just want to hear again and again. ![]() ![]() No-one can argue with Treasure it’s just fucking lovely. Treasure is probably my go-to album whenever I’m wanting some Cocteau Twins that isn’t too heavy, or if I’m introducing a friend to the band’s music.
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