Name: Head Over Heels
Brand: Cocteau Twins

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375 Media

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2018-03-16

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5155491

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652637370911

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2004-01-08

5835962

652637031324

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Cocteau Twins

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The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

Cocteau Twins were a Scottish post-punk/ethereal/dream pop band formed in 1981 in Grangemouth, Falkirk. Known for their unique sound and ethereal vocals, the band captivated audiences with their dreamlike melodies and atmospheric music. With a career spanning over 15 years, Cocteau Twins left an indelible mark on the music industry before disbanding in 1997. Their innovative approach to music continues to inspire artists today.
Throughout their career, Cocteau Twins released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including "Treasure," "Heaven or Las Vegas," and "Blue Bell Knoll." Their distinct blend of post-punk, ethereal, and dream pop genres created a mesmerizing sonic landscape that set them apart from other bands of their time.
Cocteau Twins' enchanting vocals provided by Elizabeth Fraser added another layer of beauty to their music. Her angelic voice combined with Robin Guthrie's atmospheric guitar work and Simon Raymonde's melodic bass lines created a truly magical listening experience.

the cocteau twins classic 1983 album remastered from the original analogue tapes and pressed on 180 gram vinyl. the new sleeve artwork is printed on heavyweight 350g double white board picture labels and heavyweight inner bag. the cocteau twins released their second album, 1983's 'head over heels', following their first bass player's departure, and came close to reinventing themselves. songs like 'sugar hiccup' and the brilliantly named 'glass candle grenades,' with their swooping vocals, clattering percussion, and vibrant guitars, go a long way to lightening the downbeat mood cast on the band's previous album. standouts include 'the tinderbox (of a heart),' which is fleshed out with synthesized orchestral strings and multilayered vocal tracks; the strange, barreling, music-hall quality of 'multifoiled'; and the crunching, heavily echoed 'musette and drums,' which features elizabeth fraser's vocals at both their most commanding and most elusive. arguably the best track is the spectacular 'in the gold dust rush,' which highlights robin guthrie's multiple guitar effects to create an enveloping cocoon, broken only by shards of distortion. the underlying combination of basic song structures, ethereal vocals, and effects make 'head over heels' probably the best place to start investigating the cocteau twins' unique sound.

Head Over Heels

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