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Cocteau Twins appreciation thread If y'all don't know. PLEASE ask somebody. These cats are the 
It's a little known fact but Prince even wanted to work with them. They split in the late 90's leaving nearly two decades of gorgeous music behind. Show ya love..  [This message was edited Wed Dec 10 20:23:28 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] | |
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What I've heard is limited, but I like it a lot. I want to get into them more. | |
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Blue Bell Knoll = excellent
Heaven or Las Vegas = wonderful Haven't been able to get way too much into their stuff before or after those two albums, but everything is certainly very unique. I can hear the Cocteau Twins influence on the Ingrid Chavez album, definitely... | |
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Their 88-90 period is superb, as Anxiety has just said. Liz Fraser vocals are out of this world 
Still have to get their first albums though. | |
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Anxiety said: Blue Bell Knoll = excellent
Heaven or Las Vegas = wonderful Haven't been able to get way too much into their stuff before or after those two albums, but everything is certainly very unique. I can hear the Cocteau Twins influence on the Ingrid Chavez album, definitely... Yeah they did "work" the drum machine in their earlier pieces. It was cool at the time though as Industrial was all the rage. It gave 'em that edge. Um.. the Billboard awards are on in the background. Why is Sting doing Oakenfold-esque techno?  | |
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This guy I met online was telling me that I HAVE to listen to them. I'd love to get started. | |
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for me Heaven or Las Vegas is it. It's one of the best records i've EVER heard. i've got a copy everywhere. the house, the car, the neighbor's house, the ex's house. it's like THAT.
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pimpdoutt said: for me Heaven or Las Vegas is it. It's one of the best records i've EVER heard. i've got a copy everywhere. the house, the car, the neighbor's house, the ex's house. it's like THAT.
WORD! That is the one. I was all set to see that show in Miami. I even somehow managed a free ticket by assisting Capitol in club promotions. I guess being the resident DJ helped. The bitches cancelled. Visa or something. Anyone here saw that tour OR any live show? Please share... | |
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 Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Pale Saints Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:14:15 PST 2003 by PhilG] | |
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marcdeondotcom said: Anyone here saw that tour OR any live show? Please share... I saw them live back in the day.I remember Mazzy Star opening up for them .They didn't have a live drummer & used a drum machine! | |
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PhilG said: Cocteau Twins
Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil Filigree & Shadow  | |
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marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: Cocteau Twins
Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil Filigree & Shadow Yes!! I like the other albums as well It'll End in Tears & Blood. Liz Fraser's version of Tim Buckley's Song to The Siren sends chills!
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PhilG said: marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: Cocteau Twins
Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil Filigree & Shadow Yes!! I like the other albums as well It'll End in Tears & Blood. Liz Fraser's version of Tim Buckley's Song to The Siren sends chills!
[This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:12:42 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:01 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:19 PST 2003 by PhilG] Co-sign. I'm not sure if you're a Lord of the Rings fan but her voice accompanies every scene with Cate Blanchett. The musical piece is spine-chilling as well but I haven't looked into the soundtrack. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:20:13 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] | |
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marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: Cocteau Twins
Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil Filigree & Shadow Yes!! I like the other albums as well It'll End in Tears & Blood. Liz Fraser's version of Tim Buckley's Song to The Siren sends chills!
[This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:12:42 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:01 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:19 PST 2003 by PhilG] Co-sign. I'm not sure if you're a Lord of the Rings fan but her voice accompanies every scene with Cate Blanchett. The musical piece is spine-chilling as well but I haven't looked into the soundtrack. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:20:13 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] Lol.Yes I am. I've read the books & loved the movies.yes Gandalf' Lament in the first one has Liz's voice & when that Elf died during the Helm's Deep battle scene in the second one. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:23:15 PST 2003 by PhilG] | |
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PhilG said: marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: Cocteau Twins
Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil Filigree & Shadow Yes!! I like the other albums as well It'll End in Tears & Blood. Liz Fraser's version of Tim Buckley's Song to The Siren sends chills!
[This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:12:42 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:01 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:19 PST 2003 by PhilG] Co-sign. I'm not sure if you're a Lord of the Rings fan but her voice accompanies every scene with Cate Blanchett. The musical piece is spine-chilling as well but I haven't looked into the soundtrack. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:20:13 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] Lol.Yes I am. I've read the books & loved the movies.yes Gandalf' Lament in the first one has Liz's voice & when that Elf died during the Helm's Deep battle scene in the second one. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:23:15 PST 2003 by PhilG] Cool. I'll have to listen closer next time I watch. I have both of the extended DVDs and I'll be viewing them back to back before I check out Return of The King. LOTR is the most amazing moviegoing experience I've had since Star Wars or Raiders.. I'm already sad that the trilogy is ending. I must be off now though. We'll have to pick up our Liz Frasier chat later [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:35:06 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] | |
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marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: marcdeondotcom said: PhilG said: Cocteau Twins
Vina, Tron get the albums Anxiety listed & also the Treasure album, you won't be disappointed,I hope. In fact alot of the groups on the 4AD label during the 80s were great: Bauhaus Birthday Party Dead Can Dance Throwing Muses Pixies Ultra Vivid Scene Modern English(I Melt With You) Colourboxx so many others I can't remember right now. Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil Filigree & Shadow Yes!! I like the other albums as well It'll End in Tears & Blood. Liz Fraser's version of Tim Buckley's Song to The Siren sends chills!
[This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:12:42 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:01 PST 2003 by PhilG] [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:13:19 PST 2003 by PhilG] Co-sign. I'm not sure if you're a Lord of the Rings fan but her voice accompanies every scene with Cate Blanchett. The musical piece is spine-chilling as well but I haven't looked into the soundtrack. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:20:13 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] Lol.Yes I am. I've read the books & loved the movies.yes Gandalf' Lament in the first one has Liz's voice & when that Elf died during the Helm's Deep battle scene in the second one. [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:23:15 PST 2003 by PhilG] Cool. I'll have to listen closer next time I watch. I have both of the extended DVDs and I'll be viewing them back to back before I check out Return of The King. LOTR is the most amazing moviegoing experience I've had since Star Wars or Raiders.. I'm already sad that the trilogy is ending. I must be off now though. We'll have to pick up our Liz Frasier chat later [This message was edited Thu Dec 11 10:35:06 PST 2003 by marcdeondotcom] I agree w/ what you said.I can't wait myself.Have fun watchin the extended DVDs! | |
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marcdeondotcom said: Hey, you forgot This Mortal Coil
Filigree & Shadow Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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Heaven or Las Vegas is one of the most wonderful music I have ever heard | |
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"Four Calendar Cafe" has been a longtime favorite of mine.
Man, where's Applekisses when I need her most?  | |
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they kick arse All the gals say hoe if your man's giving up the gold. All the fellas say ruff if you're only giving up the bone. | |
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garnis said: they kick arse
You actually like something? | |
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I really like 'em. Although I have difficutly in making out what Liz Fraser is singing at times.  | |
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JDINTERACTIVE said: I really like 'em. Although I have difficutly in making out what Liz Fraser is singing at times.
wow, that´s really a consolation, you being english and all. I just can´t figure out almost anything she is singing  | |
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garganta said: JDINTERACTIVE said: I really like 'em. Although I have difficutly in making out what Liz Fraser is singing at times.
wow, that´s really a consolation, you being english and all. I just can´t figure out almost anything she is singing 
Still, cracking tunes eh?! | |
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JDINTERACTIVE said: garganta said: JDINTERACTIVE said: I really like 'em. Although I have difficutly in making out what Liz Fraser is singing at times.
wow, that´s really a consolation, you being english and all. I just can´t figure out almost anything she is singing
Still, cracking tunes eh?! divine!! | |
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From what I recall reading, they very seldomly use real words in their lyrics. Its been an ongoing theme/joke in their songs. Although I heard a few english words in Heaven Or Las Vegas.
Their 80's output had to have an effect on Prince, his vocals on tracks like God sound very much like Cocteau Twins. | |
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Can't remember if I read this or if it was told to me by my fanatical friend who read it BUT it was read somewhere that Liz uses real words. She just plays around with diction. There are songbooks you can buy with full lyrics. | |
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