If I recall correctly, Robert Smith of The Cure said he listened to this on his wedding day because he thought it was one of the most romantic sounding records he'd ever heard so in terms of choices of songs for specific days, I think you've knocked it out of the park here hahaha. They are certainly difficult to describe without using the typical words and phrases, but one thing is for sure that they created a remarkable soundscape.
This is the best cocteau twins album in my opinion. The most diverse and interesting songs that stand up to annything produced today just like you said. It was the last album I had gotten around to as well, and i'm glad you could get around to listening to it. Great reaction!
Your reaction to them is everything. I've been a Cocteau Twins fan since '85. It's heartening to see that their magic isn't lost on younger generations. The song I want played at my funeral is Pink Orange Red.
Ok, now you've hit the mother load. Cocteau Twins are my all-time favorite band, and I'm not just saying that because I got to know them personally. Everything they ever did was great. There are only 3 bands, that existed for at least 8 years, that I can say that about. Led Zeppelin, Cocteau Twins, and a band called Dead Can Dance.
There was an alternative radio station in my town back in the 80s and they played all of these British indie bands. It was quite extraordinary. Those years when information travelled so slowly, especially when you are in South America. Records of indie bands were almost non existent around here, and when you found the things that you wanted to buy, they were so expensive (imported), impossible to purchase anything. Great reaction man. Greetings from Brazil.
These words might help: "non-linear " "abstract " "Surreal " "non-cohesive " The cocteau twins do not want you to understand. What do they make you feel? Feel that ❤🎉😊
One of my favorite songs by them! I've been listening to the Cocteau Twins since the 80s and never really delved into her lyrics because they, imho, represent part of the music moreso..either way, you're right, she sings beautifully, she is a beautiful person too..check out Sun Signature, her new project
"Arty farty"! I love it so much. I was right there smiling with you 😁 I knew you'd love it and so glad you did. Totally agree with you about it being more about feelings with CT. They put me on another plane and I don't even know what they're saying.
I discovered Lorelei Around 2014, It was something really different, special and unique and dreampop become my favorite genre and they also become my favorite band for a long time (Until I started to listen Depression Cherry and Bloom from Beach House)
A quick look through all your videos and I can't see if you have done and Dead Can Dance - Lisa Gerrard is another 'voice' to be reconned with! ALSO have you done anything from Cure's Pornography album yet? If not - what are you doing? 🤔🤭
I'm not sure if you've got the lyrics right? Liz Frazer used neologisms as well as actual words. Yes, it has a commercial pop sound cross-pollinating with baroque, folk and punk sensibilities. Guthrie's guitar is always fascinating but Raymond's used of keyboards really works well here. For me, it's all redolent of Victoriana and Celtic folk sensibilities. I agree there's a sensuality about Frazer's painfully pretty, breathless vocals. I was always impressed by her vocal range and the plethora of styles and sounds that Frazer could employ, with apparent ease. In a Similar way to Lisa Gerrard.
The best track from Treasure. But in my opinion, the Heaven or Las Vegas album was their masterpiece. P.S. When are you gonna get round to the Jesus and Mary Chain? Just Like Honey, Some Candy Talking or April Skies highly recommended.
I always love when you come back to CT. One reactor who truly gets them and appreciates them. I don’t know that those are the actual lyrics though lol. I’d take them with a a grain of salt. They never published any official lyrics.
The video for this song is pretty strange and makes it even better, imho.. btw, it's pronounced Lor-a-Lie. The band Styx also had a (rock) song called Lorelei that was awesome a few years before the Twins came to be.
One of my favourite ct songs thanks for posting
If I recall correctly, Robert Smith of The Cure said he listened to this on his wedding day because he thought it was one of the most romantic sounding records he'd ever heard so in terms of choices of songs for specific days, I think you've knocked it out of the park here hahaha. They are certainly difficult to describe without using the typical words and phrases, but one thing is for sure that they created a remarkable soundscape.
He listened to the entire Treasure album on his wedding morning whilst getting ready - good call
"The bass is gracefull" 😆❤...
...i will NEVER forget listening to this track back in 85/86 for the first time.
Listening to this song always puts a big smile in my face
This is the best cocteau twins album in my opinion. The most diverse and interesting songs that stand up to annything produced today just like you said. It was the last album I had gotten around to as well, and i'm glad you could get around to listening to it. Great reaction!
I agree this is 10
Your reaction to them is everything. I've been a Cocteau Twins fan since '85. It's heartening to see that their magic isn't lost on younger generations. The song I want played at my funeral is Pink Orange Red.
I'm glad you enjoyed!
Ok, now you've hit the mother load. Cocteau Twins are my all-time favorite band, and I'm not just saying that because I got to know them personally. Everything they ever did was great. There are only 3 bands, that existed for at least 8 years, that I can say that about. Led Zeppelin, Cocteau Twins, and a band called Dead Can Dance.
CT questions the importance of lyrics when the music and sound is so divine.
There was an alternative radio station in my town back in the 80s and they played all of these British indie bands.
It was quite extraordinary. Those years when information travelled so slowly, especially when you are in South America. Records of indie bands were almost non existent around here, and when you found the things that you wanted to buy, they were so expensive (imported), impossible to purchase anything. Great reaction man. Greetings from Brazil.
Such a beautiful snog for Valentine's Day.
These words might help:
"non-linear "
"abstract "
"Surreal "
"non-cohesive "
The cocteau twins do not want you to understand. What do they make you feel?
Feel that
❤🎉😊
Yes, I've come to understand that CT is a different animal altogether.
Sigur Ros were paying attention.
This is probably my favorite songs from CT. So beautiful.
This and Orange Appled.
Absolute brilliance
Great artist. Never will there be another like them. Ever. Thanks for the reaction.
You're just listened a song from the one of the best album of all time
Agreed! A complete world in one album...
Great album but its the first debut all day from me “Garlands” very dark and goth and that wonderful 808 drum machine
As another poster mentioned, for me, their Heaven or Las Vegas album is a master piece. Just press play from Cherry-coloured Funk.
BEAUTIFUUUL song
I love Treasure, I bought it at the time of its release a long time ago when I was a teenager.
As for the lyrics, it's based on Lorelei - a siren of Germanic legend whose singing lures Rhine River boatmen to destruction on a reef.
I've listened to this album a hundred times and each time was a different experience. Truly a masterpiece
One of my favorite songs by them! I've been listening to the Cocteau Twins since the 80s and never really delved into her lyrics because they, imho, represent part of the music moreso..either way, you're right, she sings beautifully, she is a beautiful person too..check out Sun Signature, her new project
My fav album Treasure,
I love the siren sound the song is built around, which is fitting given its title.
Ive played the promo film from Carolines Fingers on many flights. It lifts me.
"Arty farty"! I love it so much. I was right there smiling with you 😁 I knew you'd love it and so glad you did. Totally agree with you about it being more about feelings with CT. They put me on another plane and I don't even know what they're saying.
I discovered Lorelei Around 2014, It was something really different, special and unique and dreampop become my favorite genre and they also become my favorite band for a long time (Until I started to listen Depression Cherry and Bloom from Beach House)
Simon Raymonde tweeted about you !
Yes, I saw that! Very cool stuff, very weird feeling lol
*PANDORA* is my favorite from this album. check it out!
A quick look through all your videos and I can't see if you have done and Dead Can Dance - Lisa Gerrard is another 'voice' to be reconned with! ALSO have you done anything from Cure's Pornography album yet? If not - what are you doing? 🤔🤭
This song is an erotic one, you can tell how smooth, delicate her voice is, and so sensual !
Nick check out ' Bluebeard ' by The Cocteau Twins - beautiful and uplifting also.
I’ve loved this song since the first listen. It converted me to a fan.
I'm not sure if you've got the lyrics right? Liz Frazer used neologisms as well as actual words.
Yes, it has a commercial pop sound cross-pollinating with baroque, folk and punk sensibilities. Guthrie's guitar is always fascinating but Raymond's used of keyboards really works well here. For me, it's all redolent of Victoriana and Celtic folk sensibilities.
I agree there's a sensuality about Frazer's painfully pretty, breathless vocals. I was always impressed by her vocal range and the plethora of styles and sounds that Frazer could employ, with apparent ease. In a Similar way to Lisa Gerrard.
The best track from Treasure. But in my opinion, the Heaven or Las Vegas album was their masterpiece.
P.S. When are you gonna get round to the Jesus and Mary Chain? Just Like Honey, Some Candy Talking or April Skies highly recommended.
Anything from the 'Gigs last 15mins and end in full riots' era...hahahaha
All about opinions, I think Blue Bell Knoll is better than HOLV.
I always love when you come back to CT. One reactor who truly gets them and appreciates them. I don’t know that those are the actual lyrics though lol. I’d take them with a a grain of salt. They never published any official lyrics.
Yes, the more I listen to CT, the more I realize that no one knows what Liz is really saying lol
Love this review and good to see people still loving the Cocteau’s. Amelia for me is the best track.
Pronounced - Lorei- lie - beautiful place alongside The Rhineland-Place in Germany steeped in folk lore ( I'm half German)
Laura Lee is the bass player for Khruangbin. This is Lorelei, a name in the English language that has an "i" sound at the end. Otherwise, carry on!
I'm going to suggest Styx's song "Lorelei" (1975), for no other reason than the obvious.
The video for this song is pretty strange and makes it even better, imho.. btw, it's pronounced Lor-a-Lie. The band Styx also had a (rock) song called Lorelei that was awesome a few years before the Twins came to be.
Tom-Tom Club also had a song by the same title on their first album in 1981
I googled how to pronounce Lorelei, and I still said it wrong!
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Pandora for Cindy is better. Been listening to Treasure of late.