Mark Clifford (from Seefeel) on this EP remixes Milk & Kisses era Cocteau Twins. Clifford's trademark out-of-phase loops result in a minimalist and hypnotic feel, but with a strongly organic texture from Elizabeth Fraser's vocals. Sadly this cross-over was not repeated. Note that Last.fm insists on conflating Cherry-Coloured Funk (the original track on Heaven or Las Vegas running to 3:13) and Cherry Coloured Funk (the track on this EP, a reverb-washed reconstruction running to 5:49). The former is a great Cocteaus track, the latter stands as a bridge to the subseque… read more
Mark Clifford (from Seefeel) on this EP remixes Milk & Kisses era Cocteau Twins. Clifford's trademark out-of-phase loops result in a minimalist and hypnotic feel, but with a st… read more
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) in 1981 and replacing Heggie with multi-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde in 1983. The group earned critical praise for their ethereal, effects-laden sound and the soprano vocals of Fraser, whose lyrics often eschew any recognisable language. They pioneered the 1980s alternative rock subgenre of dream pop. The band's early work drew influence from Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division. Af… read more
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals… read more
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) in 1981 and replacing Heggie with multi-inst… read more