Treasure Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins - Complete Studio Albums 1982-1996 (8CD) [Non-Remastered Releases] Music

Posted by Designol at Feb. 16, 2025

A group whose distinctly ethereal and gossamer sound virtually defined the enigmatic image of the record label 4AD, Cocteau Twins were founded in Grangemouth, Scotland, in 1979. Taking their name from an obscure song from fellow Scots Simple Minds, the Cocteaus were originally formed by guitarist Robin Guthrie and bassist Will Heggie and later rounded out by Guthrie's girlfriend Elizabeth Fraser, an utterly unique performer whose swooping, operatic vocals relied less on any recognizable language than on the subjective sounds and textures of verbalized emotions.

Details

Cocteau Twins - Treasure Hiding: The Fontana Years (2018) Music

Posted by Rtax at July 15, 2022

Cocteau Twins - Treasure Hiding: The Fontana Years (2018)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 491 MB
3:31:29 | Alternative Rock, Downtempo, Ethereal, Dream Pop | Label: Fontana / UMC

The Cocteau Twins' latter-period work - spanning the years 1993 to 1996 - are compiled this fall on this 53-track box set that includes the dreampop icons' final two albums plus two discs' worth of B-sides, EP tracks, live radio sessions and rarities. The set's first two discs include the studio albums Four-Calendar Café (1993) and Milk & Kisses (1996), while the latter two discs round up songs appearing on the six EPs and singles released during that span, along with radio sessions and a couple rarities. The collection comes in a sturdy box with a booklet that includes photos, sleeves notes by Chris Roberts and a discography. The collection pulls together the music the Cocteaus - guitarist Guthrie, singer Elizabeth Fraser and bassist Simon Raymonde - recorded for Fontana Records after leaving the 4AD label.

Details

Cocteau Twins & Harold Budd - The Moon and the Melodies (Remastered) (1986/2024) Music

Posted by delpotro at Aug. 22, 2024

Cocteau Twins & Harold Budd - The Moon and the Melodies (Remastered) (1986/2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 177 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 89 Mb | 00:37:17
Dreampop, Ethereal, Ambient, Female Vocal | Label: 4AD

On 23rd August, almost forty years after it was initially released, The Moon and the Melodies by Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd is being reissued on vinyl for the first time – remastered, from the original tapes, by Robin Guthrie himself.

Details

Cocteau Twins & Harold Budd - The Moon and the Melodies (Remastered) (1986/2024) Music

Posted by delpotro at Aug. 22, 2024

On 23rd August, almost forty years after it was initially released, The Moon and the Melodies by Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd is being reissued on vinyl for the first time – remastered, from the original tapes, by Robin Guthrie himself.

Details

Cocteau Twins - Milk & Kisses (1996) (2006 Remaster) Music

Posted by uff at Dec. 17, 2014

Cocteau Twins - Milk & Kisses (1996) (2006 Remaster)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
Fontana 9840686 | rel: 2006 | 325Mb

Throughout the '80s, Cocteau Twins created some of the most beautiful and innovative music of the decade. Liz Fraser's uncanny, gossamer voice and Robin Guthrie's shimmery guitar work both garnered acclaim and inspired bands. Milk & Kisses finds the band in a comfortable rut; they've created, and now perfected, a style of music so distinctive that there seems to be little recent creative growth. The result is a beautiful, lush, but somewhat dated and unengaging sounding album that tends to wash over the listener without making any real impact.

Details

Cocteau Twins - Treasure (1984) Music

Posted by uff at July 29, 2014

Cocteau Twins - Treasure (1984)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
4AD GAD 412 CD | rem: 2002 | 275Mb

The opening two numbers of Treasure are simply flawless, starting with "Ivo," where gently strummed guitar and low bass support Fraser's singing; then suddenly added, astonishing chimes and steady percussion build up to a jaw-dropping Guthrie guitar solo. Topping that would be hard for anyone, but in "Lorelei," the Twins do it, with an introductory, breathtaking guitar surge leading into one of Fraser's best vocals, compelling in both its heavenly and earthly tones and rolls. Not a word may be understandable, but it isn't necessary, while the music, driven on by a pounding rhythm, is as perfect a justification of digital delay pedals and the like as can be found. As Treasure continues, the accomplished variety is what stands out the most, whether it be the gentle, futuristic-medieval pluckings on "Beatrix," the understated moody washes and Fraser whispers on "Otterley," the upbeat guitar lines of "Aloysius," or the slightly jazzy touches on "Pandora."

Details

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (1988) (2004 Remaster) Music

Posted by uff at Nov. 26, 2014

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (1988) (2004 Remaster)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
4AD, GAD 807 CD | rel: 2004 | 275Mb

The first Cocteaus album to feature a full-band lineup since Treasure was also their first full studio record released in America, resulting from the group's stateside deal with Capitol. Much to longtime fans' surprise, the Twins in fact were much more content with Capitol than 4AD, hinting at their eventual full departure from that label. This was all well and good, but the trio's new inspiration didn't fully translate into their work, unfortunately. While Blue Bell Knoll has some striking moments that are pure Cocteaus at their best – the opening title track is especially lovely with a keyboard loop leading into Fraser's ever-wonderful vocals, a light rhythm, and a great final Guthrie solo – it's still the band's least noteworthy release since Garlands.

Details

Cocteau Twins - Heaven Or Las Vegas (1990) (2004 Remaster) Music

Posted by uff at Dec. 3, 2014

Cocteau Twins - Heaven Or Las Vegas (1990) (2004 Remaster)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
4AD, Gad 0012 cd | rel: 2004 | 290Mb

Deciding to scale back the overly pretty sound on Blue Bell Knoll while experimenting with more accessibility – the Twins ended up creating their best album since Treasure. From the start, Heaven… is simply fantastic: on "Cherry-Coloured Funk," Guthrie's inimitable guitar work chimes leading a low-key but forceful rhythm, while Raymonde's grand bass work fleshes it out. Fraser simply captivates; her vocals are the clearest, most direct they've ever been, purring with energy and life.

Details

Cocteau Twins - Victorialand (1986) (2002 Remaster) Music

Posted by uff at Nov. 19, 2014

Cocteau Twins - Victorialand (1986) (2002 Remaster)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
4AD, GAD 602 CD | rel: 2002 | 195Mb

With Raymonde taking a break to work on the second This Mortal Coil album, Fraser and Guthrie made up the Cocteaus for the first full-length follow-up to Treasure. Rather than trying for a full-band approach, Fraser and Guthrie instead created a much more simply beautiful effort, with a relaxed air to it. Rhythms are subtler, with bass and drum machine often totally eschewed in favor of Guthrie's delicate guitar filigrees and lush, produced textures. Fraser is, as always, in wonderfully fine voice; her words are quite indecipherable, but the feelings are no less strong for it. "Lazy Calm" starts things perfectly, as deep, heavily-treated guitar strums combine with a heavy flange and guest saxophone from Dif Juz member Richard Thomas.

Details

Cocteau Twins Full LP Discography 1982 - 1996 Music

Posted by Apogee at Nov. 4, 2006

Cocteau Twins
One of the greatest star in 4AD constellation!!! No more comments.

Cocteau Twins Full LP Discography 1982 - 1996

Here are link to folder contains Cocteau Twins full official discography:
Garlands (1982)
Head Over Heels (1983)
Treasure (1984)
Victorialand (1986)
Blue Bell Knoll (1988)
Heaven or Las Vegas (1990)
Four-Calendar Café (1993)
Milk & Kisses (1996)

Details