Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were form… Read Full Bio ↴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. After signing with the British record label 4AD in 1982, they released their debut album Garlands later that year. The addition of Raymonde in 1983 solidified their final lineup, which produced their biggest hit in the UK, "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", peaking at No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1988, Cocteau Twins signed with Capitol Records in the United States, distributing their fifth album, Blue Bell Knoll, through a major label in the country. After the 1990 release of their most critically acclaimed album, Heaven or Las Vegas, the band left 4AD for Fontana Records, where they released their final two albums.
After nearly 20 years together, the band disbanded in 1997 in part due to issues stemming from the disintegration of Fraser and Guthrie's romantic relationship. In 2005, the band announced that they would reunite to headline Coachella and embark on a world tour but the reunion was cancelled a month later after Fraser refused to perform on stage with Guthrie. In a 2021 interview, Raymonde confirmed that Cocteau Twins "will never reform".
The band's early work drew influence from Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division. After signing with the British record label 4AD in 1982, they released their debut album Garlands later that year. The addition of Raymonde in 1983 solidified their final lineup, which produced their biggest hit in the UK, "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", peaking at No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1988, Cocteau Twins signed with Capitol Records in the United States, distributing their fifth album, Blue Bell Knoll, through a major label in the country. After the 1990 release of their most critically acclaimed album, Heaven or Las Vegas, the band left 4AD for Fontana Records, where they released their final two albums.
After nearly 20 years together, the band disbanded in 1997 in part due to issues stemming from the disintegration of Fraser and Guthrie's romantic relationship. In 2005, the band announced that they would reunite to headline Coachella and embark on a world tour but the reunion was cancelled a month later after Fraser refused to perform on stage with Guthrie. In a 2021 interview, Raymonde confirmed that Cocteau Twins "will never reform".
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Cocteau Twins Lyrics
Aikea-Guinea When he pushes away Like he's gonna have to make me He…
Amelia Who've been wounded Who should wound her Heart on the grasp …
blue bell knoll Each is not my love, moan I for what I make…
Carolyn's Fingers When he said, 'You are full of love' She fell down…
Fifty-Fifty Clown [Repeat: x2] I feel rewarded on being so ugly, eh Oh, and…
Fotzepolitic My dreams are low They're sick and must be drossed They're y…
Hitherto Hidden to your heavy side I couldn't tell your head…
Hithérto Hidden to your heavy side I couldn't tell your head is…
I Wear Your Ring You don't feel damned between the sunrise and sunset You're …
Iceblink Luck I'm seemin' to be a little alive I'm happy again, caught,…
Lorelei Get off the car Kick his chain, Kick his pride Get him…
Millimillenary Milli- milli- millenary Just waits for you to hurt her Pando…
Musette and Drums Did it again We're fast follow trained, yes Money and Watchi…
Road, River and Rail He'll be flied away From those choices that they took Naked …
Seekers Who Are Lovers Brush by gracefully A love as big as a risk Fills you…
Squeeze-Wax There is a wait and th Makes it happen, fill the…
The Itchy Glowbo Blow Still stepping over me Little, he needs (Didn't he? How ha…
Theft, and Wandering Around Lost The man is an offender He took my value And I give…