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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Stars and Topsoil: A Collection (1982-1990)
Cocteau Twins Lyrics
Aikea-Guinea When he pushes away Like he's gonna have to make me He…
Blind Dumb Deaf [Repeat: x 2] Blind dumb deafen offends I was never a part…
Carolyn's Fingers When he said, 'You are full of love' She fell down…
Cico Buff Today love finds off little You see your singing is so…
Fifty-Fifty Clown [Repeat: x2] I feel rewarded on being so ugly, eh Oh, and…
Heaven or Las Vegas Pull him away Jealous so with me Go there for new For new…
Iceblink Luck I'm seemin' to be a little alive I'm happy again, caught,…
Lazy Calm Try to look with us, my voice your candle glad…
Lorelei Get off the car Kick his chain, Kick his pride Get him…
My Love Paramour Two different fates; my love paramour ooze out and away Two…
Orange Appled Wait and see who'll wake up then Always stars see what,…
Pandora (I'm in love with hers) Our room, a hot and big…
Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops We'll be sold when Roddy Comes for pearly dewdrop's drops We…
Pink Orange Red Endrosis-osis Lotella-ella Endrosis-osis Vivigeossa-ossa Mel…
Sugar Hiccup Sugar hiccup Hiccup Sugar hiccup Makes the earth toss and tu…
The Thinner the Air We haven't lyrics of this song. Please, add these lyrics…
Watchlar Atmospheres they throw a little storm Motions aren't emotion…