Cocteau Twins - Twinlights
Review by SALEM EMMANUEL
Twinlights, the album by Cocteau Twins, is a mesmerizing masterpiece that captures the ethereal and dreamy sound that the Scottish band is known for. Released in 1995, Twinlights features a collection of stripped-down versions of some of the band's most popular songs, as well as a few new tracks.
The album is a departure from the lush, layered sound of the band's earlier work, and instead focuses on the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Elizabeth Fraser, backed by the sparse instrumentation of Robin Guthrie's guitar and Simon Raymonde's bass. The result is a haunting and intimate listening experience that showcases the raw talent of the band.
One standout track on the album is "Eperdu," a new song that perfectly captures the otherworldly quality that Cocteau Twins are known for. Fraser's vocals soar over Guthrie's delicate guitar melodies, creating a sense of longing and melancholy that is both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Another standout track is the stripped-down version of "Bluebeard," a track from the band's 1993 album, Four-Calendar Cafe. The pared-down instrumentation allows Fraser's vocals to shine, and the result is a haunting and unforgettable rendition of the song.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Vein | ||
| Rilkean Heart | 2:22 | |
| Half-Gifts | 4:15 | |
| Golden-Vein | 2:49 | |
| Half Gifts | ||
| Pink Orange Red | 4:29 |
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Catalog Numbers
- CDP 7243 8 30548 2 4
- CTCD3, 852 057-2
- CT 3, 852 056-7
- 852 057-2
- 4PRO-10220
- 422 852 057-2
Labels
- Capitol Records
- Fontana
- Fontana, Mercury
Listen online
- ouvir online
- ascolta in linea
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
Formats
- CD
- EP
- Digipak
- 2 × Vinyl
- 7"
- Limited Edition
- Promo
- Cassette
- Advance
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Capitol Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Capitol Records, Inc. |
| Glass Mastered At | EMI MFG. |
| Manufactured By | Capitol Records, Inc. |
| Recorded At | September Sound |
| Mixed At | September Sound |
| Made By | PDO, UK |
| Pressed By | SNA |
| Marketed By | Polygram |
| Distributed By | PolyGram Group Canada Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Photography By | Nick Knight |
| Written-By | Cocteau Twins, Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde |
| Performer | Cocteau Twins, Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde |
| Producer | Cocteau Twins, Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde |
| Sleeve | Blue Source |
| Cello | Helen Thomas |
| Design | Blue Source |
| Viola | Fiona Griffith |
| Violin | Paul Costin, Phil Boyden |
| Arranged By | Thomas M. Hill (tracks: 4) |
Notes
- Recorded and mixed at September Sound. Additional recordings at Wessex.
- Triple gatefold digipak.
- ℗ 1995 Mercury Records Ltd (London)
- © 1995 Mercury Records Ltd (London)
- The copyright in this recording is owned by Mercury Records Ltd (London)
- Track 1 and 4 appear on the 1996 album Milk And Kisses in a radically different form.
- Track 3 originally appeared on the 1985 EP Tiny Dynamine.
- All tracks are stripped-back versions of past and future Cocteau Twin releases, except for the exclusive "Golden-Vein".
- A and D appeared on the album "Milk and Kisses".
- C appeared on the EP "Tiny Dynamine".
- Picture inner sleeves inside outer sleeve.
- Includes mailing list insert listing "Otherness" E.P. on 26-10-95.
- Track 1 and 4 appear on the 1996 album "Milk & Kisses" in a radically different form.
- Track 3 originally appeared on the 1985 EP "Tiny Dynamine".
- Triple gatefold Digipak sleeve.
- Made in Australia.
- (Printed on the CD) Licensed for promotional use. Not a sale.
- ℗ © 1995 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc.
- Printed in U.S.A.
- ℗©1995
- Triple gatefold Digipak.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 724383054824
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 30548 ・ MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 30548 1-1-2 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 30548 . 1-1-2 MASTERED BY EMI MFG.
- Mastering SID Code (Variants 1, 2, 3): IFPI L043
- Mould SID Code (Variants 1, 2): ifpi 1602
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 160B
- Barcode (Text): 0 42285 20572 5
- Barcode (String): 042285205725
- Matrix / Runout: CTCD3 10372791 03 & MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L134
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0408
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 0211
- Barcode: 0 42285 20567 1
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 - Label): CCT3 852084-7
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 - Label): CTT3 852086-7
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched / stamped, variant 1): CCT 3 A2 [SNA]
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched / stamped, variant 1): CCT 3 B2 [SNA]
- Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched, variant 1): CTT 3 A2
- Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched / stamped, variant 1): CTT 3 B2 [SNA]
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched / stamped, variant 2): CCT 3 A₁ [SNA]
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched / stamped, variant 2): CCT 3 B₂ [SNA]
- Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched, variant 2): CTT 3 A₂
- Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched / stamped, variant 2): CTT 3 B₂ [SNA]
- Barcode: 0 42285 20572 5
- Matrix / Runout: 852057-2
- Barcode: 042285205725
- Matrix / Runout: - MADE BY PMI * 852057-2 * #01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L281
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