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Cocteau Twins
Details of Cocteau Twins (Group), information and links
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“ The Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals. The original members were Elizabeth Fraser (vocals), Robin Guthrie (guitar, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass guitar), who was replaced by Simon Raymonde (also bass guitar) early in the band's career.Whilst the entire band earned much critical praise, Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals received the most attention. At times barely decipherable, Fraser seemed to veer into glossolalia and mouth music. Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that "part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping."
History
Formative years: 1979-1983
Robin Guthrie and Will Heggie (bass guitar), both from Grangemouth, Scotland, formed the band in 1979. At a local disco, Nash, they met Elizabeth Fraser, who would eventually provide vocals. The band's influences at the time included Joy Division, The Birthday Party, Sex Pistols, Kate Bush, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band was named after the song "The Cocteau Twins" by fellow Scotsmen 'Johnny and the Self-Abusers' (who later renamed themselves Simple Minds; the song "The Cocteau Twins" was also re-penned as "No Cure"). Their debut recording, Garlands (released by 4AD Records in 1982), [......] ”
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Begin date: 1981
End date: 1998
Similar artists: The Happy Family, Slowdive, Peter Gabriel, The Almighty, My Bloody Valentine, Brian Eno, Del Amitri, Arab Strap, Bauhaus, Boards of Canada
Official website(s): http://www.cocteautwins.com/
Links
- BBC Music page: http://www.bbc.co.uk
- discography: http://www.vamp.org
- discogs: http://www.discogs.com
- fanpage: http://www.cocteautwins.org
- musicmoz: http://musicmoz.org
Members
- Simon Raymonde (from 1984 to 1998)
- Elizabeth Fraser (from 1981 to 1998)
- Robin Guthrie (from 1981 to 1998)
- Will Heggie (from 1981 to 1983)
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