Cocteau Twins

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November 14, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 100: Cocteau Twins – “Treasure”

Another one here, a common theme in the early 80s material of this book, where I’ll tell you I’m a bit of a fan of the band – in this case Cocteau Twins. And yet I’ve never owned any of the original albums; haven’t even heard that many… But I do know their music. And […]

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October 6, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Beach House: Depression Cherry

Beach House Depression Cherry Sub Pop Records I’ve always liked Beach House – but at the same time I’ve kept my distance, an album or two has been just fine. They’re up to five now, and I get why a fan might wish to sit through them all but for me it’s more a case […]

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September 14, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Pixx: Fall In (ep)

Pixx Fall In (ep) 4AD It’s always a joy to hear something small, perfectly formed – particularly when it’s this fresh. The This is Pixx’s Fall In EP. She’s 19, newly signed to 4AD and in the opening, title track she appears to have made the perfect merger of Everything But The Girl and The […]

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November 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd: White Bird In A Blizzard [OST]

Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd White Bird In A Blizzard [OST] Lakeshore Records The film isn’t receiving great reviews – and I think I might just leave it to exist on its own without ever troubling it – but this soundtrack is wonderful. Harold Budd (ambient composer and possibly best known for his collaborations with […]