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Cocteau Twins

One of the most distinctive bands of the '80s, with a much imitated sound of blissful vocals and swooning, ethereal atmospherics.
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Album Highlights

  • The Moon and the Melodies
    Harold Budd / Cocteau T …
    The Moon and the Melodi …
  • Blue Bell Knoll
    Cocteau Twins
    Blue Bell Knoll
  • Heaven or Las Vegas
    Cocteau Twins
    Heaven or Las Vegas
  • Stars and Topsoil: A Collection 1982-1990
    Cocteau Twins
    Stars and Topsoil: A Co …
  • Victorialand
    Cocteau Twins
    Victorialand
  • Head Over Heels
    Cocteau Twins
    Head Over Heels
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Artists Moods

  • Atmospheric
  • Detached
  • Ethereal
  • Lazy
  • Airy
  • Autumnal
  • Calm/Peaceful
  • Cathartic
  • Hypnotic
  • Soothing
  • Dreamy
  • Eerie
  • Gentle
  • Intimate
  • Elegant
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Sophisticated
  • Stylish
  • Wintry
  • Melancholy
  • Precious
  • Restrained
  • Springlike
  • Theatrical
  • Trippy
  • Somber

Artists Themes

  • Daydreaming
  • Introspection
  • Late Night
  • Rainy Day
  • Reflection
  • Imagination
  • Yearning
  • Affection/Fondness
  • Fantasy
  • Feeling Blue
  • Healing/Comfort
  • In Love
  • Sweet Dreams
  • Autumn
  • Romance
  • Breakup
  • Long Walk
  • Sunday Afternoon

Cocteau Twins
photo credit: Paul Cox

Cocteau Twins - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 1990s

Formed

1979 in Grangemouth, Falkirk, Scotland

Disbanded

1997

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock Dream Pop Post-Punk

Group Members

Elizabeth Fraser Robin Guthrie Simon Raymonde Will Heggie
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