Blue bell knoll was the only cocteau twins lp to be released commercially in dat format and was the only 4ad release to ever appear in that format. Blue bell knoll is the fifth studio album by scottish alternative rock band cocteau twins. Originally released in 1988 by 4ad in the uk and capitol in the us, pitchfork listed this album as one of the best albums of the 80s. Musical analysis aside though, blue bell knoll is simply a rich, beautiful, liquid record expressive and ambitious yet never impenetrable or awkward. Reviews of blue bell knoll by cocteau twins album, dream pop. Blue bell knoll remastered remastered by cocteau twins on. Blue bell knoll live bootleg version cocteau twins by. On the occasion of 4ad reissuing the cocteaus transitional couple on 180g lp, i was really excited. The title track is a compact epic and for phoebe will. Cocteau twins blue bell knoll original 1988 uk 4ad. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Youll know carolyns fingers and cico buff from tv adverts. This was the bands first full studio album to be released in the us via a distribution deal with capitol. In addition to working on projects from around the world at blue bell knoll, neil has also been a freelance engineer and consultant for over 15 years, getting his. Blue bell knoll label 4ad catalogue number ead3419hda release date july 14, 2014 10 tracks lp. Blue bell knoll 1988 new age cocteau twins download. This was the bands first album to receive majorlabel distribution in the united states, as it was originally licensed by capitol records from 4ad for north american release. Cocteau twins fingers cd single cd5 cocteau twins blue bell knoll. May 21, 2011 the first track on the cocteau twins 1988 lp blue bell knoll accompanied with images from curse of the cat people and cat people, which are two of my favorite films. Find similar albums to blue bell knoll cocteau twins on allmusic. Blue bell knoll 1988 is the fifth album by scottish band cocteau twins. Released in 1988, blue bell knoll is the cocteau twins fifth studio. Jun 08, 2018 cocteau twins blue bell knoll 19882014 flac tracks 24bit96 khz time 35. Between the release of blue bell knoll and the recording of heaven or las vegas, fraser gave birth to the couples first child, a daughter, yet guthrie remained deep in the throes of drug.
The title track is a compact epic and for phoebe will simply melt your heart. Cocteau twins blue bell knoll lyrics genius lyrics. Cocteau bell and or las get remastered for new vinyl reissues. While blue bell knoll has some striking moments that are pure cocteaus at their best the opening title track is especially lovely with a keyboard loop leading into frasers everwonderful vocals, a light rhythm, and a great final guthrie solo its still the bands least noteworthy release since garlands. The vocal arrangements on blue bell knoll allow frasers vocal acrobatics to shine rather than simply hover in mystery, buried under a shroud of dense sound. Apr 27, 20 the vocal arrangements on blue bell knoll allow frasers vocal acrobatics to shine rather than simply hover in mystery, buried under a shroud of dense sound. Blue bell knolls vinyl via capitol wasnt repressed after the initial release, and therefore hasnt been available for at least 25 years. Delivered after a slightly longer period between records than fans had been used to, this was the first album they recorded in.
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Each is not my love, moan i for what i make up hundreds so i know how to make love there, you can have my youth, i know i have loved. Strikingly beautiful at points, it features standouts such as atholbrose and the title track blue bell knoll, but its a slow burner of an album that features them retreading their best path while venturing into unknown territory. In addition to working on projects from around the world at blue bell knoll, neil has also been a freelance engineer and consultant for over 15 years, getting his start as a staff engineer at the. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making. Fully remastered audio taken from from brandnew hd 9624 masters and pressed onto 180g vinyl with download card. Originally released in 1988 by 4ad in the uk and capi. The first track on the cocteau twins 1988 lp blue bell knoll accompanied with images from curse of the cat people and cat people. Blue bell knoll is operated by minneapolisbased engineer producer neil weir. Blue bell knoll label 4ad catalogue number ead3419hda release date july 14, 2014 10 tracks lp download artist cocteau twins releaseproduct. Blue bell knoll from cocteau twins gets the reissue treatment, remastered some 26 years after its initial release.
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