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THE REVIEW
It must have been the air of the end of the millennium. Or rather: the arrival of the new one.
Between New Age (excitement for the Event) and World (hey! there are other peoples, other sounds, the Bulgarian voices etc.) here come the Cocteau Twins: hair like Robert Smith but no dark hints. They could be described as gloomy or celestial, depending on the mood of the moment. Fraser vocalizes from above some cloud ("Aikea-Guinea"), while the band below doesn't disdain some quiet harshness ("Kookaburra"). The instrumental "Rococo" recalls... yes! The Cure (perhaps dark hints).
I would listen to them while sailing towards a New Zealand harbor in the southern hemisphere's spring. (ahem).
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This review praises Cocteau Twins' Aikea-Guinea for its ethereal and celestial sound, contrasting Robert Smith-like appearance with brighter tones. It highlights Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals and the band's mix of harsh and soft instrumentals. The album evokes a mood suitable for thoughtful, dreamy listening, linking it to New Age enthusiasm and world music influences around the millennium.Tracklist Lyrics
Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band associated with 4AD, widely credited as key architects of dream pop. Reviews highlight Elizabeth Fraser’s distinctive, often non-lexical vocal style and Robin Guthrie’s reverb-heavy guitar textures, with early work rooted in dark wave/post-punk and later releases becoming more melodic and accessible.24 Reviews
