Heaven Or Las Vegas

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Wolf in the Breast', again, a lovely soft melody, with a gently howling guitar, but a harmony that just keeps reminding me, somehow, of late Beach Boys. There are many moments of sheer Cocteaus beauty and power, including the title track, with its great chorus.

The pressing quality is exceptional, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in the atmospheric beauty of each track. I have to confess this is the only Cocteau Twins album i have in my vast labyrinth of sounds and in my humble opinion it is my fave album of any moment.Iceblink luck” was featured as b-side on a 1990 Japan-only release of the single “Athol-Brose” (from the LP Blue Bell Knoll). For items that are dispatched using our standard service, we ask that you wait 14 days from the date of dispatch before reporting any items as undelivered.

We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love.Blog | 30-Sep 2019 “The 30 Best Dream Pop Albums” Pitchfork | 16-Apr 2018 “Heaven or Las Vegas is 26 today” Form Design Blog | 16-Sep 2017 The Cocteau Twins’ 1990 Release “Heaven Or Last Vegas” Remains Beyond Blissful No Recess! There's also a beautiful detached feeling of travel like on Road, River and Rail which will take your breath away such is the emotion they bring. No idea what she's singing about, don't really care, but it's something about being in either Heaven or Las Vegas.

Fotzepolitic', electric twelve string guitars or something, almost an electronic acoustic strumming wall of sound.That unmistakable Cocteau bass and guitar, loads of reverb softening the sound to the typical sonic dreamscape. Deciding to scale back the overly pretty sound on Blue Bell Knoll while experimenting with more accessibility the Twins ended up creating their best album since Treasure.