Saturday, December 12, 2009

Cocteau Twins- Milk and kisses


















i know, i know, I'm jumping a few years here, and although i would love to post the entire discography here, i must allow you to seek your own treasure. Milk and Kisses was released around 96'. i have heard some say that this at this point CT had lost a lot of their edge but i don't really agree with that. i mean yes, the water here is a little calmer but its still very, very, maritime. I've read that this was one of the last albums to be done for the mercury label and i think they disbanded not to long after this release/tour. don't quote me on that tho. i have to say i don't think there are many voices that trump Elizabeth Fraser's. she is just beautiful in the way she sores. i would really love to hear her guest for Starflyer 59 or something. Tishbite is still my absolute favorite song on here but i love listening to the whole album. this makes for some amazing nighttime driving. Enjoy...
song list is as follows:

Cocteau Twins- Milk and kisses (1996 Mercury Records/Fontana)

01 Violaine
02 Serpentskirt
03 Tishbite
04 Half-gifts
05 Calfinskin Smack
06 Rilkean Heart
07 Ups
08 Eperdu
09 Treasure Hiding
10 Seekers Who Are Lovers

http://rapidshare.com/files/299300629/Cocteau_Twins_-_Milk___Kisses__1996_.rar

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll


















Blue Bell Knoll was released in 1988. i was in high school teetering between my love or metal and my secret love of shoegazer, new wave and goth. this was also the first one to hit the US for distribution. i love the opening song, "Blue Bell Knoll", as well as "carolina's fingers" and the amazing "For Phoebe Still a Baby". expect more beautiful vocals by Elizabeth Fraser, and amazing work by the rest of the band here. I'm not sure what i can say about this band that i haven't already said about them. these guys are so imaginative, so well thought out,so beautiful sounding, that you would do yourself a disservice by passing them up. take a chance on this band, you'll be glad you did. have i ever steered you wrong? i didn't think so.
song list is as follows:

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (1988 4AD Records, Capitol Records)

1. "Blue Bell Knoll" – 3:24
2. "Athol-Brose" – 2:59
3. "Carolyn's Fingers" – 3:08
4. "For Phoebe Still a Baby" – 3:16
5. "The Itchy Glowbo Blow" – 3:21
6. "Cico Buff" – 3:49
7. "Suckling the Mender" – 3:35
8. "Spooning Good Singing Gum" – 3:52
9. "A Kissed Out Red Floatboat" – 4:20
10. "Ella Megalast Burls Forever" – 3:39

http://rapidshare.com/files/299308803/Cocteau_Twins_-_Blue_Bell_Knoll__1988_.rar