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Polar Bears, Kittens, and Puppy Dogs’ Tails
- NME/New Musical Express
- 08 Dec 1984
These are just some of the Cocteaus’ favourite things… But what is the mystery of the Cocteau cocktail, the reason their ethereal music is such a surprising critical and commercial success? Danny Kelly goes in search of hidden ‘Treasure,’ but discovers only Jaffa cakes and giggles, and that the twins are really three. Photos by Peter Anderson.
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Review of ‘Treasure’
- Melody Maker
- 10 Nov 1984
Trust true brilliance to arrive by accident. With ‘Treasure’ echoing all around my head, it all seems so obvious. Only something this naïve could shake the shame from all categories we worry about.
Relax. ‘Treasure’ sounds like nothing you’ve…
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Ghostly traces
- NME/New Musical Express
- 04 Nov 1984
Post-This Mortal Coil, the Cocteaus deliver a wafting miracle.
Oh sure, the music’s alright—but look at the song titles! Side One: “Ivo”, “Lorelei”, “Beatrix”, “Persephone”, “Pandora”. Side Two: “Amelia”, “Aloysius”, “Cicely”, “Otterley”,…
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Coctale
- One-Two Testing
- 01 Nov 1984
Presenting a ‘So You Say’ special. Reader Philip Pendleton of Maidstone sent us a letter. He had some questions to put to Cocteau Twins guitarist, Robin Guthrie. For that matter, so did we. Tony Bacon visited a Cocteau’s rehearsal and played quizmaster.
What…
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