Cocteau Twins

The Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to
1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical
vocals. The original members were Elizabeth Fraser (vocals), Robin Guthrie
(guitar, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass guitar), who was replaced by
Simon Raymonde (also bass guitar) early in the band's career. While ... read more

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How Soon Is Now? by Richard King - review

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Lacuna Coil - Dark Adrenaline (album stream)

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The arts in 2012: pop

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Hyetal: A Bristol basshead uses Cocteau Twins to confront his dubstep-heavy past.

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