15 January 2024

Even after almost 30 years since their farewell, Scottish ethereal dream-pop heroes COCTEAU TWINS, with key members Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) and Robin Guthrie (musical architect), still have a huge following (more than 270,000 followers on FB).

Great news for all these fans. The band’s final two LPs, FOUR-CALENDER CAFE (1993)
and MILK & KISSES (1996) were reissued on vinyl last week.

Info and order details here.

FOUR-CALENDAR CAFE (1993)

It’s their seventh LP. It was originally released on 18 October 1993 on Fontana. The album distinguished itself from the rest of the Twins’ catalogue in two major areas: The sound was much more pop-oriented and less ambient than previous works, and Liz Fraser’s lyrics were much more intelligible than usual. It peaked at #13 on the UK charts.

Original LP

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MILK & KISSES (1996)

Although not intended so at the time, Milk and Kisses, released in March 1996, became
the final album issued by the group. The trio worked separately but effectively – Raymonde would work in the daytime, Guthrie at night, leaving Fraser to add her vocals. Because of the aftershocks of her split with Guthrie, lyrics came easy to her. Although work had begun on a follow-up album the band split up in 1997.

#17 on the UK Charts, #24 in Scotland

Original LP

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