| Artist |
Cocteau Twins |
| Album Title: |
Treasure |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Ambient/Dream Pop |
| Format |
CD |
| Released |
11/01/1984 |
| Label |
4AD |
| Catalog No |
CAD 412 CD |
| Bar Code No |
none |
| Packaging |
Jewelcase |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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Ivo (3:54)
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| 2.
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Lorelei (3:42)
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| 3.
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Beatrix (3:11)
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| 4.
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Persephone (4:25)
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| 5.
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Pandora (5:31)
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| 6.
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Amelia (3:29)
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| 7.
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Aloysius (3:26)
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| 8.
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Cicely (3:27)
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| 9.
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Otterley (3:59)
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| 10.
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Donimo (6:11)
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| Date Acquired |
01/01/1985 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Northern Lights |
| Purchase Price |
15.00 |
Web Links |
All Music Guide Entry
Discogs Entry: |
Notes |
All titles written and produced by Cocteau Twins
Recorded during August and September, 1984 at Paladium studios, Edinburgh and Rooster, West London.
Engineered by Jon Turner and Droston J. Madden
Thanks to Yvonne and Pierrot for sleeve props.
Insert by 23 Envelope
Artwork [Insert By] – 23 Envelope
Engineer – Droston J. Madden*, Jon Turner*
Other [Sleeve Props] – Pierrot, Yvonne
Producer, Written-By – Cocteau Twins
CD-issue of the album, originally released in 1984.
Recorded during August and September 1984 at Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and Rooster, West London.
On booklet:
℗ 1984 4AD
On label:
℗ & © 1984 4AD
Made in France by M.P.O.
Barcode: none
Matrix / Runout: CAD 412 MPO 01
Other (SPARS Code): A•A•D
Matrix / Runout (inner ring text): COMPACT DISC MPO FRANCE 06
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| Reviews |
All Music Guide Review:
Review by Ned Raggett
The opening two numbers of Treasure are simply flawless, starting with "Ivo," where gently strummed guitar and low bass support Fraser's singing; then suddenly added, astonishing chimes and steady percussion build up to a jaw-dropping Guthrie guitar solo. Topping that would be hard for anyone, but in "Lorelei," the Twins do it, with an introductory, breathtaking guitar surge leading into one of Fraser's best vocals, compelling in both its heavenly and earthly tones and rolls. Not a word may be understandable, but it isn't necessary, while the music, driven on by a pounding rhythm, is as perfect a justification of digital delay pedals and the like as can be found. As Treasure continues, the accomplished variety is what stands out the most, whether it be the gentle, futuristic-medieval pluckings on "Beatrix," the understated moody washes and Fraser whispers on "Otterley," the upbeat guitar lines of "Aloysius," or the slightly jazzy touches on "Pandora." The concluding number ends the record on the peak with which it began. "Donimo" starts with a mysterious mix of mock choir sounds, ambient echoes and noises, and Fraser's careful singing before finally exploding into one last heavenly wash of powerful sound; Guthrie's guitar, Raymonde's steady bass, and drum machine smashes provide the perfect bed for Fraser's final, exultant vocals. Treasure lives up to its title and then some as a thorough and complete triumph.
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