Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (LP)

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (LP)

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Description

Released in 1988, Blue Bell Knoll is the fifth studio album by the Scottish dream pop band Cocteau Twins. The album features lush, ethereal soundscapes built on shimmering guitars, atmospheric synths, and Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive, otherworldly vocals, creating a deeply immersive and hypnotic experience. With its blend of textured, ambient melodies and abstract lyrics, Blue Bell Knoll became a pivotal work in the development of the dream pop and shoegaze genres.

Track List

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" 4:10
10. "Ella Megalast Burls Forever" 3:39

Artist Bio

Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band known for their ethereal, dream-pop sound characterized by lush, layered instrumentation and the distinctive, otherworldly vocals of Elizabeth Fraser. Their music, often described as atmospheric and haunting, helped define the shoegaze and alternative genres in the 1980s and 1990s.

Label

4AD

Genre(s)

Dreampop