Cocteau Twins - Treasure [Remastered] (CD 2003)

‘Treasure’ is so aptly named – wonderful album rightly revered amongst devotees of Cocteau Twins. The flowering pop sensibilities of its predecessor ‘Head Over Heels’ burst fully into bloom on ‘Treasure’; the band sound so confident and self-assured as they handle a rich variety of styles.

‘Ivo’, ‘Lorelei’ (particularly noteworthy for its thrilling, chiming intro) and the rousing finale ‘Donimo’ are pure melodic pop delights, whilst ‘Beatrix’, Pandora’ and especially ‘Otterley’ display a dreamlike, drifting, almost ambient quality, a sound the band would develop further on 1986’s ‘Victorialand’. ‘Persephone’ and Cicely’ are harder-edged numbers with pre-dominant drum patterns and layers of guitar.

Everyone knows about the remarkable quality of Liz Fraser’s voice, perhaps the single most important ingredient of Cocteau Twins’ unique sound. If you care about easily distinguished lyrics you may be disappointed, but more open-minded listeners can surely only be thrilled by the stunning range and purity of her vocals as they provide the melodic hook for many songs on the record such as ‘Amelia’.

It is hard to believe that this record is nearly 25 years old, it sounds so fresh. A sheer delight from beginning to end.

IN ONE WORD - STUNNING!! THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM THAT THE COCTEAU TWINS EVER MADE AS REMARKED BY JUST ABOUT ANYONE THAT HAS LISTENED TO THEM. YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT ELIZABETH FRAZER IS SINGING ABOUT BUT DO NOT LET THIS PUT YOU OFF. THE INTENSITY OF FEELING THAT IT PRODUCES IS QUITE STAGGERING. THIS IS AN ALBUM THAT SOUNDS LIKE NO OTHER WITH AMAZING VOCALS AND EXQUISITE ELECTRONIC GUITAR WORK. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT ALREADY THEN I RECOMMEND THAT YOU GET IT ASAP!!

When first released on vinyl, the main reason for spending a fortune in upgrading hi-fi in an effort to hear every nuance and become totally immersed in the layers and currents of sound which is Treasures.

Excellent Item just as it was discribed sealed and brand new would recommend the seller!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why? i love the Cocteau Twins!! Also i need to replace some of my much loved and over listened to scratched and jumpy vinyl. i can't give an in depth NME type review as i don't want bore the pants off of anyone.
Cocteau Twins - Treasure. you're either for or against. Most music aficionados will delight in Elizabeth Frazer's and Robin Guthrie's mental landscapes as for most of that's the only place it could exist, they managed to make theirs available to the rest of us!

Dislikes? Nothing . . . . . . .