Cocteau Twins - The Pink Opaque album flac
Performer: Cocteau TwinsTitle: The Pink Opaque
Style: Ethereal
Released: 1986
MP3 album: 1653 mb
FLAC album: 1232 mb
Rating: 4.6
Other formats: ASF MOD AC3 MIDI MP1 AA MIDI
Genre: Rock
The Pink Opaque is a 1986 compilation album by Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins, composed of tracks recorded between 1982 and 1985. A joint release by the UK-based 4AD and the American Relativity Records, it was their first official . After signing to 4AD in 1982, Cocteau Twins released three albums and five EPs between the autumn of 1982 and January 1985
Concluding with the similarly album-ending "Musette and Drums" from Head Over Heels, The Pink Opaque is a lovely taster for anyone wanting to discover the peerless early years of the Cocteaus.
Album · 1986 · 10 Songs. The 1986 compilation that introduced Cocteau Twins to American listeners tantalizingly highlights the tensions that define the UK group’s early work; it’s equally eye-opening for both newcomers and longtime fans. Then there’s Lorelei, which pairs Elizabeth Fraser’s heavenly voice with blindingly bright guitars and bells-a vision of pop at its most divine. The Pink Opaque Cocteau Twins.
Band Name Cocteau Twins. Album Name Pink Opaque. Members owning this album3. 1. The Spangle Maker. 5. Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops. 6. From the Flagstones. 10. Musette and Drums. Other productions from Cocteau Twins. Lullabies to Violaine, Vol 1. Mourning Star: The Best of Cocteau Twins.
Concluding with the similarly album-ending "Musette and Drums" from Head Over Heels, The Pink Opaque is a lovely taster for anyone wanting to discover the peerless early years of the Cocteaus. 1 The Spangle Maker Cocteau Twins 4:40. 2 Millimillenary Cocteau Twins 3:36. 3 Wax and Wane Cocteau Twins 3:51. 4 Hitherto Cocteau Twins 3:51. 5 Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops Cocteau Twins 4:10. 6 From the Flagstones Cocteau Twins 3:40. 7 Aikea-Quinea Cocteau Twins 3:56. 8 Lorelei Cocteau Twins 3:42. 9 Pepper-Tree Cocteau Twins 3:57
The Pink Opaque is a 1986 compilation album by Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins, composed of tracks recorded between 1982 and 1985. The Pink Opaque. Compilation album by. Cocteau Twins. After signing to 4AD in 1982, Cocteau Twins released three albums and five EPs between the autumn of 1982 and January 1985. Despite not having American distribution, the band gained popularity there through college radio, particularly with the 1984 single "Pearly Dewdrops' Drops.
LP (12" album, 33 rpm). Cocteau Twins Format: Vinyl. Back in 1986, The Pink Opaque brought together the best of the Cocteau Twins’ early works to become their first official release in the US. Already a cult band on college radio, some classics like ‘Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops’ and ‘Aikea-Guinea’ were given new mixes for this release, while it also featured ‘Millimillenary’, the first run out for incoming band member Simon Raymonde.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | The Spangle MakerWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* |
4:39 |
| 2 | MillimillenaryWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* |
3:38 |
| 3 | Wax And Wane (Remix)Producer – Ivo*Written-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, W. Heggie* |
3:49 |
| 4 | HithertoWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie* |
3:50 |
| 5 | Pearly-Dewdrops' DropsWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* |
4:08 |
| 6 | From The FlagstonesWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie* |
3:38 |
| 7 | Aikea-GuineaWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* |
3:54 |
| 8 | LoreleiWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* |
3:40 |
| 9 | Pepper-TreeWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie*, S. Raymonde* |
3:57 |
| 10 | Musette And DrumsWritten-By – E. Fraser*, R. Guthrie* |
4:36 |
Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – www.lynic.com
Credits
- Design, Photography By – 23 Envelope
- Producer, Performer, Written-By – Cocteau Twins
Notes
Originally released on CD in 1986.This version features barcode and "Made in U.K." description on back cover and new grey CD design.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5014436513022
- Matrix / Runout: www.lynic.com CAD513CD 96810 01
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC 8040 | Cocteau Twins | The Pink Opaque (LP, Comp) | Relativity, 4AD | EMC 8040 | US | 1986 |
| 30CY-1656 | Cocteau Twins | The Pink Opaque (CD, Comp, Promo) | 4AD | 30CY-1656 | Japan | 1987 |
| CAD 3509 | Cocteau Twins | The Pink Opaque (LP, Comp, RE, RM, 180) | 4AD | CAD 3509 | 2015 | |
| CAD CD 513, EMCD 8040 | Cocteau Twins | The Pink Opaque (CD, Comp) | 4AD, Relativity | CAD CD 513, EMCD 8040 | UK & US | 1986 |
| EMCT 8040 | Cocteau Twins | The Pink Opaque (Cass, Comp, Whi) | Relativity | EMCT 8040 | US | 1986 |








