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- Date Released: October 1, 1984
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Goth, Alternative
- Label: 4AD
As seductive as a Narnian Snow Queen.
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We Say...
Few can claim to be more adept at wrapping a song in sparkling splendour and offering a fleeting glimpse of beauty than the Cocteaus. As seductive as a Narnian Snow Queen, Liz Fraser’s elongated vowel sounds and peculiar phrasing tease her words into seductive threads of lace with which to drape each track in luxury. This remarkable performance is ably supported by cavernous programmed drums and an eclectic mix of heavily-treated guitar lines, fashioned by Robin Guthrie. Whether conjuring a medieval courtyard for the stately “Beatrix” or ringing forth with delicate chimes throughout the gorgeous “Aloysius,” these effects-enhanced strings provide a perfect complement to the outstretched hand of velveteen romance.
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They Say...
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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| 01. |  |
Ivo |
3:53 |
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| 02. | |
Lorelei |
3:43 |
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| 03. | |
Beatrix |
3:12 |
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| 04. | |
Persephone |
4:20 |
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| 05. | |
Pandora |
5:35 |
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| 06. | |
Amelia |
3:31 |
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| 07. | |
Aloysius |
3:26 |
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| 08. | |
Cicely |
3:29 |
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| 09. | |
Otterley |
4:04 |
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| 10. | |
Donimo |
6:19 |
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10 Total Tracks, 41:32 Total Length
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Credits
- Cocteau Twins - Composer // Cocteau Twins - Producer // Cocteau Twins - Main Performer // Elizabeth Fraser - Vocals // Robin Guthrie - Guitar // Robin Guthrie - Guitar // Robin Guthrie - Guitar // Jon Turner - Engineer // Drostan Madden - Engineer
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