Cocteau Twins is one of the most influential bands to have ever existed. They were part of a movement known as "ethereal wave", which musically sounded like a much more atmospheric take on The Cure records a la Seventeen Seconds and Faith. They would go on to have a heavy influence on dream pop and even post-rock, a wonderful example of the latter heard in the final minutes of "Musette And Drums". The atmosphere here works very well, and goes through moments of tension, like on "When Mama Was Moth", moments of smooth contentness as on "Glass Candle Grenades" and "Multifoiled", and moments of melancholy, as heard on "Musette And Drums". There isn't necessarily a standout track here, but most of the songs are very good and the album certainly sounds well rounded and complete. In summation, it's a great early release from one of the most influential and under-appreciated bands in the world.
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