Lullabies to Violaine (Singles and Extended Plays 1982-1996)

by Cocteau Twins

Lullabies to Violaine (Singles and Extended Plays 1982-1996) cover art

Gathering their prolific non-album output, this comprehensive four-disc set captures the Scottish trio's complete run of EPs and CD singles. It beautifully traces their evolution from abrasive post-punk origins to the shimmering, delay-drenched heights of ethereal wave. The collection serves as an essential companion to their studio full-lengths, heavily highlighting Elizabeth Fraser's glossolalia and Robin Guthrie's signature guitar textures.

Genres

  • Dream Pop
  • Ethereal Wave

Tracklist

  1. Feathers-Oar-Blades
  2. Alas Dies Laughing
  3. It's All But An Ark Lark
  4. Peppermint Pig (7" Version)
  5. Laughlines
  6. Hazel
  7. Sugar Hiccup (12" Version)
  8. From The Flagstones
  9. Hitherto
  10. Because Of Whirl-Jack
  11. The Spangle Maker
  12. Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops (Alternate Version)
  13. Pepper-Tree
  14. Aikea-Guinea (Alternate Version)
  15. Kookaburra
  16. Quisquose
  17. Rococo
  18. Pink Orange Red
  19. Ribbed And Veined
  20. Plain Tiger
  21. Sultitan Itan
  22. Great Spangled Fritillary
  23. Melonella
  24. Pale Clouded White
  25. Eggs And Their Shells
  26. Love's Easy Tears
  27. Those Eyes, That Mouth
  28. Sigh's Smell Of Farewell
  29. Orange Appled
  30. Iceblink Luck
  31. Mizake The Mizan
  32. Watchlar
  33. Evangeline
  34. Mud And Dark
  35. Summer-Blink
  36. Winter Wonderland
  37. Frosty The Snowman
  38. Bluebeard
  39. Three-Swept
  40. Ice-Pulse
  41. Bluebeard (Acoustic Version)
  42. Rilkean Heart (Acoustic Version)
  43. Golden-Vein (Acoustic Version)
  44. Pink Orange Red (Acoustic Version)
  45. Half-Gifts (Acoustic Version)
  46. Feet-Like Fins
  47. Seekers Who Are Lovers
  48. Violaine
  49. Cherry-Coloured Funk
  50. Tishbite
  51. Primitive Heart
  52. Flock Of Soul
  53. Round
  54. An Elan
  55. Violaine
  56. Smile
  57. Tranquil Eye
  58. Circling Girl
  59. Alice