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

by Cocteau Twins

Lullabies to Violaine (Singles and Extended Plays 1982-1996) cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 21 November 2005
  • Label: 4AD
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 3:50:23
  • Community rating: 4.24/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: John Fryer, Alan Rankine

Album Notes & Community Reviews

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

Descriptors: atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Feathers-Oar-Blades (4:26)
  2. Alas Dies Laughing (3:38)
  3. It's All But An Ark Lark (8:04)
  4. Peppermint Pig (7" Version) (3:24)
  5. Laughlines (3:19)
  6. Hazel (2:49)
  7. Sugar Hiccup (12" Version) (3:37)
  8. From The Flagstones (3:38)
  9. Hitherto (3:52)
  10. Because Of Whirl-Jack (3:26)
  11. The Spangle Maker (4:40)
  12. Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops (Alternate Version) (4:47)
  13. Pepper-Tree (3:58)
  14. Aikea-Guinea (Alternate Version) (3:57)
  15. Kookaburra (3:18)
  16. Quisquose (4:10)
  17. Rococo (3:05)
  18. Pink Orange Red (4:37)
  19. Ribbed And Veined (3:55)
  20. Plain Tiger (4:01)
  21. Sultitan Itan (3:49)
  22. Great Spangled Fritillary (4:02)
  23. Melonella (4:01)
  24. Pale Clouded White (4:59)
  25. Eggs And Their Shells (3:04)
  26. Love's Easy Tears (3:35)
  27. Those Eyes, That Mouth (3:38)
  28. Sigh's Smell Of Farewell (3:34)
  29. Orange Appled (2:49)
  30. Iceblink Luck (3:15)
  31. Mizake The Mizan (3:00)
  32. Watchlar (3:16)
  33. Evangeline (4:29)
  34. Mud And Dark (3:40)
  35. Summer-Blink (3:10)
  36. Winter Wonderland (2:51)
  37. Frosty The Snowman (2:55)
  38. Bluebeard (3:54)
  39. Three-Swept (3:37)
  40. Ice-Pulse (3:46)
  41. Bluebeard (Acoustic Version) (3:05)
  42. Rilkean Heart (Acoustic Version) (2:21)
  43. Golden-Vein (Acoustic Version) (2:50)
  44. Pink Orange Red (Acoustic Version) (4:30)
  45. Half-Gifts (Acoustic Version) (4:14)
  46. Feet-Like Fins (5:31)
  47. Seekers Who Are Lovers (5:40)
  48. Violaine (5:07)
  49. Cherry-Coloured Funk (5:46)
  50. Tishbite (3:12)
  51. Primitive Heart (4:07)
  52. Flock Of Soul (3:36)
  53. Round (3:36)
  54. An Elan (4:36)
  55. Violaine (3:47)
  56. Smile (4:27)
  57. Tranquil Eye (3:53)
  58. Circling Girl (3:33)
  59. Alice (4:27)

Credits

  • Chris Bigg - artwork [assistant]
  • Roger Newbrook - artwork [images]
  • Elizabeth Fraser - performer, written-by
  • Simon Raymonde - performer, written-by
  • Will Heggie - performer, written-by
  • John Dent - transferred by [analog tape transfers]
  • Ben Blakeman - guitar [additional]
  • Dick Smith - written-by

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