Heaven Or Las Vegas

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a b Perry, Andrew (October 1990). "Viva Las Vegas". Select. No.4. p.95. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021 . Retrieved 28 January 2023. Morton, Rob (2006). Dimery, Robert (ed.). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. New York: Universe. pp. 634. ISBN 0789320746. Riley, Danny (1 August 2014). "Cocteau Twins – Blue Bell Knoll/Heaven or Las Vegas (Reissue)". The Quietus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018 . Retrieved 8 August 2017.

The 30 Best Dream Pop Albums". Pitchfork. 16 April 2018. p.3. Archived from the original on 24 April 2018 . Retrieved 24 April 2018. Lorusso, Marissa (24 July 2017). "The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women". NPR. Archived from the original on 25 July 2017 . Retrieved 4 August 2017. The band took on new familial responsibilities as bassist Simon Raymonde married his first wife, Karen, and vocalist Elizabeth Fraser was expecting her first child with guitarist and co-founder Robin Guthrie. [12] The latter's cocaine habit previously "escalated" during the recording process for Blue Bell Knoll; [13] Fraser and Raymonde believed that the new baby would prove a diversion from Guthrie's dependency and allow the pair to "play [as] happy families." [12] Their wishes did not pan out, with Guthrie relying heavily on drugs as the band developed Heaven or Las Vegas, causing him to experience "deep" paranoia and mood swings. [13] [10] His relationship with Fraser grew increasingly strained as a result. [14] a b c d e Aston, Martin. "Searching for Heaven". 4AD. Archived from the original on 14 December 2015 . Retrieved 8 August 2017.

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The album title was suggested by Lawrence (Hayward) of Denim/Felt, who liked the line from the song of the same name.

There was salvation in [Fraser's vocals and lyrics] too, in terms of helping save her relationship with [Guthrie], the joy of bringing a baby into the world that they could love. It did give them a new lease of life, and it gave the album an energy and vibrancy. It was very easy to make the music. [10] LeMay, Matt (17 November 2003). "Top 100 Albums of the 1990s – 090: Cocteau Twins Heaven or Las Vegas". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016 . Retrieved 15 October 2018. a b Aston, Martin (October 1990). "The Cocteau Twins: Heaven Or Las Vegas". Q. No.49. Archived from the original on 20 June 2000 . Retrieved 15 October 2018. a b "Cocteau Twins: 'Blue Bell Knoll' and 'Heaven or Las Vegas' LP Represses Coming this July". 4AD. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 13 February 2016 . Retrieved 5 August 2017. Music Direct reserves the right to select the carrier and ship method within the terms of this offer.a b c "Heaven or Las Vegas is 26 today". Form. 17 September 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016 . Retrieved 5 August 2017. Phillips, Shaun (15 September 1990). "Heaven scent". Sounds. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021 . Retrieved 28 January 2023. Martin, Aston (2013). Facing the Other Way: The Story of 4AD. London: HarperCollins Publishers Limited. ISBN 978-0007489619. OCLC 853505613. Music Direct reserves the right to change the terms of this promotion or discontinue this offer at any time.

Albums to Hear Before you Die: Artists beginning with C". The Guardian. London. 19 November 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013 . Retrieved 3 January 2013. Cocteau Twins released their fifth album, Blue Bell Knoll, in 1988. Despite signing a major label deal with Capitol Records, the band declined to promote it extensively but nevertheless shot a video for "Carolyn's Fingers" which was issued as a single only in the US. The album was not supported by a tour. [10] The band brought on a manager for the first time as they had run into tax trouble previously. Watts-Russell, 4AD president at the time, reportedly "didn't care" for the new manager and his relationship with the band began to sour. [11] I think that is a bit too dismissive Jim. Granted that i totally agree with you that Head Over Heels, Treasure and Blue Bell Knoll are their 3 best albums, just limiting an inquisitive fans listening to these and the early singles would be a real shame.

a b Raggett, Ned. " Heaven or Las Vegas – Cocteau Twins". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018 . Retrieved 30 March 2018. EDIT: I still stand by much of what I've written above, but this does sound way better through some headphones rather than speakers in my experience. The album master on vinyl is very bassy and sounds bloated on my stereo system, but through some nice bright headphones, it's manageable. If you're dead set on getting a quality copy of this album, go for the original pressing or even the CD. Putting my heart on the table, I admit this was never my favorite Cocteau Twins album (that honor is reserved for Treasure). However, I know that for many a Cocteau Twins fan, Heaven or Las Vegas is the popular peak. It was their final for the 4AD label (their record company home in England) and it reached number seven in the UK, their highest charting release.

The music does sound a lot like the cover image, especially Guthrie's über-lovely guitar-lines that coat the songs with a sweet heady warmth until along with Fraser's voicings they're nearly bursting with beauty, really like only most things this most unique band does here, or ever did - I associate this record mostly with springtime because of the balance of warmth and chill it has, and also the songs have that same kinda power and mystery as those deep spring nights that are so full of the promise of summer even in the comfort of their darkness... a b c Deusner, Stephen (16 July 2014). "Cocteau Twins: Blue Bell Knoll/ Heaven or Las Vegas". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022 . Retrieved 16 July 2014. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. The 100 greatest British albums". The Observer. London. Archived from the original on 8 April 2016 . Retrieved 3 January 2013.That album is one of two getting a deluxe vinyl reissue this week via 4AD. It’s certainly a pivotal album in their career, but not necessarily one of their best. Did the Cocteau Twins tame some of their wilder elements for American audiences? Or did the prospect of reaching a whole new continent of ears even enter their minds when they recorded these songs? Blue Bell Knoll sounds minimalist, workmanlike at times, never quite matching the rapturous invention of Treasure. It’s their airiest, cottoniest album, with an enticing use of space on the production but with hooks that sound oddly restrained. As a result, it can sound as monochromatic as its album cover.