Cocteau Twins – Treasure (1984/2018) [HDTracks FLAC 24bit/44,1kHz]

“Treasure” is the third studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins. It was released on 1 November 1984 by 4AD. With this album, the band settled on what would, from then on, be their primary lineup: vocalist Elizabeth Fraser, guitarist Robin Guthrie and bass guitarist Simon Raymonde. This new lineup also coincided with the development of the ethereal sound associated with the band’s music.

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.

Tracklist:
01 – Ivo
02 – Lorelei
03 – Beatrix
04 – Persephone
05 – Pandora (For Cindy)
06 – Amelia
07 – Aloysius
08 – Cicely
09 – Otterley
10 – Donimo

Produced by Cocteau Twins.

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