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With their third album, TREASURE, the Cocteau Twins settled on what would, from then on, be their primary lineup--vocalist Elizabeth Fraser, guitarist Robin Guthrie, and bassist Simon Raymonde. One of the band's most impressionistic records, it abandons the "phrase" titles of previous records in favor of mythological-sounding one word names, encouraging listeners to make up their own interpretations of the songs. Sound-wise, the band's performance, though not confrontational, is more aggressive, and several tracks, such as "Persephone," find Guthrie experimenting with a harsher guitar sound.

Completists should note that some versions of the CD contain all four tracks from the band's 1985 EP, AIKEA-GUINEA. Standouts include the two opening tracks, "Ivo" and "Lorelei," both of which sound like very sexy baby food commercials, while the epic "Donimo" opens with choral-style vocals over sustained musical tones augmented by glittering chimes, exploding halfway through with a pounding drumbeat and Guthrie's crystalline, effects-laden guitar. Despite the fact that Guthrie has stated in interviews that he is largely unhappy with the album, it remains a favorite among the band's fans and it is almost certainly their most consistently upbeat record.

2003 4AD reissue of 1984 album remastered by guitarist Robin Guthrie.

Recorded at Palladium Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland and Rooster, West London in August and September, 1984.

Cocteau Twins: Elizabeth Fraser (vocals); Robin Guthrie (guitar); Simon Raymonde (bass).

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List Price $11.98 (You save $1.73)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs
Label 4AD
Orig Year 1984
All Time Sales Rank   9086  
CD Universe Part number 2526978
Catalog number 70412
Discs 1
Release Date Jun 03, 2003
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Cocteau Twins
Engineer Jon Turner; Droston J. Madden
Recording Time 41 minutes
Personnel Robin Guthrie - guitar
Elizabeth Fraser - vocals
Simon Raymonde - bass
Additional Info Remastered
Cocteau Twins Treasure Songs


Cocteau Twins Treasure Album Track Listing



Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Ivo  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Lorelei  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Beatrix  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Persephone
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Pandora (For Cindy)  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Amelia  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Aloysius  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Cicely  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Otterley  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Donimo

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Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

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3 stars Strange but Creative
No comparison to Sigur Ros should be given. This sound is one of its own, and is a nice change to anyone who listens. Can't understand what the twins are saying, but thier sweet, melodic voices are peacful.
Submitted by mttables (Los Osos, CA) Verified Buyer
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3 stars Good but not the best introduction to Cocteau Twins
Actually it depends on your point of view. Though still interesting, IMHO "Treasure"-era CT music had begun to lose its "punch". When something is meant to be "otherworldy", I think it should also be strange (i.e. unconventional) and, at times, even scary (i.e. provocative). Like many early fans (1982-1983), I think that when CT music lost this dimension, it lost some of its edge. For newcomers, I strongly recommend that they give it a try with "Head Over Heels" (in particular) or "Lullabies, Vol.1" before "Treasure".
Submitted by Anthony, C.A. (Athens, Greece)
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4 stars Simply Fantastic !!!!!!
This record was released in 1984, when England had The Smiths, Echo and the Bunnymen, Cure, Prefab Sprout and Depeche Mode releasing their best works at the same time. Cocteau Twins were icons of this generation. Extremely fanciful, imaginative, creative. Unfortunately, the world media didn't give them the opportunity to show the world their masterpieces.
Submitted by Marcos (Cuiabá, MT, Brazil)
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5 stars Can there be a more appropriate Title?
Pure, intense aural pleasure. This is a significant album from a significant band. CT at their best. I've listened to these songs since they were released and they never diminish. It is timeless music. This remaster is wonderful. Thank you CT. For this, and for the years of your unique genius. You have given me more enjoyment than any other music i've ever listened to. Period.
Submitted by noemail (Montclair, NJ)
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5 stars The Sigur Ros of the 80es
Like martians singing from the now dried up oceans of the red planet. This is not real.
Submitted by alexandru costache (bucharest, romania)
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