On This Day: April 14, 1986 – Cocteau Twins Released Victorialand

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On This Day: April 14, 1986 – Cocteau Twins Released Victorialand.

On this day April 14, 1986, Cocteau Twins released their fourth studio album Victorialand, a dreamy and ethereal record that stood apart from anything else in the 80s music scene. Known for their lush soundscapes and Elizabeth Fraser’s otherworldly vocals, the band took a softer, more ambient approach on this release.

Victorialand was recorded without bassist Simon Raymonde, who was working on a project with This Mortal Coil at the time. As a result, the album leaned heavily on Robin...

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