| Artist |
Cocteau Twins |
| Album Title: |
Treasure |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Ambient/Dream Pop |
| Format |
CD |
| Released |
11/01/1984 |
| Reissue Date |
02/10/2003 |
| Label |
4AD |
| Catalog No |
GAD 412 CD |
| Bar Code No |
6 52637 04122 4 |
| Reissue |
Yes |
| Remastered |
Yes |
| Packaging |
Jewelcase |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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Ivo (3:53)
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| 2.
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Lorelei (3:43)
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| 3.
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Beatrix (3:11)
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| 4.
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Persephone (4:20)
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| 5.
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Pandora (5:35)
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| 6.
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Amelia (3:31)
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| 7.
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Aloysius (3:26)
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| 8.
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Cicely (3:29)
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| 9.
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Otterley (4:04)
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| 10.
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Donimo (6:19)
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| Date Acquired |
06/26/2003 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Tower Records (Chicago) |
| Purchase Price |
10.00 |
Web Links |
All Music Guide Entry
Discogs Entry:
MusicBrainz Entry:
Wikipedia Entry: |
Notes |
Notes:
2003 Remaster by Robin Guthrie
Recorded during August and September, 1984 at Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and Rooster, West London. Thanks to Yvonne and Pierrot for sleeve props.
℗ 1984 4AD Ltd. © 2002 4AD Ltd.
Beggars Banquet Music
Credits:
Artwork [Insert] – 23 Envelope
Engineer – Droston J. Madden, Jon Turner
Mastered By [Remastered] – Robin Guthrie
Producer, Written-By – Cocteau Twins
Companies, Etc.:
Recorded At – Palladium Studios
Recorded At – Rooster Studios
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – 4AD Ltd.
Copyright © – 4AD Ltd.
Published By – Beggars Banquet Music
Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Z16801
Pressed By – Cinram, Olyphant, PA
Barcode and other Identifiers:
Barcode (UPC-A [Text]): 6 52637 04122 4
Barcode (UPC [Scan]): 652637041224
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): wea mfg. OLYPHANT Z16801 M1S4 CI Q9 GAD2 412-2 01
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): wea mfg. OLYPHANT Z16801 Q9 GAD2 412-2 01 M1S2 CI
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi L909
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U7F
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): wea mfg. OLYPHANT Z16801 Q9 GAD2 412-2 01 M1S7 CI
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi L909
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 2U8I
Label Code: LC 05807
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Analyzed Folder: Cocteau Twins - Treasure (2003 Remaster)_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR11 -0.20 dB -12.00 dB 01 - Ivo.aif
DR11 -0.20 dB -12.57 dB 02 - Lorelei.aif
DR11 -0.20 dB -12.68 dB 03 - Beatrix.aif
DR09 -0.80 dB -11.40 dB 04 - Persephone.aif
DR10 -0.20 dB -11.56 dB 05 - Pandora (For Cindy).aif
DR10 -0.80 dB -11.72 dB 06 - Amelia.aif
DR10 -0.62 dB -13.01 dB 07 - Aloysius.aif
DR10 -0.20 dB -12.01 dB 08 - Cicely.aif
DR08 -0.20 dB -10.33 dB 09 - Otterley.aif
DR10 -0.20 dB -12.13 dB 10 - Donimo.aif
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Number of Files: 10
Official DR Value: DR10
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| Reviews |
All Music Guide Review by Ned Raggett:
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.
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| Cover 2 |
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| Cover 3 |
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| Cover 4 |
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| Cover 5 |
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