| Artist |
Cocteau Twins |
| Album Title: |
Blue Bell Knoll |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Ambient/Dream Pop |
| Format |
CD |
| Released |
09/19/1988 |
| Reissue Date |
04/05/2004 |
| Label |
4AD |
| Catalog No |
GAD 807CD |
| Bar Code No |
6 52637 08072 8 |
| Reissue |
Yes |
| Packaging |
Jewelcase |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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Blue Bell Knoll (3:21)
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| 2.
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Athol-Brose (2:59)
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| 3.
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Carolyn's Fingers (3:07)
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| 4.
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For Phoebe Still a Baby (3:14)
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| 5.
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The Itchy Glowbo Blow (3:18)
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| 6.
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Cico Buff (3:45)
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| 7.
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Suckling the Mender (3:31)
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| 8.
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Spooning Good Singing Gum (3:50)
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| 9.
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A Kissed Out Red Floatboat (4:10)
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| 10.
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Ella Megalast Burls Forever (3:39)
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| Date Acquired |
06/26/2003 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Tower Records (Chicago) |
| Purchase Price |
15.00 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
Notes:
2003 Remaster by Robin Guthrie
Issued in a standard clear tray jewel case with a 4-page All songs Universal Music Publishing.
℗ 1988 4AD.
Credits:
Photography By – Juergen Teller
Remastered By – Robin Guthrie
Sleeve – Jeremy Tilston, Paul West
Written-By, Producer – Cocteau Twins
Companies, Etc.:
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – 4AD Ltd.
Published By – Universal Music Publishing
Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Z16809
Pressed By – Cinram, Olyphant, PA
Barcode and other Identifiers:
Barcode (Printed): 6 52637 08072 8
Barcode (String): 652637080728
Matrix / Runout: wea mfg. OLYPHANT Z16809 Q9 GAD2 807-2 02 M1S1 CI
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L909
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U6E
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Analyzed Folder: Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (2003 Remaster)_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR7 +0.00 dB -7.86 dB 01 - Blue Bell Knoll.aif
DR8 +0.00 dB -8.92 dB 02 - Athol‐Brose.aif
DR7 +0.00 dB -8.63 dB 03 - Carolyn's Fingers.aif
DR7 +0.00 dB -8.71 dB 04 - For Phoebe Still A Baby.aif
DR7 -1.00 dB -8.92 dB 05 - The Itchy Glowbo Blow.aif
DR6 -0.50 dB -7.86 dB 06 - Cico Buff.aif
DR7 +0.00 dB -7.95 dB 07 - Suckling The Mender.aif
DR7 +0.00 dB -8.65 dB 08 - Spooning Good Singing Gum.aif
DR7 -0.20 dB -7.93 dB 09 - A Kissed Out Red Floatboat.aif
DR7 +0.00 dB -8.32 dB 10 - Ella Megalast Burls Forever.aif
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Number of Files: 10
Official DR Value: DR7
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| Reviews |
All Music Guide Review by Ned Raggett:
The first Cocteaus album to feature a full-band lineup since Treasure was also their first full studio record released in America, resulting from the group's stateside deal with Capitol. Much to longtime fans' surprise, the Twins in fact were much more content with Capitol than 4AD, hinting at their eventual full departure from that label. This was all well and good, but the trio's new inspiration didn't fully translate into their work, unfortunately. While Blue Bell Knoll has some striking moments that are pure Cocteaus at their best -- the opening title track is especially lovely with a keyboard loop leading into Fraser's ever-wonderful vocals, a light rhythm, and a great final Guthrie solo -- it's still the band's least noteworthy release since Garlands. The feeling throughout is of a group interested in dressing up older approaches that have served them well, but aren't as distinct; the quite-lush arrangements by Guthrie are fine but the songs are a touch more pedestrian. Blue Bell Knoll has enough initial steam, however, to ensure that there are reasons to listen, happily. "Athol-Brose" has the inspirational feel that the Twins can easily create. "Carolyn's Fingers," the clear album standout, is perhaps the strongest individual Cocteau song since "Aikea-Guinea," with Fraser singing against herself over a rough, hip-hop-inspired rhythm while Guthrie peels off a fantastic main guitar melody and Raymonde contributes some supple bass work. After that amazing opening, things slowly but surely slide back a bit; most of the rest sounds okay enough to listen to, but the heartgripping intensity that defines the Twins at their best isn't present.
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