| 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 |
| Label |
4AD |
| Catalog No |
CAD 412 CD |
| Bar Code No |
none |
| Packaging |
Jewelcase |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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Ivo (3:54)
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| 2.
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Lorelei (3:42)
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| 3.
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Beatrix (3:11)
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| 4.
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Persephone (4:25)
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| 5.
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Pandora (5:31)
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| 6.
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Amelia (3:29)
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| 7.
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Aloysius (3:26)
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| 8.
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Cicely (3:27)
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| 9.
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Otterley (3:59)
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| 10.
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Donimo (6:11)
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| Date Acquired |
01/01/1985 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Northern Lights |
| Purchase Price |
15.00 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
Notes:
Standard jewel case with 4 page insert.
Originally released in 1984.
Recorded during August and September 1984 at Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and Rooster, West London.
Beggars Banquet Music
℗ & © 1984 4AD
This version has "Made in France by M.P.O." printed on label side of disc.
Credits:
Artwork [Insert By] – 23 Envelope
Engineer – Droston J. Madden*, Jon Turner
Producer, Written-By – Cocteau Twins
Companies, Etc.:
Recorded At – Palladium Studios
Recorded At – Rooster Studios
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – 4AD
Copyright © – 4AD
Published By – Beggars Banquet Music
Made By – MPO
Barcode and other Identifiers:
Barcode: none
Matrix / Runout: CAD 412 MPO 01 @
SPARS Code (Boxed): A·A·D
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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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