| Artist |
Cocteau Twins |
| Album Title: |
The Pink Opaque |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Ambient/Dream Pop |
| Format |
AIFF 24.96 |
| Released |
01/13/1986 |
| Reissue Date |
00/00/2015 |
| Label |
4AD |
| Catalog No |
NONE |
| Bar Code No |
none |
| Reissue |
Yes |
| Remastered |
Yes |
| Packaging |
Download |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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The Spangle Maker (0:00)
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| 2.
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Millimillenary (0:00)
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| 3.
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Wax and Wane (0:00)
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| 4.
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Hitherto (0:00)
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| 5.
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Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops (0:00)
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| 6.
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From the Flagstones (0:00)
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| 7.
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Aikea-Guinea (0:00)
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| 8.
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Lorelei (0:00)
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| 9.
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Pepper-Tree (0:00)
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| 10.
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Musette and Drums (0:00)
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| Date Acquired |
02/09/2025 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Qobuz |
| Purchase Price |
10.00 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
Notes:
Anthology release prepared primarily for the US market, where it was released by Relativity Records on vinyl and cassette. The CD version was co-released with 4AD and for sale in both territories, with both labels/catalogue numbers on the packaging.
Credits:
Photography By, Design – 23 Envelope
Producer [Produced By] – Cocteau Twins, Ivo (tracks: 3)
Songwriter [All Songs Written By], Performer [Performed By] – Cocteau Twins
Companies, Etc.:
Published By – Beggars Banquet Music
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Analyzed Folder: Cocteau Twins - The Pink Opaque_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR09 -0.20 dB -12.68 dB 01 - The Spangle Maker.aif
DR09 -0.20 dB -11.23 dB 02 - Millimillenary.aif
DR08 -0.21 dB -10.27 dB 03 - Wax and Wane.aif
DR08 -0.68 dB -09.59 dB 04 - Hitherto.aif
DR10 -0.10 dB -12.81 dB 05 - Pearly‐Dewdrops’ Drops.aif
DR09 -0.20 dB -11.46 dB 06 - From the Flagstones.aif
DR08 -0.19 dB -09.04 dB 07 - Aikea‐Guinea.aif
DR08 -0.17 dB -10.13 dB 08 - Lorelei.aif
DR10 -0.21 dB -12.49 dB 09 - Pepper‐Tree.aif
DR08 -0.20 dB -09.84 dB 10 - Musette and Drums.aif
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Number of Files: 10
Official DR Value: DR9
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| Reviews |
All Music Guide Review by Ned Raggett:
After having built up a considerable reputation in the U.K. and Europe, the Cocteaus first fully reached America via this compilation, cherry-picking some of the group's finest moments for this trans-Atlantic co-release between home label 4AD and then-stateside label Relativity. None of the ten tracks had been released in America before, but whoever assembled the release knew exactly what they were doing in terms of whetting appetites. The only absolute rarity on the disc was "Millimillenary," originally turning up on a compilation tape given away by New Musical Express. It's a fine number, recorded soon after Raymonde joined the group -- a good mix of the Cocteaus' instrumental lushness and Fraser's vocal acrobatics. The version of Garlands' "Wax and Wane" included here is slightly remixed and arguably even better than the original, bringing out everything a little more clearly and powerfully. A sage decision was the inclusion of all three tracks from the Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops EP; as flawless as that was, all deserved inclusion, while beginning the compilation with "The Spangle Maker" was also inspired. Other cuts include "Hitherto," "From the Flagstones," "Lorelei," and the then-recent single "Aikea-Guinea." Concluding with the similarly album-ending "Musette and Drums" from Head Over Heels, The Pink Opaque is a lovely taster for anyone wanting to discover the peerless early years of the Cocteaus.
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