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Cocteau Twins - Milk and Kisses

Mercury Records LP 1996

Low opening bid price of £20.

This album is in excellent condition. There are some scuff marks on the front due to rubbing as the cover is mainly white , and a faint imprint of the record towards the top, otherwise the cover is in pristine condition. The album has been in storage for most of its existence, and the album has been played only three times! One of those plays has been to verify the condition, and I believe it is as good as perfect.

The record is in absolutely Mint condition. The beautifully covered inner sleeve is also in Mint condition.

Description

"And so to what now appears to be the final Cocteau Twins' album. 1996's 'Milk & Kisses' saw a return to a more vibrant sound and Fraser's unintelligible lyrics. Strangely, for a finale, the mood is largely celebratory as a band soon to call it a day seem more alive than ever in both invention and demeanour.

The opening storm of 'Violaine' is surely one of the heaviest records they have made; an explosion of drama and crashing effects and one which isn't quite representative of the remainder of the record. Better is 'Serpentskirt'; constructed from aching walls of guitar wizardry and Fraser's sighs at their most appealing and despairing. Moving towards the concluding songs, 'Treasure Hiding' begins quietly but soon builds into a trademark exultant chorus whilst 'Seekers Who Are Lovers' is darkly euphoric. In between, happiness is prevalent; Fraser sings of feeling "a deep connection" on first single 'Tishbite', 'Calfskin Smack' is a blissful jangle-fest but the real killer moment is 'Ups'; a track which seems to be part pop and part opera, such is the quality of the beautifully layered harmonies and the enrapturing melody. Granted, 'Milk & Kisses' isn't quite up there with 'Blue Bell Knoll' or 'Heaven Or Las Vegas' but even here the Cocteaus' distinctive sound has retained its magic and can still delight those hearing their music for the first time".

So, if you want to get yourself a copy of the last ever Cocteau Twins LP, here it is!! 

Matrix:

TWINS LP 519501 A1/B1

Track Listing:

1. Violaine
2. Serpentskirt
3. Tishbite
4. Half-Gifts
5. Calfskin Smack
6. Rilkean Heart
7. Ups
8. Eperdu
9. Treasure Hiding
10. Seekers Who are Lovers

Postage/Livraison

Postage is via La Poste Colis Economique. This is not a signed-for service and does not include insurance. It is the cheapest way to send packages. I cannot take responsibility for packages once I have posted them if this service is used. I can offer signed-for services and insurance, but please ask for costs before deciding to bid if this is what you want. Please note, I have only added 1 euro for my packaging etc to La Poste charges.

La livraison est par La Poste Colis Economique. Ce n’est pas une livraison recommandée, est il n’y a pas d’assurance compris. Si vous voulez des autres services, s’il vous plait, demandez-moi avant d’encherir. Actuellement, j’ai ajouté seulement 1 euro pour l’emballage etc aux frais de livraison de La Poste.

En France: 7,00 euros

UK and other EU countries: 9,50 euros

Outside the EU: charges range from 15,50 euros depending on the destination. Please ask in advance.

Buying more than one record will improve the postal charges. Each additional record will cost 2 euros extra. This is the easiest way I can manage it. I can only parcel up to 5 records in any one package. Double albums count as 2 records.

Si vous achetez plus d’un LP, les frais de livraison amélioreront. Chaque LP supplémentaire coûtera 2 euros. Il est le plus facile méthode que je peux utiliser. Je peux seulement empaqueter jusqu’a 5 LP dans un emballage. Les LP doubles comptent comme 2 LP.

Payment

Payment from any country other than France must be by Paypal. You can pay by cheque from a UK bank, but you will suffer a delay in delivery. This is because I must send the cheque back to my bank in the UK and await clearance. I will keep you informed of progress.

En France, on peut payer par Paypal ou par chèque personnel.

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