Album: Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins (1990)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: 4AD
Format: Album

Description: Heaven or Las Vegas is the sixth album by Scottish rock group Cocteau Twins, their last for the music label 4AD. In terms of chart positions, it is the most successful Cocteau Twins album, reaching number seven in the UK. Despite 4AD president Ivo Watts-Russell proclaiming it one of the best-ever releases on his label, he released the group from their contract at the end of 1990 because his relationship with the band had soured.

Artist Background: A group whose distinctly ethereal and gossamer sound virtually defined the enigmatic image of the record label 4AD, Cocteau Twins were founded in Grangemouth, Scotland, in 1979. Taking their name from an obscure song from fellow Scots Simple Minds, the Cocteaus were originally formed by guitarist Robin Guthrie and bassist Will Heggie and later rounded out by Guthrie's girlfriend Elizabeth Fraser, an utterly unique performer whose swooping, operatic vocals relied less on any recognizable langu... Part of the Grangemouth, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Sundays, Slowdive, Pale Saints, This Mortal Coil

Music Scene: Part of the Grangemouth, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1990s, Album, 4AD

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Heaven or Las Vegas is the sixth album by Scottish rock group Cocteau Twins, their last for the music label 4AD. In terms of chart positions, it is the most successful Cocteau Twins album, reaching number seven in the UK. Despite 4AD president Ivo Watts-Russell proclaiming it one of the best-ever releases on his label, he released the group from their contract at the end of 1990 because his relationship with the band had soured.

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