Album: The Pink Opaque by Cocteau Twins (1985)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: 4AD
Format: Compilation

Description: The Pink Opaque is a 1986 compilation album composed of tracks originally recorded between 1982 and 1985 by Cocteau Twins. A joint release by the UK-based 4AD (the band's label) and the USA-based Relativity Records, it was the band's the first official domestic USA release.

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, 1980s, Compilation, 4AD

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The Pink Opaque is a 1986 compilation album composed of tracks originally recorded between 1982 and 1985 by Cocteau Twins. A joint release by the UK-based 4AD (the band's label) and the USA-based Relativity Records, it was the band's the first official domestic USA release.

The Pink Opaque

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