Album: Stars and Topsoil: A Collection (1982-1990) by Cocteau Twins (2000)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: 4AD
Format: Compilation

Description: Stars And Topsoil is a compilation album by the Scottish rock group Cocteau Twins, released on the 4AD label in October 2000. The album features tracks released between 1982 and 1990, covering every Cocteau Twins album from Garlands to Heaven or Las Vegas.

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, 2000s, Compilation, 4AD


Stars And Topsoil is a compilation album by the Scottish rock group Cocteau Twins, released on the 4AD label in October 2000. The album features tracks released between 1982 and 1990, covering every Cocteau Twins album from Garlands to Heaven or Las Vegas.

Stars and Topsoil: A Collection (1982-1990)

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