Lullabies to Violaine, Volume 2
Cocteau Twins · 2006
106 min · 27 tracks · post-punk · gothic rock · dream pop
A shimmering collection of dreamlike melodies that merge haunting vocals with ethereal instrumentals.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it features remixes by Mark Clifford that introduced a new audience to Cocteau Twins' sound, revitalizing interest in their work. Additionally, it received positive critical reception for its nostalgic yet fresh take on the band's ethereal soundscapes, reaffirming their status as pioneers in the genre.
- Best for
- dreamy soundscapes for calm moments wave-like pacing for reflective listening haunting vocals for emotional depth
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Lullabies to Violaine, Volume 2' came during Cocteau Twins' period of reduced activity after their initial breakup in 1997. This compilation followed their earlier works and showcased both unreleased tracks and remixed versions, underscoring their lasting influence on the dream pop genre by revisiting and reinterpreting past material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Elizabeth Fraser· The Know
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Evangeline Standout 4:29
- 2 Mud and Dark 3:40
- 3 Summer-Blink 3:10
- 4 Winter Wonderland 2:51
- 5 Frosty the Snowman 2:55
- 6 Bluebeard Standout 3:54
- 7 Three-Swept 3:37
- 8 Ice-Pulse 3:46
- 9 Bluebeard (acoustic version) 3:05
- 10 Rilkean Heart (acoustic version) 2:21
- 11 Golden-Vein (acoustic version) 2:50
- 12 Pink Orange Red (acoustic version) 4:30
- 13 Half-Gifts (acoustic version) 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 Feet-Like Fins (Mark Clifford remix) 5:31
- 2 Seekers Who Are Lovers (Mark Clifford remix) 5:40
- 3 Violaine (Mark Clifford remix) 5:07
- 4 Cherry-Coloured Funk (Mark Clifford remix) 5:46
- 5 Tishbite 3:12
- 6 Primitive Heart 4:07
- 7 Flock of Soul 3:36
- 8 Round 3:36
- 9 An Elan 4:36
- 10 Violaine Standout 3:47
- 11 Smile 4:27
- 12 Tranquil Eye 3:53
- 13 Circling Girl 3:33
- 14 Alice 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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