The Moon and the Melodies
| Cocteau Twins
The Moon and the Melodies
The Moon and the Melodies is a studio album resulting from the collaboration between the members of Scottish dream pop band Cocteau Twins and the American minimalist composer Harold Budd. It was released 10 November 1986 by 4AD. The name "Cocteau Twins" did not appear on the release, which instead credited the band's three members (Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde) and Budd individually. -Wikipedia
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All Music
Too bland to be the best introduction to the music of either, but a welcome addition to the collections of fans of both.
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WXOU Radio
Fraser wraps us in her arms one last time, her empathy matched by the passionate, but controlled explosion brought into existence by Guthrie, Raymonde and Budd.
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God Is in the T.V. Zine
The band went on to hit further spectacular heights during their career, but The Moon and the Melodies remains a real jewel in their crown.
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Exclaim!
Half of the album feels more like an improvised session between Guthrie and Budd (a partnership that will eventually produce many albums together), but "Sea, Swallow Me" is hands down one of the most brilliant things either side has ever put to tape.
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Get Centered
The sparkling minimalism of Harold Budd, met with the immersive exhilaration of the Cocteau Twins, creates an otherworldly union ripe for early a.m. hours
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Hybrid Magazine
This highly produced experiment between the Cocteau Twins and modern pianist Harold Budd, from 1986, is a curious sort of record. All of the compositions are ultra thick and all encompassing.
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Pound for Pound
I definitely recommend this one for those new to either of these artists, as I think it gives a good intro into their respective sounds.
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Only Solitaire
It's just not a great work of art, not if taken in the overall context, at least.
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The Recoup
The Moon and The Melodies is a fine representation of the art of both parties.
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Adrian's Album Reviews
All but a hard-core fan could miss this album out and not actually miss anything important in terms of the groups career.
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Mecca Lecca
Pretty. floating. dream. atmospheric.
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One Shots
It’s fun, right? It’s also hard to work out, but that’s part of the album’s charm.
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