Disco de Cocteau Twins: “CD Single Box Set”

The late, great Cocteau Twins' original vinyl releases were a joy and a wonder to those of us who anticipated and marvelled at them in the 80's. It's unfortunate that much of their best material ever was released on 12" singles, never to be re-released on CD compilations or as "bonus tracks"...until this collection appeared. Its availability is waning as time goes on, and the vinyl, for those who can still play it, is either disappearing from the used shops, or increasingly overpriced. So much extraordinary music which far transcends typical "pop/rock" formats is contained in this boxed set, a true treasure chest. Unforgettable songs like "Sigh's Smell of Farewell" and "Quisquose" just aren't available elsewhere, and might never be now that the band's future releases are an uncertain thing. Those who only know and love the Cocteaus from their album recordings, and missed out on all the remarkable singles from the 80s would be well-advised to invest in this important collection, which will surely age well. Music of this quality, beauty, and artistry is timeless.

I was first introduced to Cocteau Twins through this set. To this day, it remains my favorite collection of CT songs, which I enjoy even more than the regular LPs. It is a beautiful overview of the band's many styles and takes you from their harder earlier sound to their later lush compostions. The actual box itself is a lovely collecters item that will blend in nicely with your music collection. A charming, simple set that leaves you breathless and yearning for more. (And I did yearn for more...eventually I collected their entire catalogue.)

i spent years looking for this set. i still remember when it was first released...i tried to find it then, but lost the chance due to the SMART cocteau fans getting there before me!

every disc in this set is magical...liz's voice, angelic with hidden strength and power. the ehteral guitar work... i'm rambling....

the music is unlike any other...the words produce emotion unlike any you've felt before...the mood will send you flying toward a place you've never been before.

cocteau twins. 10 cd set. 1 chance. take it...now

peace

This box set is a critical piece of any Cocteau Twins fan's collection and encompasses almost all of their early EP releases, which are now almost impossible to find anywhere in any format. Many of these tunes were college radio standards in their day. Also includes some unreleased material which can't be had elsewhere. If you like the Cocteaus in particular, or simply have fond memories of the wonderful ambient, guitar-based new-wave music of the 1980s, BUY this set!

Fans of Bauhaus, My Bloody Valentine, Legendary Pink Dots, Joy Division, The Wonder Stuff, Buzzcocks, The Cure, etc... will definitely enjoy this.

Hard to find these days, you'll probably have to buy this limited-edition release used. Decent used copies can be had for little more than the $65 price of the new set when it was in print. Don't pay $300 for a still-wrapped, mint-condition set. Just find one with all the disks in decent condition. You're going to end up ripping and burning them onto two long 19-song CDs anyway - each disk only has 4 songs on it (preserving the 12'' EP format of the originals), so you'll get sick of changing them pretty fast.

I wish the Cocteau Twins would consider re-issuing this, perhaps as a two-disk set for less money.

This CD box set I have owned for years, it is a excellent example of their music spectrum from over 15 years ago to the early 90's. If anyone really wants to experience Cocteau Twins, I suggest this box set!