Basics:
- Band: Cocteau Twins
- Album Title: Four-Calendar Cafe
- Release Date: October 18, 1993
- Genre: dream pop, ethereal wave, jangle pop
- Label: Fontana
- Personel: Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde
- When Did I First Hear This: February 18, 2024
- Do I own this album: Yes! On CD
Tracklisting
- Know Who You Are at Every Age *
- Evangeline
- Bluebeard
- Theft, and Wandering Around Lost
- Oil of Angels
- Squeeze-Wax
- My Truth *
- Essence
- Summerhead *
- Pur
Review
I like this album a little more than Heaven or Las Vegas, which I understand is probably an unpopular opinion. I just like the vibe that this album has, it's very mellow and comforting to me. It's ethereal and otherworldly.
My Truth is probably my favorite song on here. To my understanding, the chorus is "You can, you can, you can work through the pain / Or enjoy the pleasure" and I really like those lyrics for a reason I can't put into words. Summerhead is also amazing. I love the harshness of the intro, but still retaining the mellowness of the rest of the album.
Really love this one.
Rating:★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
EDIT: I wrote this a few months back, and I will say that I still love this album, but it's tapered off a little bit. Heaven or Las Vegas is better in my opinion. This is slightly below (or above?) treasure right now.