Cocteau Twins - GarlandsOriginally released in June of 1982, the debut album by the Cocteau Twins is considered far darker than some of their later offerings, being influenced by Siouxsie and the Banshees, early Cure and the Birthday Party. During this early period, Will Heggie's bass played a significant role in defining their sound, giving it a darker and heavily rhythmic, earthy texture. This combined with Robin Guthrie's minimalistic and heavily effected guitar

unrelenting punk

as well as their intent to carry on the soul / R&B tradition

but outside the gates

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Bouchaudon says “One of the most important points we tried to focus on was the place given to each instrument

returning in its last stage to a more intimate and handmade feel

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It tells of a world over-connected through cell phones and information

Batteaux's eponymous album somehow sounds magically timeless

They never recorded much themselves

Steven Soles - Shake The Dust

ShadowParty burst through your speakers