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| Head Over Heels | 
| Artist: Cocteau Twins
Label: Vinyl 180 / Virtual
Category: Music
List Price: $24.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (16 reviews)
Sales Rank: 319346
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: LP Record
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 12.4 x 0.4
UPC: 881626500514
EAN: 0881626500514
ASIN: B001EKUHTO
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | When Mama Was Moth | | • | Five Ten Fiftyfold | | • | Sugar Hiccup | | • | In Our Angelhood | | • | Glass Candle Grenades | | • | In the Gold Dust Rush | | • | The Tinderbox (Of a Heart) | | • | Multifoiled | | • | My Love Paramour | | • | Musette and Drums |
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Album Description
Cocteau Twins' classic 1983 album, remastered from the original analogue tapes. 180g vinyl. The new sleeve artwork is printed on heavyweight 350g double white board, picture labels and heavyweight inner bag.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
The greatest Cocteau Twins album August 7, 2003
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
When I first heard this album I was 19 years old working as an import buyer for Tower records in Portland, Oregon, I am now 39. And after 20 years there still hasn't been a record like it. The year this album came out Michael Jackson's Thriller album was on it's way to becoming the greatest selling album of all time. My main contact at an import distributor company told me of a new album called "Head Over Heels", by a group called Cocteau Twins that was getting rave reviews in Europe. For me personally I was sick to death of the music that was popular at the time and I decided to buy two copies, one for the store and one for me. When I took it home and listened to it I knew I was listening to a kind of music that had never been made before. After doing research, I discovered that this was actually their third recording, after "Garlands", and "Sunburst and Snowblind" and bought copies for me and the store of these records as well, and after this I became their biggest fan. I also found out that it was two 20 year old people, named Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie responsible for all that you hear. Ladies and Gentlemen, this record is a masterpiece. "Head Over Heels" is tied with "Victorialand" as my favorite Cocteau Twins record, but it is my favorite album of all time. From the incredible opening of "When Mama Was Moth", to the orgasmic ending of "Musette and Drums", this album is the best album ever made, in my opinion. Let me review my five favorite songs off of "Head Over Heels". 1)"Musette and Drums". It was after hearing this song for the first time, that I became their greatest fan. It was and still is my favorite song of all time. The last two minutes of this song is the greatest piece of music ever recorded. And understand that everything you are listening to is made by two people. This song is incredible. And after it is over, play it again. 2)"My Love Paramour". The sexiest, and most erotic song they have ever done. Pure genius. 3)"In Our Angelhood". Pure Rock and Roll, Cocteau Twins style. 4)"In The Gold Dust Rush". Angelic and beautiful. There is a part of this song that sounds likes an airplane is about to crash, it is actually the music spinning. Listen to it loud, and you will hear what I mean. Incredible production. 5)"The Tinderbox(of a Heart)". This song makes me feel like I am out looking at the ocean watching the tide roll in. I have this album to thank to having an open mind to listening to music. I learned to have patience and tolerance of all kinds of things because of this record. I rate this album the greatest along with the group that created it.
 Beautiful June 16, 2003
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Few words can ever describe that magic that the Cocteau's put down on record and this only continues that. It's not as harsh or a little frightening as Garlands but it makes for great listening. Enjoy!
Perfect Music February 9, 2003
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
the Cocteau Twins continue making their beautiful music with "Head Over Heels." I can't even pick a favorite track because I love all of them. The songs vary from dreamy (Sugar Hiccup), to eerie (Five Ten Fifty Fold), to even kinda darkly jazzy (Multifoiled). If you liked "Treasure," you'll love "Head over Heels" and you should own it.
Unrestrained Beauty. October 27, 2002
Most albums feature music which reveals the era in which they were recorded. But "Head Over Heels" by Scotland's Cocteau Twins doesn't sound like it belongs to ANY era, even though it was released in 1983. A beautiful rush of etheral magic, "Head Over Heels" stands in a class of its own. The slow-moving opener "When Mama Was Moth" has vocalist Liz Frazer delivering hypnotic (yet incoherent) chants, while the brooding "The Tinderbox (of a Heart)" marches along in all its dark glory. Things get upbeat in "In Our Angelhood" with great melange of guitars, and the single "Sugar Hiccup" holds up well. I've owned this CD since my days in college, and I like it more with each listen. The melodies these guys craft are some of the most beautiful I have ever heard. Mainstream listeners may not realize it, but the Cocteau Twins are among the most influential acts of the last 25 years, developing a unique and distinguished sound that would inspire later genres known as trip hop and ambient. Press "play" and allow the Cocteaus to take you to another world.
Unbelievably Silky May 26, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Not very often do you hear music that transcends language - this one did it for me. Even though much of the lyrics cannot be understood, one connects immediately to the silky-smooth vocals and the almost-magical guitar tracks. A colleague of mine said I'd love the Cocteau Twins if I liked Jazz-Fusion (I do!). He got me a couple of his CDs, and I couldn't give them back! All I can say is, a 1000-word review is not going to do much. Go buy one; own one and you'll understand.
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