- ethereal, rock, dream pop
- 33 min
- 9 tracks
- 4AD
Victorialand is the fourth studio album by Scottish rock band Cocteau Twins, released by 4AD in 1986. Working without bassist Simon Raymonde, vocalist Elizabeth Fraser and guitarist/producer Robin Guthrie opted for a subtler sound on the album.
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Character-led, grave, earnest and contemplative.
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- contemplativerelentless
- resolvedopen-ended
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- AllMusic4/5 ★
- The Encyclopedia of Popular Music3/5 ★
- MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide3/5 ★
- Martin C. Strong8/10
- Record-JournalB−
- The Rolling Stone Album Guide4/5 ★
- Spin Alternative Record Guide8/10
- Uncut2/5 ★
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Tracks
- 1Lazy Calm6:36
- 2Fluffy Tufts3:06
- 3Throughout the Dark Months of April and May3:05
- 4Whales Tails3:16
- 5Oomingmak2:42
- 6Little Spacey3:26
- 7Feet‐Like Fins3:26
- 8How to Bring a Blush to the Snow3:50
- 9The Thinner the Air3:16
9 tracks, 33 minutes.
About the album
- Artist
- Cocteau Twins
- Label
- 4AD
- Released
- 1986
- Type
- Album
- Format
- CD
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