Performer: Cocteau Twins
Title: Blue Bell Knoll
Country: UK
Released: 1994
Style: New Wave, Ethereal, Darkwave
Rating: 4.1
Votes: 383
Other formats: AA VOC DTS AAC ASF TTA AHX
Blue Bell Knoll Lyrics. While knoll is an archaic form of knell, it is also a small hill or mound such as those said to be the burial mounds of the Sidhe or faerie folk. A bluebell is a plant bearing bell-shaped, blue flowers, esp. a. A European plant, Scilla nonscripta, with grasslike leaves and fragrant, blue-violet flower clusters. c. A plant of the genus Martensia. Blue Bell Knoll" Track Info. Blue Bell Knoll Cocteau Twins.
This is the best album of the Cocteau Twins. It might not be as dramatically gripping as Treasure or as bubble bath luxuriating as Victorialands. It is an introduction to the more 'mature' Cocteau Twins, which set off and then disappeared in the 90's and left for speculation and rumour among its diehard fans.
Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde made this 1988 release less of a creative departure than a consolidation of what they’d accomplished on previous albums, and Blue Bell Knoll can be seen as an appealing sampler of the Cocteaus’ otherworldly aural confections. The atmospheric shadings here range from Caribbean-accented rhythms ( Suckling the Mender ) to acoustic-rock colors ( Ella Megalast Burls Forever ) and mild funk infusions ( Spooning Good Singing Gum ).
New-Wave Cocteau Twins. Members owning this album5. 3. Carolyn's Fingers.
I listened to Blue Bell Knoll for the first time in years and I cried, I just thought it was so lovely. It was quite a difficult time, and I think we just decided to throw ourselves into the creativity. Getting immersed in that process and not worrying about how it would be perceived or the outcome, just going with the flow without expectations, no endgame, just enjoy it, and if it’s not working try something else.
Artist: Cocteau Twins. Album: Blue Bell Knoll (Remastered), 1988. Has been played on. United States 10.
1 | Blue Bell Knoll | 3:25 |
2 | Athol-Brose | 3:00 |
3 | Carolyn's Fingers | 3:08 |
4 | For Phoebe Still A Baby | 3:16 |
5 | The Itchy Glowbo Blow | 3:21 |
6 | Cico Buff | 3:50 |
7 | Suckling The Mender | 3:36 |
8 | Spooning Good Singing Gum | 3:53 |
9 | A Kissed Out Red Floatboat | 4:10 |
10 | Ella Megalast Burls Forever | 3:39 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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cad 807 | Cocteau Twins | Blue Bell Knoll (LP, Album, Ltd, Gat) | 4AD | cad 807 | UK | 1988 |
RCCY-1058 | Cocteau Twins | Blue Bell Knoll (CD, Album, RE) | 4AD, Rock Records (Japan) Co. Ltd. | RCCY-1058 | Japan | 1999 |
30633 | Cocteau Twins | Blue Bell Knoll (CD, Album) | 4AD | 30633 | France | 1988 |
CONTE 121 | Cocteau Twins | Blue Bell Knoll (LP, Album) | Contempo Records | CONTE 121 | Italy | 1988 |
GAD 807 CD | Cocteau Twins | Blue Bell Knoll (CD, Album, RE, RM, RP) | 4AD | GAD 807 CD | US | Unknown |