Cocteau Twins show relies too much on recorded tracks
COCTEAU TWINS
With Galaxie 500.
Walter Brown Arena, April 3, 7:30 pm.
By JEREMY HYLTON
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ICAN THINK OF FEW WAYS to spend an evening that are more enjoyable then listening to the Cocteau Twins. The Scottish alternative band's ethereal music mixes equal parts of Elizabeth Fraser's diaphanous vocals and layers of otherworldy guitars. The sound is unique and beautiful.
The current tour focuses mostly on songs from their last album Heaven or Las Vegas. The album is wonderful. Fraser's vocals are barely understandable, but her voice becomes an instrument that conveys more emotion than lyrics ever could. Equally good is the guitar work by Robin Guthrie and bassist Simon Raymonde. Their playing is more skillful than it was on earlier albums, even if it is a bit more conventional.READ THE REST
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