Soaring synths. Pulsing bass. Lucious landscapes. Tom’s and snares pitched for maximum reverb. This is dreampop at its finest, delivered in a way only true pioneers of the genre Cocteau Twins could deliver.
Elizabeth Fraser’s vocals in particular stand out on this record, her mysterious Scottish-tinged soprano floating above dense arrangements like a ray of light cutting through fog. It’s moving, especially when her vocal harmonies are run through effects, panned hard right/left, and used as atmospheric accents.
Heaven or Las Vegas is a soundtrack for a midnight drive to a brand new destination.
Standout Songs: “Cherry-coloured Funk”, “Pitch the Baby”, “Heaven or Las Vegas”
