Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (Black Vinyl) folk & to all the things

& to all the things that feel through you

gym-teacher whistles

It's been a decade since John Carpenter recorded the material that would become Lost Themes

then they were torn apart again by personal and musical issues

the inadequacies of technology

Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (Black Vinyl) folk & to all the thingsFrom the start, Heaven is simply fantastic: on Cherry Coloured Funk, Guthrie's inimitable guitar work chimes leading a low key but forceful rhythm, while Raymonde's grand bass work fleshes it out. Fraser simply captivates; her vocals are the clearest, most direct they've ever been, purring with energy and life. There are many moments of sheer Cocteaus beauty and power, including the title track, with its great chorus. A near perfect album.