Cocteau Twins – Head Over Heels LP Vinyl Record

Cocteau Twins – Head Over Heels LP Vinyl Record

Lose yourself in a dream—Head Over Heels is a swirling, emotionally rich milestone from one of the most influential bands in alternative music history, Cocteau Twins. Originally released in 1983, Head Over Heels marked a pivotal moment for the Scottish duo of Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie.

With founding bassist Will Heggie departing just prior to the sessions, the album was created solely by Fraser and Guthrie, resulting in a deeply immersive and experimental sound that helped define the dream pop movement. From the lush melancholia of “Sugar Hiccup” to the dense sonic layers of “Musette And Drums,” each track is a miniature cathedral of sound.

Formed in Grangemouth in 1979, Cocteau Twins pioneered a blend of ethereal textures, atmospheric guitars, and Fraser’s otherworldly, often abstract vocals. Their early work on 4AD Records set the tone for shoegaze, ambient pop, and a host of alternative genres that followed. Though Head Over Heels is among their more challenging records, it remains one of their most rewarding—filled with sonic mystery and emotional resonance.

If you love This Mortal Coil, Slowdive, or Beach House, you’ll love Cocteau Twins’ Head Over Heels.

TRACKLIST

SIDE A

1. When Mama Was Moth
2. Five Ten Fiftyfold
3. Sugar Hiccup
4. In Our Angelhood
5. Glass Candle Grenades

SIDE B

1. In The Gold Dust Rush
2. The Tinderbox (Of A Heart)
3. Multifoiled
4. My Love Paramour
5. Musette And Drums

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Manufacturer 4AD Records Brand Cocteau Twins Pennies 100 Music Genre Alternative / Indie, Pop Dimensions 12″ Preorder No