Pearls covered in dirt...

Review Score: (4/10)
That's what you'll find on Four Calendar Cafe. Make sure you have the patience to survive pure boredom and lack of soul until you reach the divine Squeeze-Wax, which in reality is one of the two only true Cocteau-spirited songs on this album.

The Cocteau Twins were always masters at creating sweet, atmospheric, romantic and meaningful music without ever getting soppy or too pathetic (the wonderful Aikea-Guinea will attest to that), but on this record, all that is sweet is revolting. Honestly. Save for aforementioned Squeeze-Wax and Summerhead, this one belongs in the bin.

Thank god they recovered before their last effort.

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