Shower Me With Milk & Kisses

Review Score: (8/10)
Having been a long time and somewhat psychotic fan of this seminal band, I can't help but gush when I hear their name mentioned. Few bands have as intensely loyal a following as the Cocteau Twins. They simply are one of the most unique and genuinely talented bands to have every come down the pike. I have been a huge fan since seeing the video for Carolyn's Fingers. I was hooked. When I listened to Blue Bell Knoll for the first time, I was transported in every sense of the word and have been ever since. While not their best genre-pushing album (and unfortunately their last until further notice), Milk & Kisses is still very good. Just think about the title and you will get a sense of what I think this album is about -- it's about comfort and a sense of finding yourself in the midst of personal trials and tribulations and that "it's a lie" to say you "can't handle" life's ups and downs -- get the lyrics to Halfgifts and you will understand what I mean. From "violaine" (which is now one of my favorite CT tracks) to "calfskin smack" to "treasure hiding" to "seekers who are lovers" -- you get quite a dynamic album that talks of personal strength and maturity (at least when I can make out the words). In addition to this album, I also HIGHLY recommend Twinlights which contains a more "acoustic" version of "rilkean heart" and "halfgifts" from the Milk and Kisses album as well as some old favorites "pink orange red" and "golden vein". A truly memorable companion to the fine music "Milk and Kisses" showers you with.

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