Treasure - 2018 European 4AD label 10-track LP Reissue

2018 issue of the great 3rd album by Scottish ambientish wave or pop trio - originally released way back in 1984 at the very ebb of post punk - The Cure's Robert Smith has said that'Treasure' is the most romantic records ever recorded - he played it as he was getting ready on his wedding day. The Pitchfork Staff puts in into a more conventional review tone when listen the top albums of the 80'es: "Treasure was an adjective for the endlessly inventive melodic lines you'd find buried in these songs, and a verb for what you'd do with them for years to come. With the addition of Simon Raymonde on guitar, the Twins had moved beyond the moody, bass-driven sound of Garlands and come into their signature ethereality." 

The 2018 issue is remastered, pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl and includes download codes - download code - picture cover has the over the top 1984 artwork by 23 Envelopes Vaughan Oliver.

Tracklisting:

Side 1:
1. Ivo 3:53
2. Lorelei 3:43
3. Beatrix 3:11
4. Persephone 4:20
5. Pandora (for Cindy) 5:35

Side 2:
1. Amelia 3:31
2. Aloysius 3:26
3. Cicely 3:29
4. Otterley 4:04
5. Donimo 6:19

All tracks are written by Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde
Recorded August – September 1984 at Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and at Rooster, West London

Credits:

Cocteau Twins
Elizabeth Fraser – vocals, production
Robin Guthrie – guitar, production
Simon Raymonde – bass guitar, production

Technical redits:
Cocteau Twins - Production
Droston J. Madden – engineering
Jon Turner – engineering

Artwork:
Vaughan Oliver - Art Direction, Design

Nigel Grierson - Photography
23 Envelope – sleeve design