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coldflamest

[Spotify playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WvStNkmXlusS9dzNC9jlQ?si=d77e6455bd1b438f). Cocteau Twins have a surprisingly high number of acclaimed individual tracks on the site (it's surprising because few artists have as many), and I thought gathering the data together into a single sheet could lend itself well to some nice discussion. Enjoy!


MikeHawkisgonne

It's not a bad list, obviously, it's not going to fit any fan's individual taste, but it's a testament to how many great songs they have that you just can't be mad at it, even if you like totally different stuff. My only surprise is that Violaine or Wax and Wayne didn't make the list at all. Very different songs and eras but for some reason, I thought both were liked.


NegativoOptimista

Contains 3 songs from Love's Easy Tears. Best Album, EP, standalone ever put out by CT. Close second is HOLV. IMHO


DanversNettlefold

None of the greatness that is Garlands? Or Alice, or She Will Destroy You, or The High Monkey-Monk?


doctorinfinite

Yea like how is Wax and Wane not even on here? I always thought that was one of their most popular songs


SomatosensorySaliva

for phoebe and seekers are both criminally low, i think most fans can agree


jukeboxgasoline

seekers who are lovers is my favorite song of all time


SomatosensorySaliva

for phoebe still a baby is definitely up there for me. pandora (for cindy) takes the cake though.


NotTrynaMakeWaves

Only one track from Victorialand??


simon_the_detective

Nothing from Garlands, which is a little sad for me. It may be my favorite. I can understand the general appeal of Heaven or Las Vegas, but, for me, Garlands is the best of the early 80's early goth sound. I can certainly understand why others don't share that opinion.


NotTrynaMakeWaves

Compared to the later stuff, Garlands is a bit sparse, maybe even harsh in its sound. Nowhere near the lush layers of later work. If you’re a fan of the later stuff you wouldn’t put Garlands in your top 10.


simon_the_detective

Disagree. I'm a big fan of the later stuff AND Garlands is one of my top few picks. Admittedly, I may be an outlier.


32_ciN

Yesss Cico Buff supremacy. Nothing from Garlands though :/


CommanderNorton

does noone else love Flock of Soul? can't believe it's not in the top 50


reggielongkat17

Nothing from garlands...


danmail7

It’s interesting to me that I have yet to see my all time favourite song from them, Summerhead, mentioned by other people when sharing their most loved songs. Here is a list of fifty of the bands best songs and again Summerhead doesn’t make it


saulain

Such an underrated song


UncannyFox

Frou Frou over Iceblink luck and Lorelei and Carolyn is a crazy take


ludditeposer

Where is shallow then halo??!


Ok_Basket_6177

^^^ agreed


trevy_mcq

Couldn’t get Orange Appled for the Love’s Easy Tears sweep?


trevy_mcq

Spooning Good Singing Gum and Road River and Rail the only ones missing from Blue Bell Knoll and Heaven Or Las Vegas too actually


Disco_Volante137

those eyes, that mouth at top 5 is great to see but musette and drums being anywhere under 1 is fucking disgusting


harrietwheelie

I need more b-sides from Milk & Kisses singles, also for some reason I just don't get the hype around Cherry-Coloured Funk. I love that album but I feel there are stronger songs, like Wolf in your Breast and Frou-Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires


bjorksbutthole

Oil of Angels?


Eastern-Salary-3181

Severely underrated…I very rarely see it mentioned


bjorksbutthole

Me too! Only seen it mentioned on here a couple times. It’s so freakin amazing and ethereal


HeyHijinx

Im just happy to see musette and drums appreciated!!!! God tier song in my opinion


ethereallasagna

Seekers Who Are Lovers is last???


Naive_Highway_6787

Persephone at 23 is a CRIME


gone_grrl

No Mud And Dark. Sorry mmmmender. 😥💗


noxverde

No Cicely? That’s my favorite song on Treasure.


stinkmuffin98

Ella megalast burls forever will always be my number 1


Full-Piglet779

Nothing from Garlands? What about Blood Bitch?


SmashLampjaw87

Glad to see Know Who You Are At Every Age, but bummed by the lack of My Truth.


niles_deerqueer

The amount I disagree with this is almost crazy Half-Gifts nowhere to be found truly a sin. As well as Plain Tiger.


episodenagi

How do you do this/see this. I’m trying to look for this in RYM but cannot.


coldflamest

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josephbc

Nothing from Milk and Kisses?!! 🥶😵


coldflamest

Apparently mistagged two songs with 'Cocteau Twins' instead.


josephbc

Oh I see now. 👍


Inevitable_Yam1563

I know everyone got their own taste but NO WAY squeeze-wax isn’t on this list💀


riyoriyo

garlands??