Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (Black Vinyl) folk flourishes in the subtle

flourishes in the subtle

It showcases Mort’s many moods: sweet

" while Khruangbin bassist Laura Lee says it "feels more night time

and religion and his twisted sense of humor crop up on every track

equal parts Alex G’s whimsy and Helvetia’s thunderous dynamics

Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (Black Vinyl) folk flourishes in the subtleFrom the start, Heaven is simply fantastic: on Cherry Coloured Funk, Guthrie's inimitable guitar work chimes leading a low key but forceful rhythm, while Raymonde's grand bass work fleshes it out. Fraser simply captivates; her vocals are the clearest, most direct they've ever been, purring with energy and life. There are many moments of sheer Cocteaus beauty and power, including the title track, with its great chorus. A near perfect album.