The Spangle Maker

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Released April 2, 1984 The Spangle Maker (1984) Treasure (1984) Release date 2 April 1984 Label 4AD		Length 18:30 Artist Cocteau Twins Producer Cocteau Twins

Recorded Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and Rooster Studios, London Genres Ethereal wave, Alternative rock, Gothic rock

Cocteau twins the spangle maker ep

The Spangle Maker is an EP by the Scottish post-punk band Cocteau Twins, released on 4AD in April 1984. It was the first recording to be issued after bassist Simon Raymonde joined the band. The EP featured two versions of "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", and two B-sides. All three songs appeared in the band's live set.

"The Spangle Maker" and "Pepper-Tree" were recorded at the Palladium Studios in Edinburgh and mixed at Rooster in West London. "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" was recorded at Rooster.

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Track listing

All songs written by Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde.

12": 4AD / BAD 405 (UK)

"The Spangle Maker" - 4:40
"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" - 5:13
"Pepper-Tree" - 3:57

7": 4AD / AD 405 (UK)

"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" (7-inch version)- 4:11
"Pepper-Tree" - 3:57

CD: 4AD / BAD 405 CD (UK)

"The Spangle Maker" - 4:40
"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" (12-inch version) - 5:13
"Pepper-Tree" - 3:57
"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" (7-inch version) - 4:11

CD version released in 1991

Personnel

Elizabeth Fraser - vocals

Robin Guthrie - guitar

Simon Raymonde - bass

Additional personnel

John Madden - recording engineer ("Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops"), mixing engineer

Jon Turner - recording engineer ("The Spangle Maker", "Pepper-Tree")

Songs

1The Spangle Maker
2Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops5:14
3Pepper-Tree3:58

References

The Spangle Maker Wikipedia

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