Released: 23/08/24
Almost forty years after its release, The Moon and the Melodies by Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd is being reissued on vinyl, remastered from the original tapes by Robin Guthrie. The album stands out in the Cocteau Twins' catalog for its ethereal, largely instrumental sound, shaped by Budd’s free-form ambient improvisations. It followed Victorialand and hinted at a new direction for the band, though they never pursued it again. Over time, it has gained a devoted following, with tracks like “Sea, Swallow Me” becoming popular on Spotify and TikTok. Despite its understated origins, the album’s unique, unplanned creation captured a moment of creative joy between friends, a sentiment that resonates with its lasting appeal.