the sister thread to the cocteau twins...the best selling act on 4AD, and another all time favorite. ethnic/world influences mixed with neoclassical and post-punk, with both a soulful baritone reminiscent of scott walker and an intense echolalia-laden female voice to balance the scales. seriously IMMENSE band. also a catch-all thread for all solo outings and soundtrack work from brendan perry, lisa gerrard, etc.

if you're already familiar with these guys, also recommed: collection d'arnell~andrea, in the nursery, black tape for a blue girl, etc.

the band has been more or less reunited since 2005, and are gearing up to record a new record due for release in 2012, the first since 1996. there are currently two free digital EPs available of live material recorded on the 2005-6 tour, entitled live happenings.