"Pitch the Baby" is a song by Cocteau Twins that reflects singer Elizabeth Fraser's experiences with pregnancy and childbirth. Like much of the album "Heaven or Las Vegas," the song represents a shift in Fraser's lyrical style, moving away from her earlier use of nonsensical words and unfamiliar languages toward more tangible, personal themes. The birth of Fraser and fellow band member Robin Guthrie's daughter, Lucy Belle Guthrie, held personal significance for the couple. Both Fraser and Guthrie hoped that becoming parents would provide stability … read more
"Pitch the Baby" is a song by Cocteau Twins that reflects singer Elizabeth Fraser's experiences with pregnancy and childbirth. Like mu… read more
"Pitch the Baby" is a song by Cocteau Twins that reflects singer Elizabeth Fraser's experiences with pregnancy and childbirth. Like much of the album "Heaven or Las V… read more
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) in 1981 and replacing Heggie with multi-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde in 1983. The group earned critical praise for their ethereal, effects-laden sound and the soprano vocals of Fraser, whose lyrics often eschew any recognisable language. They pioneered the 1980s alternative rock subgenre of dream pop. The band's early work drew influence from Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division. Af… read more
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals… read more
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish band active from 1979 to 1997. They were formed in Grangemouth by Robin Guthrie (guitars, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), adding Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) in 1981 and replacing Heggie with multi-inst… read more