The Spangle Maker

The Spangle Maker
EP by Cocteau Twins
Released	April 2, 1984
Recorded	Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and Rooster Studios, London
Genre	Dream pop, ethereal wave
Length	18:30
Label	4AD - BAD405
Producer	Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins chronology
Sunburst and Snowblind (1983) The Spangle Maker (1984) Treasure (1984)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

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.^[2]

"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.

Track listing

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

12": 4AD / BAD 405 (UK)

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

7": 4AD / AD 405 (UK)

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

CD: 4AD / BAD 405 CD (UK)

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

References

1. Allmusic review
2. "The Spangle Maker" discography page from official Cocteau Twins website

External links

• "The Spangle Maker" at discogs.com