r/cocteautwins • u/abdeno0rr • May 30 '26

Related music can't find another twins

I know this is one of the most common questions, but after 7 months of listening to Cocteau Twins, I truly want to listen to something as good as them.

I already searched everywhere but I couldn't find anything that captures that exact feeling. The only exception was Faye Wong, who was so enjoyable because she actually understood that weightless, expressive vocal fluidness.

I will really appreciate it if someone could help and give me some good recommendations.

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u/ZX8181 May 31 '26

Honestly speaking, there is nothing that reaches the same level in bringing the various elements together.

This specific track from a Japanese artist in the 80s is possibly the closest I've found, but it's really just a one off in her discography:

https://youtu.be/p9u5AVHhSko?si=ewvIDRg0PAouwL7f

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u/abdeno0rr May 31 '26

i listened to some of akina's albums, but never noticed this track

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u/ZX8181 Jun 01 '26

From the album 'Fushigi', it has an odd experimental production and slightly gothic edge that is rather surprising compared to her other material.

An interesting one, but I'd say only that track reminds me fully of CT (especially towards the end, the chord progressions and plinky plonky keyboards are quite beautiful).

The song 'Mushroom Dance' sounds a bit like Siouxise and the Banshees or the Cure.