Robin Guthrie - Sunflower Stories
by Tony Gaughan
published: 9 / 5 / 2010

Label:
Rocket Girl
Format: CDS
intro
Summery and lush-sounding latest EP from ex-Cocteau Twins member, Robin Guthrie
Robin Guthrie, being one half and co-founder of post punk icons the Cocteau Twins, returns with a 4 track EP of trademark instrumentals best described as lush. The multi instrumentalist/producer/writer has worked with a wealth of bands including Edwyn Collins, John Foxx, This Mortal Coil and Felt. In fact it would probably be easier to name who he hasn't worked with. The title track is a summery and beautifully layered masterpiece, nothing new for anyone familiar with his style, but still hypnotic. Opener 'Horse Heaven' sets the tone beautifully. 'Petals' and 'Slightly Out of Focus' are of a similar vein but nonetheless entrancing and drenched in summer sun. If you don't own any Robin Guthrie material, this is a great starting point and will probably have you seeking out more.
Track Listing:-
1 Horse Heaven2 Petals
3 Slightly Out Of Focus
4 Sunflower Stories
Label Links:-
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interviews |
Interview (2003) |
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Ex-Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie has recently released a solo album of instrumental music, 'Imperial', and has begun work on a second album with his band Violet Indiana. In our second interview with him, Olga Sladeckova talks to him about both projects |
live reviews |
Gate Cinema, London, 12/6/2006 |
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Ex-Cocteau Twin guitarist Robin Guthrie has recently released a second solo album of instrumental music,'Continental' and to promote it recently played a cinema tour of Britain. Olga Slaeckova is impressed at a show in London |
digital downloads
reviews |
3 : 19 (2008) |
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Downbeat, but atmospheric and individual-in-tone-instrumental soundtrack for Spanish cult film '3 :19' from former Cocteau Twins guitarist, Robin Guthrie |
Continental (2006) |
Imperial (2003) |
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