Heaven or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
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Song Title OriginThe song "Heaven or Las Vegas" is the title track from Cocteau Twins' sixth studio album released in 1990. The song title is said to reflect the balance between heaven (home/family) and Las Vegas (fame/career) in the lives of song creators.
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Song's Musical StyleThis song is a blend of different elements of dream-pop and ethereal wave genres which presents a combination of lyrical mysticism and catchy melodies.
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Album Impact"Heaven or Las Vegas" is frequently cited as the best album by Cocteau Twins. Its reputation as a classic album has only increased over time.
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LineupCocteau Twins at the time of recording comprised of Elizabeth Fraser (vocals), Robin Guthrie (guitar), and Simon Raymonde (bass).
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Lyric CompositionUnlike most of the band's previous works, the lyrics of the song were clearly discernible and seem to reflect Elizabeth Fraser's experiences of motherhood.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has received wide critical acclaim and is often seen as a pivotal track in the dream-pop genre. Pitchfork Media listed it at number 13 in its Top 200 Tracks of the 1990s.
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The Significance of Fraser's Vocal DeliveryDespite the clear lyrics, the meaning of "Heaven or Las Vegas" remains somewhat cryptic, thanks in part to Fraser's distinctive vocal styling that often uses voice as an instrument rather than a medium for clear narrative.
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Chart SuccessThe album "Heaven or Las Vegas", which includes the song, charted higher than any Cocteau Twins album before, reaching No. 7 in the UK charts.
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Video ReleaseThe video for "Heaven or Las Vegas" was released in 1990 and was produced by Angus Cameron.
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Personal ConnectionElizabeth Fraser has admitted in interviews that this song and the album as a whole were written during a happy period in her life, and the upbeat nature of the song reflects that joy.
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Cover Versions"Heaven or Las Vegas" has been covered by several artists including The Weeknd on his Starboy tour in 2017.
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InfluenceDespite the band's dissolution in 1997, the song "Heaven or Las Vegas" and the Cocteau Twins' unique style have continued to influence a wide range of bands in the dream pop and shoegaze movement.
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