This Mortal Coil
UK
Formed: 1983
Died: 01 January 1991
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Dream Pop, College Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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The gothic dream pop collective This Mortal Coil was one of the most representative bands on the 4AD label, not least because they were run by 4AD president and co-founder Ivo Watts-Russell. Whether they played covers (of Watts-Russell's favorite artists) or originals, their material epitomized the haunting, ethereal sound that came to be associated with the label. Lush, swirling arrangements drenched in echo, reverb, and other effects were the project's stock-in-trade, often approaching ambient music. A rotating cast of vocalists and musicians...
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