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Victorialand, Cocteau Twins fourth album, was released in spring 1986. The largely acoustic, non-percussive album was made with Elizabeth and Robin, while Simon was working on This Mortal Coil's second album, Filigree & Shadow. Dif Juz label mate Richard Thomas guested on tabla and saxophone. The Guardian said "Its not quite ambient, but its definitely not rocknroll even by the Cocteaus standards, building on the moments of guitar shimmer from the previous years EPs, while also stripping back at poinThis is Victorialands first vinyl pressing since the 80s, with this version cut at 33 RPM.Cocteau Twins: 'Victorialand (2020 Repress)