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This Mortal Coil was not a band. Nor were they a clever Shakespearian moniker for a solo artist. Rather it was a unique collaboration of musicians recording in various permutations, the brainchild of 4AD kingpin Ivo Watts-Russell. The idea was to allow artists the creative freedom to record material outside of the realm of what was expected of them; it also created the opportunity for innovative cover versions of songs personal to Ivo. An example of this was the Cocteau Twins-starring version... More
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The Wolfgang Press, Xmal Deutschland, Clan of Xymox, Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Dif Juz, Frazier Chorus, In Camera, Michael Brook, The Hope Blister, Brendan Perry, Belly, Lisa Gerrard, Pixies, The Breeders, Colourbox, Heidi Berry, Modern English, Tanya Donelly