Bagarre: Circus LP DFA Records The Cocteau Twins land somewhere

The Cocteau Twins land somewhere a bit more awkward than Kate Bush but eons cooler than Enya

reviewed by Cmish 12/2011

or ESG and watch the floor go off

" (wish I could do that)

Anytime a record can both drive you mad and ease your soul at different times is classic in my eyes

Bagarre: Circus LP DFA Records The Cocteau Twins land somewhereThe world of "italo" music spans everything from cosmic disco, to hi nrg, to balearic classics, and everything in between. Bagarre's Circus definitely falls into the "everything in between" category. Originally released in 1982 on the tiny Italian label Sauvage Musique, Circus has a decidedly left field slant on italo. It's part new wave, part rock, part disco, and totally one of a kind. For a taste, check the single "Lemonsweet," (here in both