• Remastered
• First Ever U.S. Pressing
  
  

Cocteau Twins' Four-Calendar Café arrived in 1993 as the band's seventh studio album, a pivotal moment when their ethereal, production-rich sound had begun to shift toward more grounded pop and rock territories. The Scottish trio—shepherded here by mastermind Robin Guthrie—refined the atmospheric textures and vocal layering that defined their 4AD catalog while leaning into surprisingly accessible arrangements. This remaster, overseen by Guthrie himself, restores the album to clarity and depth, making it an essential reassessment of a record that marked a subtle but significant evolution in their approach.

The record unfolds across standout cuts like "Know Who You Are At Every Age," "Evangeline," and "Bluebeard"—tracks that balance the band's signature downtempo ambiance with brighter instrumental textures and more defined melodic hooks. "Theft," "And Wandering Around Lost," and "Oil Of Angels" showcase Guthrie's meticulous production, layering synths, guitars, and Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals into arrangements that feel both intimate and expansive. Across thirteen tracks, Four-Calendar Café demonstrates a band comfortable in its own aesthetic language, marrying electronic sophistication with organic warmth.

This 2024 vinyl edition marks the first official U.S. pressing of the album and arrives remastered for vinyl by Guthrie himself, ensuring the sonic character translates faithfully to the format. Housed in carefully considered packaging with a white paper inner sleeve, this pressing brings a 30-year-old record back into circulation with the clarity it deserves, making it an essential addition for both longtime collectors and those discovering Four-Calendar Café on vinyl for the first time.

Tracklist:

A1. Know Who You Are At Every Age (3:38)
A2. Evangeline (4:29)
A3. Bluebeard (3:54)
A4. Theft, And Wandering Around Lost (4:30)
A5. Oil Of Angels (4:37)
B1. Squeeze-Wax (3:48)
B2. My Truth (4:32)
B3. Essence (3:01)
B4. Summerhead (3:37)
B5. Pur (5:02)