Lullabies is the first EP by Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins. It was released in October 1982, following their debut album, Garlands. The EP contained three non-album tracks, and featured a louder and more driving sound than the album.

Background

Lullabies was recorded at Palladium Studios in Edinburgh, Scotland and was mixed at Blackwing Studios in London. Earlier versions of the songs "Alas Dies Laughing" and "Feathers Oar Blades" recorded for the BBC had been premiered in a John Peel session in June 1982.

Release

Lullabies was released in October 1982. The EP was reissued in 1991 as part of The Box Set, and again in 2005 as part of the Lullabies to Violaine compilation. Alternate versions of "Feathers-Oar-Blades" and "Alas Dies Laughing" were included on the Cocteau Twins' BBC Sessions release.

Critical reception

Upon its release, Lullabies received some unfavourable reviews. NME's Lynden Barber wrote: "All you need to know about the Cocteau Twins is that they make “Siouxsie & The Banshees” records. OK?"

Track listing

Personnel