Cocteau Twins - Lullabies to Violaine (1996)

Dark treasure box of heaven. Volume 1 covers their singles/EPs from the beginning all the way to Heaven or Las Vegas. The first volume showcases their early industrial, almost punk sound (akin to Killing Joke, Siouxsie and the Banshees) before it drifts into waves of bliss. Volume 2 contains their later work, some accoustic versions and remixes - it's too delicate for my liking, but Fraser's voice is hard to ignore.

Lullabies to Violaine

Cocteau Twins - Treasure (1984), Heaven or Las Vegas (1990)

Probably the most influential band 4AD ever signed. Listening to them is like a taking a warm bath in a frozen, deserted dream. No idea what language is being sung, but it doesn't matter, the words and noises are alien and heavenly and weird and liquid. Treasure is dark, HoLV is a bit lighter and where I would start if you've never heard them.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MR92I1XN - Treasure
http://www.mediafire.com/?2yyytmjmywm - Heaven or Las Vegas

This indie darling Marissa Nadler is also channelling their vibe - I would go so as far to say ripping them off. Her voice is a carbon copy, the only difference is she uses real words.

Treasure
Heaven Or Las Vegas