Cocteau Twins

Heaven or Las Vegas

First released1990

Heaven or Las Vegas, the ninth studio album by Cocteau Twins, was recorded at Ferris Studios and Capitol Studios between 1989 and 1990. The album was produced by the band members themselves along with engineer Flood, who would become known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode. The production marked a shift toward a more accessible and pop-oriented sound compared to their previous work, featuring cleaner production and more rhythmic arrangements. The recording sessions utilized advanced digital technology available at the time while maintaining the ethereal vocal textures that defined the band's signature style. The album was released in September 1990 and became one of the band's most commercially successful releases, reaching number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.