About the band: This Mortal Coil were a British music collective formed in 1984 that was made up of a large rotating cast of artists, including members of Cocteau Twins, Pixies, and Dead Can Dance. The project became known for its gothic, dream pop sound, and released three studio albums between 1984 and 1991. This Mortal Coil currently have one song in my list of about 200 best pop/rock songs of all time.
About the song: Song to the siren is a track from the 1984 debut album It'll end in tears. It is a cover of a Tim Buckley composition, which takes on a totally new dimension in the version of the members of the Cocteau Twins. Liz Frasers peculiar voice set over a fascinatingly strange instrumental arrangement makes for a unique experience. There is no song I know that even comes close to sounding like this one. Run time 3:30.
