Simon Raymonde - Solo Works 96-98Double vinyl LP pressing. Simon Raymonde recorded his debut solo album Blame Someone Else whilst still in Cocteau Twins. Fellow Twins Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie both appeared on the album, as did late period member Mitsuo Tate. But Cocteau Twins were no more by the time the album was released. Originally issued in October 1997 it became the first release on Bella Union, the new label run by Simon and Robin. And soon after by Simon alone.

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French and German stylistic elements in his works

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and the vivid witness painting on the cover

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