The Legendary Wolfgang Press and Other Tall Stories compiles the EPs Scarecrow, Water, and Sweatbox, three strong, eclectic efforts produced by
Cocteau Twins'
Robin Guthrie. Displaying marked leaps in sophistication and textural variety over their earliest work, the set establishes the trio as witty and incisive pop deconstructionists: a tongue-in-cheek cover of
Otis Redding's "Respect" reveals a newfound sense of humor, while
Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" undergoes such a radical transformation that it even receives a new title, "Heart of Stone." ~ Jason Ankeny