Critical 4AD

By T. Cole Rachel

Back when “alternative rock” still really sounded like an alternative, there was no cooler record label than 4AD. The UK label's transatlantic roster, along with the design aesthetic of Vaughn Oliver, defined both the sound and the look of the 120 Minutes generation.

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Bauhaus Telegram Sam
Cocteau Twins Lorelei
This Mortal Coil Kangaroo
Dead Can Dance Enigma of the Absolute
Clan of Xymox Muscoviet Mosquito
Pixies Gigantic
The Wolfgang Press Complete and Utter
Throwing Muses Fish
Lush De-Luxe
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Red House Painters Rollercoaster
The Breeders Iris

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Bauhaus

Cocteau Twins

This Mortal Coil

Dead Can Dance

Clan of Xymox

Pixies

The Wolfgang Press

Throwing Muses

Lush

His Name is Alive

Red House Painters

The Breeders

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