Cherry-Coloured Funk


"Cherry-Coloured Funk" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins. It is the opening track on their sixth studio album, Heaven or Las Vegas, released by 4AD.

Background and composition

Cherry-Coloured Funk was written and recorded by band members Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, and Simon Raymonde during sessions for Heaven or Las Vegas at September Sound studios in London. Pitchfork called out the song's "first melty guitar chords" as setting up the listener to enjoy the bright imagery of Heaven or Las Vegas.

Personnel