The 1980s had their share of darkness, but there was light, too. The two styles intertwine in the genre of dream pop, which arose in the United Kingdom during this time. As the genre which Space Team Electra is most commonly included, dream pop holds an undeniable fascination for the group’s fans.Dream pop had its origins in other musical genres of the era, most notably post-punk and ethereal wave. Many early practitioners of the form made music that crossed all of these boundaries. The Cocteau Twins, who formed in 1979, are an archetypal band of the genre. Singer Elizabeth Fraser, in particular, was a notable influence. Her vocals were often undecipherable, and delivered in the soprano vocal range. Many listeners found that the emotion of the lyrics came directly through her voice, rather than through any understandable lines. Guitarist Robin Guthrie and bassist Will Heggie (later replaced by Simon Raymonde) provided a rhythmic and shimmering backdrop to Fraser’s vocals, punctuated by Guthrie’s fascination with guitar effects. 1983′s Head Over Heels and 1984′s Treasure best showcase the band’s style. read more »